No tags yet.
Winter is here in my neck of the woods, which means everyone is looking forward to breaking out the slow cooker for easy, hot, satisfying meals that are ready and waiting when you walk in the door after a long day of work. Why wait for winter, though? A slow cooker is a great way to keep from heating up the house with the oven during the summer. I say make use of it all year round.
The best part about using the slow cooker is that you have an opportunity to clean up the mess well in advance of the meal. In fact, if you have a slow cooker with a removable bowl or basin, you could easily prep many of these meals the night before, store it in the fridge and cook it the next day.
The slow cooker is perfect for those short winter nights when it already feels like bedtime the moment you walk in the door. And don’t forget about those busy school nights where the kids have lots of after-school activities. The slow cooker can be your friend when life is hectic, too, no matter what season it is outside.
Who doesn’t love a good pot roast? It’s an American staple. A good pot roast can make for tasty leftovers all week long, if it lasts that long. The simplicity in this recipe begs to be given a spin.
http://deliciouslyorganic.net/slow-cooker-pot-roast-crock-pot/
Mmmm. Steak fajitas. One of my favorites. It’s an easy meal to modify when eating out so it’s one of my go-to meals when out to lunch with friends. This recipe is simple and yet looks so satisfying.
http://fitslowcookerqueen.com/slow-cooker-steak-fajitas/
I have been working on a chicken wing recipe and this one simplifies so much. I may just have to try my wings in the slow cooker next time.
http://garlicmysoul.com/blog/paleo-friendly-honey-garlic-wings/
This recipe combines the Buffalo chicken wing taste without the mess. The shredded chicken can be served in any number of ways. Use it to top sweet potatoes or a salad. Get creative!
http://therealfoodrds.com/slow-cooker-buffalo-chicken/
You will want to have a fork on hand when eating this soup. It’s so thick with vegetables that a spoon might not be enough. This recipe is a French peasant soup so it is perfect for using up those leftovers. Give it a try!
http://myheartbeets.com/garbure-french-ham-and-vegetable-soup/
Asian-style recipes seem to be the hardest for me to convert to the paleo lifestyle. The soy sauce we are most familiar with is made using wheat. Tamari is an alternative, if you don’t mind the occasional soy in your diet. I try to avoid soy so this recipe gives me hope that I can have Asian food again.
http://www.savorylotus.com/slow-cooker-asian-style-short-ribs-soy-free/
This slow-cooker pumpkin chili is definitely going on my must try list based on the photos alone. It’s got the perfect blend of spices plus added nutrients from the pumpkin. The use of the pumpkin puree means the pumpkin blends into the sauce so you won’t even know it’s there, unless, of course, you were the one making it.
http://therealfoodrds.com/slow-cooker-pumpkin-chili/
I’ve never cooked with tomatillos, but this recipe from Paleomg makes me want to give it a go. The entire thing could be assembled the night before in your slow cooker basin and stored in the fridge. Drop the basin into the cooker the next morning, and, boom, dinner is done when you get home from work!
http://paleomg.com/slow-cooker-tomatillo-pork-chile-verde/
This recipe is a fan favorite over on Against The Grain, which means I am definitely going to have to try it out. With colder weather coming soon, I’m going to look forward to coming home to this meal, or the leftovers. Either one will do.
http://againstallgrain.com/2013/06/14/chipotle-barbacoa-tacos/
This recipe looks stupid easy and hits all my favorite flavors. Chorizo and yams. Together? In the slow cooker? I’m in. So in. This would be perfect for lunches during the week. It’s definitely getting added to my must try list.
http://www.rubiesandradishes.com/2013/05/06/slow-cooker-chorizo-mashed-yams/
