1. Crockpot Barley Black Bean Salad
Linda Larsen
This nutritious and delicious vegetarian main dish salad is perfect for a summer lunch or even a picnic. Barley and black beans cook to perfection in the slow cooker until you're ready to assemble the salad.
2. Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Linda Larsen
This excellent recipe can be served as an appetizer, or you can nestle the meatballs in hot dog buns with some lettuce and chopped tomatoes for a quick and easy sandwich. The flavor is really wonderful - and it's a three ingredient recipe!
3. Crockpot Chili Dogs
Linda Larsen
Chili dogs in the crockpot! You can use any type of hot dog or sausage in this super easy recipe. I like using Polish sausages because the flavor is so good. And use any kind of canned chili and any kind of cheese. The only thing I insist upon is that you toast the hot dog buns for some crunch.
4. Crockpot Snack Mix
For summer snacking, feeding hungry kids between lunch and dinner, or for a great party appetizer, this snack mix can't be beat.
5. BBQ Chicken Drummies
Chicken wings are always welcome as an appetizer. They're really delicious to serve while you're grilling, since everyone's appetite is whetted by flavors drifting off the grill.
6. Chicken Taco Crockpot Filling
I usually think of tacos as a winter food, but with this filling and some fresh ingredients from the garden, they would be excellent for entertaining or a family dinner.
7. Myron's Caramelized Onions
It's difficult to think of a better topping for grilled steak, fish, or chicken than caramelized onions. Made in the slow cooker, they're a snap.
8. Crockpot BBQ Pinto Beans
Barbecued beans are a classic side dish for grilled meats, especially ribs. This recipe is rich, with a wonderful depth of flavor.
9. Sweet and Sour Crockpot Ribs
These super easy ribs cook in the crockpot so all you have to do is fill it and let the machine do the rest of the work. It's really wonderful to come home to the aroma of ribs cooking in a fabulous sauce!
