New Crockpot Recipes: Appetizers, Soups, Entrees

It's been awhile since I added crockpot recipes to the site, so this is a brand new collection of some really delicious food. Crockpots are one of the best time savers in the kitchen and they really do cook food to perfection. This collection includes appetizers, soups, and entrees. Next week I'll focus on beverages, desserts, and side dishes.

The newer crockpots cook hotter than the older versions, so be sure to check doneness at the minimum time specified in the recipe. You can vary ingredients in the main dishes and soups as you'd like, but be sure to keep approximately the same proportion of meat or vegetables to sauces and cheeses. You can play more with soups and stews by changing the meat, broth, and vegetables.

Enjoy these recipes this week!

Crockpot Appetizer Recipes

• Crockpot Cheesy Dip
  Three kinds of cheese make this dip rich and decadent; serve it with lots of veggies and some crisp breadsticks.
• Slow Cooker Saucy Meatballs
  Cocktails sauce and raspberry jelly are the unusual ingredients that make a spicy sweet sauce for these tender meatballs. Yum.
• Slow Cooker Taco Dip
  Enchilada sauce, cream cheese, jalapeno peppers and chopped tomatoes make a spicy, creamy dip perfect for a potluck or appetizer buffet.
• Crockpot Pretzel Snack Mix
  This crisp and crunchy spicy snack mix is the perfect thing to nibble when watching a game, on TV or in person!
• Crockpot Little Sausages
  Tiny sausages are delicious cooked to juicy perfection in this sweet and spicy sauce. Yum.

Slow Cooker Entree Recipes

• Slow Cooker Creole Pot Roast
  The 'holy trinity' of peppers, celery, and onion, along with bacon and tomatoes, makes a tender pot roast burst with flavor.
• Crockpot Cranberry Stuffed Turkey Breast
  Dried and fresh cranberries combine with bread for a great stuffing to a boneless turkey breast.
• Garlic Pork Roast
  Lots of garlic, horseradish, and mustard mellow in the long cooking time of this excellent recipe.
• Ravioli Crockpot Casserole
  This simple vegetarian recipe is full of Italian flavor.
• Crockpot Portuguese Chicken
  Chorizo sausage is a spicy garlic sausage typical of Mediterranean cuisines. Combine with chicken thighs, lots of garlic, and tomatoes, this rich dish is perfect for entertaining.
• Crockpot Tropical Meatballs
  Frozen precooked meatballs combine with fruits and bell peppers in this fresh tasting recipe.

Crockpot Soups and Stews

• Slow Cooker Garlic Chicken Barley Stew
  Three kinds of garlic make this thick stew rich and delicious.
• Crockpot Chicken Potato Chowder
  Frozen hash brown potatoes are the secret ingredient in this wonderful stew.
• Crockpot Bean Soup with Pesto
  Cannellini beans, potatoes, carrots, and onion make a hearty, comforting vegetarian soup perfect for a cold night.
• Crockpot Potato Soup
  This inexpensive and filling soup is a favorite from my mother's recipe box. Serve it with a spinach salad and some bakery breadsticks.
• Slow Cooker Chicken Rice Soup
  Lots of vegetables and rice make this chicken soup soothing and hearty.