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201 Easy Crockpot Recipes for Busy Nights!

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On the hunt for some Easy Crockpot Recipes your family will love to have on repeat?

These cozy dinners and slow cooker desserts are perfect for busy nights.  They require hardly any effort and serve up big crowd pleasing flavors!

Easy Crockpot Recipes

Easy Crockpot Recipes

Are you in love with Easy Crockpot Recipes as much as I am?

I love my Crock Pot, and use it all year long!  Flavor packed slow cooker dinner recipes don’t have to be hard.

You’re going to LOVE this huge list of Easy Crockpot Recipes!

Debbie writes: "I have tried several of these and they are amazing!"

Whether you’re on the hunt for easy crockpot meals for busy nights, or the best Crockpot party menu with fun Appetizers, Dips, Drinks, and Desserts… it’s time for some tasty ideas!

I love using my Crock Pot for weeknight dinners and for holidays alike.  These recipes are easy for easy meal planning and meal prep!

So get ready.

You’re about to become a Crock Pot Superstar!!

Related: 35 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for Busy Nights!

What’s The Difference Between a Crockpot and a Slow Cooker?

Easy Crockpot Recipes for Busy Nights

If you were to head to Walmart, Target or your local grocery store today to shop for a new Crock Pot or Slow Cooker, you would find that there really is very little difference.

They both work essentially the same.

The main differences you’ll notice will be the different sizes and features available.

What Size of Slow Cooker Should I Buy?

The best way to choose the Slow Cooker or Crock Pot that will work best for you, is to consider what you will want to prepare in it.

If cooking just for two or making drinks, use a 4 quart slow cooker.

For small dips, use a 2 quart slow cooker.

For most family sized dinners, you will want a 5.5 – 6 quart slow cooker.

Then for larger items like racks of pork ribs, get a 7 – 8 quart slow cooker.

Can You Put Raw Meat in a Slow Cooker?

Crock Pot Orange Chicken Recipes Easy

Yes you can!

In fact, this is how you will prepare all of my chicken recipes below.  With these easy Crockpot Recipes, you’ll only need a Crock Pot.

No other pots and pans are required!

What Are the Best Meats for Slow Cooking?

You’ll love preparing chicken, pork and beef in your slow cooker.

For chicken, you can use almost any cut.

This includes boneless skinless chicken breasts, drumsticks, wings and even whole chickens.

For pork, you’ll find tantalizing recipes on this list for ribs, pork chops and smokies in the Crockpot.

With beef, you can’t go wrong with ground beef, meatballs and a tasty roast.

Keep reading for my huge list of chicken, pork and beef slow cooker recipes below.

How Long Does Cooked Boneless Chicken Last In Fridge?

So how long can you keep cooked chicken in the fridge?

Well, it’s best if eaten within 3 days.

If you would like it to last longer, you could transfer it to a freezer safe container or freezer bag, and store for 3 months.

What Is A Good Side For Chicken Breast?

It really is so easy to find a good side dish to pair with your chicken dinner.  If you haven’t already, give some of these tasty sides a try…

  • Chipotle Copycat Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Baked Potatoes
  • Loaded Smashed Potatoes
  • Sweet Potatoes
  • Seasoned Potato Wedges (Jo Jo’s)
  • Creamy Mashed Potatoes
  • Potato or Macaroni Salad
  • Skillet Cornbread
  • French Bread
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Dinner Rolls
  • Rosemary Dutch Oven Bread

Crock Pot Meals – Outside Cooking Hack!

Who said Crockpots are just for Fall and Winter??  Crockpot recipes are the perfect solution for hot summer days too!

I adore my Crockpot far too much to put it away for summer.  It’s a best friend year round!

So put the flavor back into your Summer Dinners and even some summer parties when you make these easy crockpot recipes all year long!

Rather than melting over the stove this summer, just dump your dinners in your Crock Pot, and walk away!

These simple and delicious Crock Pot meals will give you plenty of time to enjoy the lazy days of summer and warm nights with friends and family!

Note: You can even plug your Crockpot in outside in the summer to keep your kitchen cool. That’s right ~ find your outdoor outlet, and plug that baby in! 😉

Easy Crockpot Recipe Reviews

What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About These Easy Crockpot Meals…

Nida writes: “I love all the awesome recipes you share, especially since they are so easy to make!”

Debbie writes: “I have tried several of these and they are amazing!”

Kim writes: “You make crockpot meals so easy!  Thanks”

Rebecca writes: “Love all of your easy dinner ideas. You do such a great job at helping us save time and money on dinner.”

5 Ingredient Crockpot Recipes

Easy Crockpot Chicken Recipes

Easy Crockpot Orange Chicken
(4 Ingredients)

Candy writes: “I made this for company and we all enjoyed it very much!”

Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe Four Ingredients

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Michelle writes: “All I can say is wow! The family loved it and decided it will be a keeper!”

Crockpot Tomato Alfredo Chicken Recipe
(5 Ingredients)

Erika writes: “So amazing, so good, and delicious”

Chicken Broccoli Alfredo Crock Pot Recipe
(3 Ingredients)

Brian writes: “Excellent quick and easy prep dinner. A tasty no brainer.”

Easy Crockpot Buffalo Chicken
(3 Ingredients)

Jacqui writes: “Love this! My go to recipe for buffalo chicken.  Always a hit!”

Crockpot Root Beer Barbecue Chicken
(3 Ingredients)

Carol writes: “Super easy! Directions and cooking times are perfect. Super tender chicken, yum!”

Crockpot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Michelle writes: “Delicious savory comfort food. Didn’t change a thing. Will be adding to my dinner rotation even in the Florida summer heat.”

Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken with Bacon (Chicken Carbonara)

Lisa writes: “This is such a great dinner for busy weeknights!”

Slow Cooker Alfredo Chicken with Bacon {Chicken Carbonara}

Bacon Ranch Chicken Crock Pot Recipe
(5 Ingredients)

Sharon writes: “Just had this for supper – it was delicious”

Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Chicken Recipe
(4 Ingredients)

Kathye writes: “This is a family favorite & so easy.”

Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Chicken
(3 Ingredients)

Amy writes: “Made this a couple of times and it’s been a huge hit!!”

Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Cranberry Chicken
(4 Ingredients)

Jana writes: “Yummy! Family really liked this.”

Crock Pot Pepperoni Chicken
(4 Ingredients)

Ginny writes: “Yummy – this one’s a keeper!

Crock Pot Tomato Basil Chicken Recipe

Autumn writes: “Love this recipe, one of my favorites.”

Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Recipe
(3 Ingredients)

Ariane writes: “My husband could not get enough of this.  We LOVED it!!!”

Crockpot Olive Garden Chicken Recipe! {3-Ingredients} at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crock Pot Caesar Chicken Recipe
(3 Ingredients)

Lisa writes: “Our family loves it with bow tie noodles and a salad.”

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

Jessica writes: “This was amazing!  We have a permanent family favorite. To find a meal all 4 kids love is no easy feat.”

Crockpot Country Style Chicken Recipe
(4 Ingredients)

Nikki writes: “Simple, easy, cheap and yummy.”

Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken
(3 Ingredients)

Eunice writes: “My kids’ favorite recipe.”

Crockpot Creamy Italian Chicken Recipe

Karli writes: “Absolutely love this recipe.  I serve it with white rice and a veggie.”

Crockpot Garlic Alfredo Chicken

Garlic Cheddar Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Crock Pot Garlic Cheddar Chicken Slow Cooker Recipe Easy

Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Stroganoff Recipe Easy

Easy Crockpot French Onion Chicken

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Greek Chicken Recipe! (4 Ingredients) at TheFrugalGirls.com

Easy Crockpot Chicken Marinara Recipe

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Crockpot Buffalo Garlic Parmesan Chicken Recipe

Pam writes: “This was amazing!!”

Jalepeño Cheddar Chicken Crockpot Recipe

Christie writes: “Perfect weeknight meal because it’s quick and easy!”

Easy Crockpot BBQ Bacon Chicken
(4 Ingredients)

Easy Crockpot BBQ Chicken Onion Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Chicken Onion Recipe

Crockpot Hickory BBQ Brown Sugar Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Hickory BBQ Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Honey Mustard BBQ Chicken

Crockpot Garlic and Lemon Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

Crock Pot Lemonade Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Lemonade Chicken Recipe

Best Crock Pot BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Crockpot Maple Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Apricot Chicken

Crockpot Apricot Chicken Easy

Orange Cranberry Chicken Recipe (Crock Pot)

Crockpot Sweet Peach Chicken

Crockpot Peach Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken

Easy Crockpot Italian Chicken Recipe

Savory Crock Pot Italian Chicken

Slow Cooker Italian Herb Chicken Recipe

Slow Cooker Italian Herb Chicken Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Creamy Pesto Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Stove Top Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Easy Crockpot Cheesy Broccoli Chicken

Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken Recipe Easy

Easy Crockpot Honey Mustard Chicken

Cream of Mushroom Chicken

Cream of Mushroom Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Casserole Recipes

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Rice Casserole

Lauren writes: “I love how easy this is! Broccoli cheese casserole is one of my favorite dinners, and this makes it so much simpler!”

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Rice Recipe Casserole Easy

Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

Christi writes: “Soooo good!”

Crockpot Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe Easy

Crockpot Asian Chicken Recipes:

World’s Best Crockpot Orange Chicken Recipe!

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken

Easy Crockpot Honey Sriracha Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot General Tso Chicken Recipe Easy

Crockpot Kung Pao Chicken

Easy Crockpot Asian Sesame Chicken

Crockpot Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

Easy Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Mandarin Chicken

Crockpot Sweet Fire Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Sweet Hawaiian Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Mexican Chicken Recipes

Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe (Taco Tuesday Everyday)

Crock Pot Enchilada Chicken Recipe

Crock Pot Enchilada Chicken Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Crock Pot Queso Chicken Recipe

Creamy Crockpot Salsa Chicken

Easy Crockpot Peach Chipotle Chicken

Crockpot Peach Chipotle Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Pineapple Salsa Chicken

Crockpot Pineapple Salsa Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Peach Salsa Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Peach Salsa Chicken Recipe

Easy Crockpot Green Chile Chicken

Crockpot Green Chile Chicken Recipe Easy

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Salsa Verde Chicken Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Healthy Crockpot Pulled Chicken

Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipes

Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe with Homemade Seasoning Mix

Crockpot Whole Chicken Recipe with Homemade Seasoning Mix

Best Crockpot BBQ Whole Chicken

Crockpot Ranch Onion Whole Chicken

Easy Crockpot Santa Fe Whole Chicken Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Drumsticks Recipes

Easy Crockpot BBQ Drumsticks

Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Easy Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks

Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Crockpot Root Beer BBQ Drumsticks Recipe

Crockpot Root Beer BBQ Drumsticks Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Chicken Drumsticks Recipe

Crock Pot Drumsticks (BBQ Dr. Pepper)

Crock Pot Drumsticks {BBQ Dr. Pepper}

Slow Cooker Cranberry Chicken Legs Recipe

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Easy Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks

Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Drumsticks at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crockpot Chicken Wings Recipes

Easy Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Chicken Wings

Slow Cooker Buffalo Ranch Wings Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Wings Recipe

Crockpot Root Beer Honey BBQ Wings Recipe

Easy Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Wings

Crockpot BBQ Ranch Chicken Wings Recipe

Crock Pot Garlic Parmesan Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Sweet Chili Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Sweet Chili Chicken Wings Recipe

Easy Crockpot Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Teriyaki Pineapple Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Peach Chipotle Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Chicken Wings Recipe

Easy Crockpot Honey Mustard BBQ Wings Recipe

Slow Cooker Honey BBQ Chicken Wings Recipe

Crockpot Pulled Pork Recipes

Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Pulled Pork Recipe

Pulled Pork Sandwich Recipe (BBQ Dr. Pepper)

Pulled Pork Tacos

Pulled Pork Tacos

Easy Crockpot Ribs Recipes:

Easy Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Ribs

Crockpot Dr. Pepper Ribs Recipe

Crock Pot Root Beer BBQ Ribs

Crockpot Honey Garlic Ribs Recipe

Crock Pot Pork Chops Recipes

Crock Pot French Onion Pork Chops

Garlic Parmesan Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe

Creamy Italian Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe

Crockpot Mushroom Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot Ranch Pork Chops Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Easy Crockpot Apple Pie Pork Chops

Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot Smothered Pork Chops Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crockpot Maple Brown Sugar Pork Chops

Maple Brown Sugar Pork Chops Recipe Easy

Buffalo Ranch Pork Chops

BBQ Ranch Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Dr Pepper Pork Chops Recipe

Root Beer BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Pork Chops

Crockpot Maple Barbecue Pork Chops Recipe

Easy Crockpot Cranberry Pork Chop Recipe

Crockpot Honey Mustard Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot Honey Mustard Pork Chops Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Lemon Garlic Pork Chops Recipe (Crock Pot)

Lemon Garlic Pork Chops Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Hawaiian Pork Chops Recipe

Crockpot Sweet and Sour Pork Chops Recipe

Sweet and Sour Pork Slow Cooker Recipe

Sweet n Sour Pork Crockpot Recipe Easy

Honey Garlic Pork Chops Crock Pot Recipe

Crockpot Little Smokies Recipes

Easy Crockpot Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Crockpot Smokies Recipe with Grape Jelly

Crockpot Honey Garlic Smokies

BBQ Coke Little Smokies

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Crockpot Dr. Pepper BBQ Smokies Recipe

Slow Cooker Smokies Recipe

Slow Cooker Smokies Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crock Pot Ham Recipes

Maple Crock Pot Ham Recipe

Easy Crockpot Ham

Crockpot Beef Recipes Easy

Crockpot BBQ Coca-Cola Kielbasa Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Coca Cola Kielbasa Recipe Easy

Crock Pot Kielbasa BBQ Ranch

Easy Grape Jelly Kielbasa Recipe (Slow Cooker Idea)

Cranberry Kielbasa Bites Crock Pot Recipe

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Crockpot BBQ Ranch Meatballs Recipe

Easy Crockpot BBQ Coke Meatballs

Crockpot BBQ Coke Meatballs Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Easy Crockpot Barbecue Root Beer Meatballs

Crockpot Dr Pepper Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Buffalo Ranch Meatballs Recipe

Buffalo Meat Balls

Easy Meatball Sliders Recipe

Crockpot Meatball Slider Recipe

Cranberry Chili Crockpot Meatballs

Crockpot Meatballs Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe

Crock Pot BBQ Meatball Recipe

Easy Grape Jelly Meatballs Recipe

Crock Pot Italian Meatballs

Crockpot Italian Meatball Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Crock Pot Teriyaki Meatballs Recipe

Easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Easy Crockpot Sweet and Sour Meatballs

Crockpot Orange Glazed Meatballs Recipe

Crockpot Honey Garlic Meatballs Recipe

Crock Pot Broccoli Beef Recipe

Crock Pot Beef Fajitas Recipe (Quick Prep)

Crock Pot Beef Fajitas Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Crockpot Beef Tacos Recipe

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe (Crock Pot)

Crock Pot Beef Roast

Crock Pot Beef Roast Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Sloppy Joes

Crockpot Browning Meat Trick

Crockpot Browning Meat

Easy Turkey Crockpot Recipes

Turkey Sloppy Joes Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Pasta Recipes

Easy Crockpot Beef Goulash

Crockpot Alfredo Tortellini Recipe

Easy Crockpot Cheesy Tortellini Recipe

Crockpot Cheesy Tortellini Recipe

Crockpot Bacon Alfredo Chicken Pasta Recipe

Alfredo Ravioli Recipe

Easy Crockpot Ravioli Recipe

Crockpot Ravioli Recipe

Crock Pot Pepper Jack Tomato Pasta Sauce

Easy Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Soups

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

Crockpot Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe

Easy Crockpot Taco Soup Recipe (Quick Prep)

Best Crockpot Chili Recipe

Easy Crockpot Chili Recipe {with Ground Beef}

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

Easy Tomato Soup Recipe

Crock Pot Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe

Crock Pot Clam Chowder Recipe

Crock Pot Crab Chowder Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Breads

Easy Crockpot Monkey Bread

Crockpot Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Potatoes

Crockpot Sausage and Potatoes Recipe (Slow Cooker Casserole)

Crockpot Cheesy Bacon Hashbrowns

Easy Crockpot Baked Potatoes

Crockpot Sweet Potatoes

Easy Crock Pot Veggies ::

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn Recipe (Southern Style)

Crockpot Easy Cheesy Broccoli

Easy Crockpot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon

Crockpot Green Bean Casserole with Bacon Recipe Easy

Crockpot Easy Cheesy Cauliflower

Best Crockpot Cheesy Buffalo Cauliflower

Easy Crockpot Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Crockpot BBQ Bacon Ranch Beans Recipe

Crockpot Caramelized Onions

Crock Pot Caramelized Onions Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Fruit Recipes

Crockpot Peach Butter

Crockpot Peach Butter

Easy Crockpot Baked Apples Recipe

Crockpot Baked Apples Recipe Easy

Crockpot Spicy Apple Butter

Easy Crockpot Applesauce

Best Easy Crockpot Cranberry Sauce

Easy Crock Pot Snacks and Dips

Crock Pot Chex Mix Recipe (Parmesan Ranch)

Crock Pot Spinach Dip Recipe

Crockpot Broccoli Cheese Dip Recipe

Easy Crockpot Crab Dip

Crockpot Crab Dip Recipe

Crockpot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Crock Pot Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe

Easy Crockpot Chili Cheese Dip

Crockpot Green Chile Queso Recipe

Crockpot Green Chile Queso Recipe at TheFrugalGirls.com

Easy Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipes

Easy Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Recipe

Crockpot Buffalo Mac and Cheese Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Drinks

Easy Crockpot Apple Cider

Crock Pot Caramel Apple Cider Recipe

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Apple Cider Recipe

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Crock Pot Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe

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 Easy Crockpot Hot Vanilla Recipe

Crockpot White Hot Chocolate Recipe

Crockpot White Hot Chocolate Recipe from TheFrugalGirls.com

Crock Pot Peppermint Mocha Recipe

Crockpot Hot Chocolate Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Desserts

Crockpot Strawberry Dump Cake Recipe

Crockpot Lemon Dump Cake Recipe

Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe

Lemon Cream Cheese Dump Cake Recipe Easy

Crockpot Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe

Crockpot Blackberry Dump Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Apple Spice Dump Cake

Crockpot Caramel Sauce Recipe

Crockpot Cranberry Apple Dump Cake Recipe

Easy Crockpot Peach Dump Cake Recipe

Crockpot Pineapple Dump Cake Recipe

Easy Crockpot Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

Crockpot Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Lemon Blueberry Dump Cake Recipe

Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Recipe with Cream Cheese

Lemon Blueberry Cobbler Recipe Easy

Easy Crockpot Hot Fudge Cake

Crockpot Pumpkin Spice Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Breakfast

Easy Crock Pot Pumpkin Butter Recipe

Crock Pot DIY

DIY Cinnamon Air Freshener

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    • Molly Pisula says

      September 25, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Love a good crockpot recipe! We left ours back in the States when we moved to France, but I will be back in it’s loving arms next year. Will remember these for our return! 🙂

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        September 26, 2020 at 5:55 pm

        Oh that will be such a sweet reunion one day with your crockpot, Molly! And how fun that you’ve been able to have this time in France, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Brandy says

      November 7, 2018 at 10:54 pm

      If you put these in a book let me know I would buy it. These will help so much with me going to work but still making sure fam is being fed. Thank you love these.

      Reply
    • Teresa Godfrey says

      December 10, 2017 at 7:16 am

      LOVE THESE AND WANT TO SEE MORE !

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      • Heidi says

        December 15, 2017 at 6:45 pm

        Aww ~ thank you, Teresa! So glad to hear you’re enjoying the slow cooker recipe ideas!

        Reply
    • Cheryl Bielich says

      May 20, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      I am loving your website You have so many great ideas and I can’t wait to try as many as I can. Thank you

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        May 28, 2017 at 8:30 pm

        Aww ~ thank you, Cheryl… so glad you’re enjoying the recipes! 🙂

        Reply
    • Tiara says

      July 28, 2016 at 7:59 am

      OMG!!!! I this is truly a life saver. thank you so much fro creating this website and easy meal ideas. I have 3 little ones in elementary work full time school full time and husband din military. My time is valuable and this has helped me so much. I love my crockpot and you have provided greater ideas I know my household will love. Again thank you so much.

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      • Heidi says

        July 28, 2016 at 9:19 am

        Aww ~ you’re very welcome, Tiara! Enjoy the recipes!! 😉

        Reply
    • Angelica says

      January 18, 2016 at 11:41 am

      Do I add water or anything to the chicken while I cook it or just put the chicken in there by its self?

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      • Heidi says

        January 18, 2016 at 11:49 am

        Hi Angelica ~ it just depends on what the specific recipe calls for, but if it says to just ‘cook the chicken in the crockpot’, you’ll just cook the chicken alone in the crockpot for the first portion as it will end up cooking in its own juices that it releases. Hope that helps! 🙂

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        • Angelica says

          January 18, 2016 at 12:07 pm

          OK thanks so much

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    • Heidi says

      January 6, 2016 at 4:05 pm

      Aww ~ thanks, Mel… enjoy the recipes!! Nothing beats the ease of crock pot cooking! 🙂

      Reply
    • Kitten says

      January 5, 2016 at 10:35 am

      I love your ideas and have a handful printed out to try. I love using the crockpot and one would think being married for 25 years I would know how to use one, which I do, but feel like I don’t use it right. I make mostly roasts in the crock pot but feel like they are dry EACH time. I leave for work at 8:30am so I have to turn it on before I leave and I get home at 6pm. Even though I set the timer to only cook for a certain amount of time, I feel like even on “warm” the crockpot is still cooking my roast and drying it out. Do you have any tips? I would love anyones suggestions. My father tried to tell me how to devise a “timer” kind of thing to plug it in to so that it could start later in the day, but I am very reluctant… Thank you in advance.

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    • David Kemp says

      December 8, 2015 at 11:28 pm

      What size crockpot you use in your recipes?

      Reply
      • David Kemp says

        December 8, 2015 at 11:28 pm

        I have a 4 quart and 6 quart.

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        • Heidi says

          December 9, 2015 at 9:00 am

          Hi David ~ I most often use my 5.5 quart crockpot… so your 6 quart should work great for these! If a recipe requires a smaller or larger size, I always try to specify that in the instructions as well. Hope that helps! 🙂

          Reply
    • Andrea Montgomery says

      November 10, 2015 at 10:20 am

      I made the taco soup and it was so delicious. I have been cooking along time but only cooked side dishes in my crockpot. My husband and daughter loved it after they talked me! LOL! Thank you so much for the recipe and I will be making the chili mac and cheese tonight. Thanks Frugalgals!!

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      • Heidi says

        November 16, 2015 at 3:32 pm

        You’re very welcome, Andrea… I’m so glad your family loved it!! 🙂

        Reply
    • Sherry says

      November 3, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      How do I find the recipes. Just see pictures of the ingredients but no actual recipes.

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      • Heidi says

        November 3, 2015 at 1:21 pm

        Hi Sherry ~ just tap on the pictures, and you’ll be taken to each individual recipe. ENJOY! 🙂

        Reply
    • alan says

      October 23, 2015 at 11:16 am

      wheres the pork chop crockpot recipes its all chicken

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      • Kandi says

        October 29, 2015 at 10:31 am

        I was looking for pork chop recipes too! I was wondering if I could substitute the pulled pork for pork chop but modify the time. I hope they add some in the future.

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        • Heidi says

          November 3, 2015 at 1:22 pm

          Hi Alan and Kandi… we have several delicious Crock Pot Pork Chop recipes posting soon. Stay tuned!! 🙂

          Reply
    • Barbara says

      September 25, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      I am a single woman and would like to know more about using a small crock pot for my self. Is there a crock pot recipe book for one to two people that I can buy?

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    • Barbara Toothman says

      September 1, 2015 at 5:18 pm

      Thank you so much for the recipes. I have been managing dinners after working long hours for years. You have some outstanding ideas and it has inspired me. I very rarely, if ever, comment but I feel inclined to do so. Even though I am required to leave my email and such….which I am reluctant to do also, I am just excited about having some different ways, I hadn’t heard of, to use the crockpot.. It alleviates some of the extra work to making meals by using your many fabulous ideas. Some ingredients I would not use because of diet constraints, however, I can substitute other items. Thanks again! You gals should be called the “Fabulous Frugal Gals”!

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      • Heidi says

        September 1, 2015 at 7:01 pm

        Aww ~ thanks so much for the sweet comment, Barbara… you just made my day!! I’m so glad to hear you’re enjoying the recipes and crockpot inspiration. 🙂 Happy cooking!

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    • Amber says

      August 28, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      I also love my crockpot, thank you for all these wonderful recipes! I have a tip for you (you may already know). A while back at the grocery store I discovered the BEST invention ever! Crockpot liners! One of the things I dislike about using my crockpot was the clean up. Now you just pull out the liner, throw it away, wipe out the crockpot and its good to go! LOVE IT!

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      • Heidi says

        August 31, 2015 at 6:56 pm

        Thanks for the fabulous tip, Amber!! I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Crockpot recipes! 🙂

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