By Karen Petersen

Whether you are a football fan or not, it's always fun to get together with friends and eat some good food! Here are a few ideas that you can make ahead of time so you can focus on the important things when it's game time!
1. Slow Cooker Velvetta-Rotel Dip
2. Spinach Ar...
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By Karen Petersen

I've made a lot of lasagnas in the slow cooker before but never one without meat. This turned out amazing. The roasted vegetables and fresh basil added a dimension of flavor that left me wondering why I ever cooked lasagna with sausage or beef in the first place! This recipe is also fairly eas...
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By Karen Petersen

This is another one of my favorite chicken slow cooker recipes. It bursts with flavor, has a little spiciness to it and has pantry-friendly ingredients!
Makes 4-6 servings
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut each thigh into about 6 pieces (don't use chicken breasts)
1/4 cup all...
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By Karen Petersen

I've done a ton of slow cooker chicken recipes--a ton! And this remains one of my favorites. It's fast to get in the crockpot, has easy ingredients and tastes great. Serve with a salad or broccoli and you have a meal!
Makes 4 servings
6 bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 cup soy sauce...
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By Karen Petersen

Slow cooker baked potato soup with all the fixins!
Slow Cooker Baked Potato Soup
Makes 6 servings
6 medium red potatoes, cubed
1 cup diced onion
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp salt
5 cups water
4 tsp chicken bouillon granules or 2 tsp Shirley J chicke...
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By Karen Petersen

Last year we had a great time cooking up 64 different slow cooker recipes and comparing them. This year I'm excited to present the 2012 Slow Cooker March Madness Tournament! I've tried to group the recipes in somewhat of an orderly fashion. Look over the brackets below and fill them out. The...
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By Karen Petersen

It's finally here. The best day of the year. Enjoy your day and your loved ones. Then after the commotion is over, use your leftover ham to make this delightful and healthy Ham and Bean Soup. Merry Christmas!!!
1 pound mixed dry beans
Ham bone
1 1/2 cups ham, cubed
1 large onion, c...
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By Karen Petersen

We're so close to Christmas. Are you ready???
Before you go out caroling, make this pantry-friendly hot cocoa recipe. When you get back, warm up with this delicious drink sure to warm bodies and hearts.
Party Hot Chocolate
4-5 cups nonfat dry milk
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1/2 to 3/4 cup...
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By Karen Petersen

Who ever thought of cooking your turkey in the slow cooker? Well, if you're only have a small number for dinner it's totally feasible. Just buy a turkey breast and use your large slow cooker and bada bing bada boom you've got dinner.
1 (6 pound) bone-in turkey breast, thawed
1 (1 ounce) envelo...
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By Karen Petersen

On the 9th Day of Christmas make your party awesome by serving this most delectable fondue! It only take 2 ingredients and, oh, about 5 seconds of prep. So delish!
3 big Symphony bars with nuts and toffee bits (about 12 oz total)
1 cup heavy cream
Break up candy bars and place in slow c...
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