Like all moms, it's a struggle to get dinner on the table.
It just seems there is always so much going on that takes you away from making dinner.
I got sick and tired of hitting the drive-thru line. It gets to be expensive and it's ok to eat like that occasionally, but not healthy for all the time.
I decided I needed to learn to use my slow cooker more often.I started cooking in the morning or preparing the night before.
This way of cooking has become a lifesaver for our family's time together, wallet, and health.
All of these recipes can also be cooked in an Instant Pot Power Pressure Cooker. The Instant Pot has a slow cooker function. Each Recipe will also indicate pressure cooking directions when possible.
Here are a few of our favorite recipes:
![Slow cooker creamy ranch pork chops pork chops](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP91GvL9S-0BFYIPn3u5InqsyRl1AjCNfRm2qzllNv7JPtzTU0q2RfT3mSypwSG8unqHqwaI08euR6M8n4KInah8mGLLXxsItmrQZiFTN5QvJzWvLUjJOTgLpdGW4fWpTJnwRdtxQVJ52d/s320/IMG_20151215_182213828_HDR.jpg)
![boiled peanuts slow cooker peanuts](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgDi2aoawIbiMCDtqAtTfNV9ugYcS_L8Z_8V8k9m8uX9s4OKk3wIeajDOoohRm5CuJWdNBupZQxxHIHw5QpKCoONnuITHtjzclaZ1KZ7Z1NDqxQfm549F-8367g-4YJEYFGWaU7DorhKyW/s320/IMG_20160218_162454970.jpg)
Green Chili Chicken
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BBQ Chicken
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTD9pRzsIrL7G4gsNe11cbEn4Iip4_xlA07gTbtFZbVwOf64_sSRocdDhtQOSjhjKlVcJB12jfbIB_ie1yRpaHlhEfjMA4fuQnr7S0PeRO6recRx7wmgbLjf7E7Gc2b0twTVUiOnQjY3xw/s320/IMG_20170516_115443315_HDR.jpg)
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We hope you like these recipes as much as we do!
Coming Soon:
Orange Chicken
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxyuRZnd5VpR7isMX2-P8LfyJdiLoQChNeiY0kroOHNX5Y5uNrhlznNTDF70F3K0-l_ojnl5SZZve08c3oAE8G1uGjdHgUz90agcShkHRE_WX6uBFk_9GBZ7QDh2ipEqONXlhpxqiBH9j/s320/IMG_20170216_180459154_HDR.jpg)
BBQ Chicken
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTD9pRzsIrL7G4gsNe11cbEn4Iip4_xlA07gTbtFZbVwOf64_sSRocdDhtQOSjhjKlVcJB12jfbIB_ie1yRpaHlhEfjMA4fuQnr7S0PeRO6recRx7wmgbLjf7E7Gc2b0twTVUiOnQjY3xw/s320/IMG_20170516_115443315_HDR.jpg)
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We hope you like these recipes as much as we do!
Coming Soon:
Orange Chicken
Pork Roast
Beef Roast
Chicken and Rice
White Chili