Chili (Classic, White Chicken, or Vegetarian) Recipe beef chicken chili comfort food healthy dinner recipes high protein meals one pot slow cooker soup vegetarian weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Cozy up with a big bowl of hearty, flavor-packed chili—three ways. Whether you go classic beef, white chicken, or plant-based, there’s a version for every craving.

I always thought chili was just a “cold weather food”… until I realized it was actually a year-round lifesaver.

It’s one of those meal...

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Mac and Cheese (Baked or Crockpot) Recipe baked comfort food crockpot easy dinner family dinner healthy dinner recipes kid friendly mac and cheese pasta slow cooker weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Creamy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing comfort food—made your way. Whether you bake it golden or let the slow cooker do the work, this mac and cheese delivers.

If you’ve ever stood at the stove whisking a roux while your kids ask for snacks and the dog tries to eat a sock, I see you.

That’s why this mac a...

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Slow Cooker Summer Minestrone Soup Recipe clean eating crockpot easy dinner healthy dinner recipes high fiber meals minestrone slow cooker soup summer recipes vegetarian weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A light, veggie-packed soup that simmers all day in your slow cooker—perfect for using up summer produce with zero stress in the kitchen.

When the weather’s warm, soup might not be the first thing you crave—but hear me out.

This Slow Cooker Summer Minestrone Soup is not the heavy, winter-style ste...

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Crockpot Thai Peanut Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe chicken clean eating crockpot easy dinner healthy dinner recipes high protein meals lettuce cups peanut sauce slow cooker thai weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

Tender shredded chicken in a creamy Thai-inspired peanut sauce, wrapped in crisp lettuce for a fresh, flavor-packed dinner—straight from your slow cooker.

A few years ago, I hit a point where I was so tired of the same old chicken dinners. Baked chicken, grilled chicken, stir-fried chicken—blah. I ...

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Slow Cooker BBQ Jackfruit Sandwiches Recipe bbq clean eating easy dinner healthy dinner recipes jackfruit meatless meals sandwiches slow cooker vegan weeknight dinners Apr 17, 2025

A smoky, tangy, and satisfying plant-based twist on pulled pork—so easy, it practically makes itself.

I’ll be honest… the first time I heard of jackfruit, I thought it was some exotic health food trend that would end up in the back of my pantry next to the chia seeds I never touched.

But one summe...

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Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast Recipe 6 servings 8 hr recipe beef recipes comfort food dinner easy dinners family friendly mississippi recipes one-pot meals slow cooker Apr 16, 2025

I’ll be honest — the first time I heard about Mississippi pot roast, I was skeptical. Ranch seasoning? Pepperoncini? Butter on top of beef? It didn’t sound like the Sunday roasts I grew up with… but once I tried it, I finally understood why people go wild for this recipe.

This pot roast is fall-apa...

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North Carolina Pulled Pork Recipe 8 hr recipe 8 servings bbq comfort food dinner easy dinners pork recipes sandwich filling slow cooker southern recipes Apr 16, 2025

Pulled pork in North Carolina isn’t just food — it’s tradition. I first learned that during a visit to my cousin’s farm outside Asheville. They’d been slow-smoking a whole pork shoulder since sunrise, and by the time dinner rolled around, the smell alone had the entire family floating toward the smo...

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Delicious BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Recipe 8 hrs bbq sandwich comfort food easy dinner pulled pork serves 6 slow cooker Apr 13, 2025

This recipe started as a weekend experiment and quickly turned into one of our most-requested meals. I wanted something hands-off but hearty, so I tossed a pork shoulder in the slow cooker, let it do its thing, and by dinnertime we had the most mouthwatering pulled pork. Pile it high on a bun, add a...

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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Recipe clean eating comfort food crowd pleaser gluten-free high protein meal prep pork slow cooker Apr 13, 2025

Tender, saucy, fall-apart pulled pork — with just 10 minutes of prep.

I used to think BBQ pulled pork was only for special occasions. The kind of thing that needed hours of babysitting in the oven or a smoker I didn’t have.

Then I discovered the magic of my slow cooker.

Now, this is one of those ...

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Crockpot Lemon Artichoke Chicken Recipe 30-minute prep chicken recipes gluten free healthy dinner recipes low carb option meal prep friendly mediterranean inspired serves 6 slow cooker spring meals Apr 12, 2025

This Crockpot Lemon Artichoke Chicken is one of those meals that feels fresh and elegant, but takes almost no effort at all. The chicken simmers slowly with lemon, garlic, herbs, and tender artichoke hearts — creating a light, tangy sauce that’s perfect spooned over rice, orzo, or roasted veggies.

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Slow Cooker Veggie-Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe 30-minute prep easy dinner recipes gluten free high fiber meals meal prep friendly plant-based meals serves 6 slow cooker stuffed peppers vegetarian recipes Apr 12, 2025

Stuffed peppers have always felt like a warm hug on a plate — and this veggie-packed, slow cooker version brings all that comfort with none of the stress. These are filled with a flavorful mixture of rice, beans, veggies, and seasonings, then slow-cooked until perfectly tender and topped with melty ...

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Crockpot Corn and Jalapeño Chowder Recipe 30-minute prep comfort food creamy soups easy dinner recipes gluten free meal prep friendly serves 6 slow cooker soup recipes vegetarian option Apr 12, 2025

This Crockpot Corn and Jalapeño Chowder is everything you want in a soup: rich and creamy, sweet from the corn, with a little heat from fresh jalapeños. It’s the kind of bowl you’ll want to curl up with after a long day — and bonus: the slow cooker does most of the work.

Made with simple ingredient...

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