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More Slow Cooker Recipes

© Shawn Price

Is there any question how useful slow cookers are to busy people? You can go about your business and come home to a hot meal. And if you're a little late (or even an hour or two), it doesn't matter - slow cookers will keep the meal warm without scorching.

Slow cookers are also a terrific introduction to cooking for little ones. With adult supervision, even a youngster can put together a healthful meal for the entire family. The peanut soup doesn't even require cutting. And just think of all the wonderful smells that will fill your house as dinner cooks!

*Rich Brisket* Brisket only seems to get better the longer it cooks

3-4 lb brisket 1 t. smoke flavoring 2 onions, chopped 1 t. celery seed 1 T. mustard seed 1 t. pepper 1/2 t. salt 1 bottle (12 oz) chili sauce

Layer the onions on the bottom of your slow cooker. Top with the brisket. Mix together the smoke flavoring, celery seed, mustard seed, pepper, salt, and chili sauce. Pour the spicy sauce over the brisket and cook on low for 10-12 hours.

*Sweet Curried Chicken* This is a great dish - a little sweet, a little spicy

5-6 chicken thighs, skinned 1 T. curry powder 1 T. butter 1/2 t. salt 1 t. pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 onion, chopped 1/2 c. chicken broth 1 can (29 oz) cling peaches 1/2 c. prunes 3 T. corn starch

Lay chicken in bottom of the slow cooker. Mix together the curry, butter, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and chicken broth. Pour mixture over the chicken. Pour the peaches (with the juice) over the chicken. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. Add the prunes and corn starch and stir well.. Cook on high for 15 minutes.

*Thick Peanut Soup* This is a great kid recipe - no cutting necessary. And they love how it tastes.

3 c. chicken broth 2 T. butter 1/2 c. peanut butter (smooth or chunky) 1 c. light cream 1/4 c. flour 1/4 c. water peanuts for topping

Stir together broth, butter, and peanut butter. Cook on high for 2-3 hours. Stir together the flour and water until smooth and mix in the light cream. Pour the mixture into the cooker and cook on high for 15 minutes. Top with peanuts when you serve the soup.

*Chile Relleno Casserole* I love chile rellenos, but not the work. This is a great alternative.

1T. oil 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles 1 lb grated cheddar cheese 1 can (15 oz) tomato and jalapeno mix 4 eggs 3/4 c. evaporated milk 2 T. butter

Grease the sides and bottom of cooker with oil. Layer the bottom of the cooker with half of the chiles, 1/2 of the cheese, and 1/2 of the tomato mix, then layer again with the remainder.