The Prudent Wife

Simple Slow Cooker Garlic Vegetable Lasagna

Make this Simple Slow Cooker Garlic Vegetable Lasagna in your crockpot the next time you need to bring a covered dish! Stir up each "layer" of this easy breezy recipe, and watch how fast you can pull it together.

No need to precook the lasagna noodles if you follow our secret, simply cover lasagna noodles between layers of "Sauce Mixture" and you will make a delicious lasagna!

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Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls

 When your last name is Baughn, and you see Cinnabon, there is a personal connection! We love the ooey gooey rolls and always call them CinnaBaughn!

We have been looking and trying different cinnamon rolls, trying to get one we really like! This recipe is adapted from Recipezaar, which based it on Todd Wilbur's MORE TOP SECRET RECIPES. The dough can easily be prepared in your bread machine, just follow your manufacturer's order of ingredients and be sure to put it on “dough” cycle.

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Blackened Lime Turkey in the Crock Pot

What does a homeschooling mama do with a rare and treasured day alone? Work on taxes, but of course! Really, spent the whole morning doing a wonderful Old Testament study on Amos and really studying the history of Israel and her neighbors!

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Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala

Crockpot Chicken Tikka Masala is the ideal thing to do with a bounty of high quality, marked down items at the grocery store.

Tikka Masala whips together easily in the crockpot and makes a great meal to come home to. Serve with rice, it freezes well and makes terrific lunches. Another great example of what to do when you find marked down items, like yogurt and chicken. Buy the marked down items and be gutsy, it inspired

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Shredded Chicken With Vidalia Onion

We had picked up 5 packages of organic chicken thighs, marked down to almost nothing. Normally, we bake them in a myriad of ways and they are so yummy. But this time, I wanted to make a shredded chicken, similar to a pulled pork style pulled chicken. I wanted a versatile, adaptable, batch cooked recipe that would allow me to cook once for multiple meals, then take it toward BBQ or more toward a shredded taco meat! Yum, the possibilities are endless!

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Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken ~ Healthy Slow Cooker

Continuing on our series on how to cook a whole chicken in the crockpot, here is a rotisserie style chicken that knocks it out of the park. A serious craving for a Chick-fil-A SPICY Chicken Sandwich inspired this easy, breezy Chick-fil-A Spicy Chicken ~ Healthy Slow Cooker recipe.

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Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Chops

Staring at a defrosting package of pork chops, on a super busy day, choices needed to be made. I was headed to the dentist to get Part A of a crown. Expecting to spend 2-3 hours in the chair, how could these gorgeous pork chops be turned into a tender meal? Slow Cooker Herbed Pork Chops were created, and it was one of the BEST pork chop meals ever. Tender, succulent chops, dazzling with herbed flavor, marinated in Bone Building Broth, surprisingly almost crunchy on top.

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Blazin Hot Wings Style Rotisserie Chicken

My husband is, quite simply, a fabulous guy. He is mild mannered, takes most things in stride and very little ruffles his feathers. When a Buffalo Wild Wings Grill opened a few blocks from his office, the guys went down to try it, free food for corporate! Woo hoo. That led to a challenge to see who could win the "Blazin Hot Wings Challenge" between some guys on the IT staff. All the guys at work know that he lives a habanero/cayenne/jalapeno lifestyle, and for some reason, they thought they could best him?

This super easy, slow cooker version of Blazin Hot Wings Style Rotisserie Chicken was inspired by my husband being the winner! Imagine that!

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Crockpot Beans from Scratch ~ How to Video and Recipe

The art of cooking beans from scratch is fast becoming lost in our microwave society. Using a Nourishing Traditions type recipe, this is an easy way to soak beans, reduce volatility, and pull out maximum nutrition in a special soak. Easy Crockpot Beans are then cooked in the slow cooker all day long. Once done, you can make Refried Beans out of them one day, and chili the next. Beans are economical and full of fiber and protein.

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Pulled Pork Barbecue in the Crock Pot

One thing great thing about living in the South, is being able to taste every kind of BBQ available, from Carolina cue to the tasty, spicy ribs we found in Memphis at Corky's, Appalachian cue and some day we will head way down South and try it there. Love trying the different types and enjoying the sides, barbecue is just a fun food.

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Whole Crockpot Chicken ~ Rotisserie Style

A huge thanks to Earth Fare for giving away WHOLE chickens this week, for free, in their new "Welcome Home" campaign! Earth Fare is the greatest local "healthy supermarket" chain in the world. Safe, whole, good food and the world's BEST coupons! Not only did we get a free whole chicken, we also got a pound of yummy mashed potatoes and a bag of organic carrots, just for showing up and spending $10 in my favorite store! Wow!

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Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot

When you don't have a microwave, but insist on living life at warp speed, it demands creativity! On a particularly time crunched evening, I was determined to try making Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot.

It was super simple and the Baked Potatoes in the Crock Pot turned out to have a creamy delicious texture and flavor. Excellent, we will definitely do it again.

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Lasagna in the Slow Cooker

Wouldn't you love a slow cooker full of delicious lasagna awaiting you when you get home. Easy, just put it together the night before, pop it into the slow cooker the next morning and come home to a piping hot lasagna for dinner. Leftovers freeze well for simple lunches.

We have played with this recipe for years and find we absolutely LOVE making this super simple slow cooker lasagne. We look at the recipe and immediately start craving it, it is that good. Ideal for company, when you need to prepare to feed a crowd! 

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Chocolate Mocha Pudding Cake

Chocolate Mocha Pudding Cake is a delicious chocolate lava explosion safely made in the crockpot. Topped with a scoop of frosy vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate shavings, Chocolate Mocha Pudding Cake is an easy option for a make ahead dessert.

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Blueberry Upside Down Pancakes!

In just two hours on Sunday morning, you can have a hot, delicious, kid friendly breakfast waiting for you! Great with sausage or bacon and all the toppings you want.

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Refried Beans ~ How to Video and Recipe

Three recipes revive the art of cooking beans from scratch, which is fast becoming lost in our microwave society. Economical, simple and full of fiber and protein, anyone can cook a huge pot of beans in the crockpot, then go on to make refried beans one day and a pot of chili the next.

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Granola in the Crock Pot

Have you ever wondered if there is an easier way to make granola without burning?  If you have ever stood careful watch over an oven with granola, you know how quickly it dashes from "not quite there yet" to "icky burnt!"

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Crock Pot Southern Cheese Grits

Southern Cheese Grits

Slow cooked grits can be a real time saver on a busy day. Add the ingredients and walk away, no boiling, watching or stirring the pot.

Make with or without cheese

Do watch out if your crockpot is a HOT cooker, it can seem overly done! No worries, add a bit of extra water and all was well!

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Green Chile Grits with Cheese

Did you know you can whip out a delicious crock pot full of Green Chile Grits with Cheese, for a delicious morning side dish, or to go along with your evening meal?

Terrible picture on a dark, dark day! Nevertheless, these grits are yummy!

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Overnight Slow Cooked Western Omelet

32 ounces hash browns, frozen
1 pound ham, extra lean, cooked and cubed
1 medium onion diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced (can use green)

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Slow Cooker Creamy Oatmeal with Dried Fruit

We love waking up to breakfast! This simple steel-cut oatmeal recipe whips together in a few minutes the night before. It came out wonderful on the coldest morning of the year! We woke up and it was about 5 degrees, a winter wonderland full of frost.

This super hearty oatmeal warmed us up and was delicious without any sugar, naturally sweetened by the fruit.

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Overnight Steel Cut Oatmeal - 3 Recipes

1 cup steel cut oats

4 cups water

1 packet of stevia (Optional if you want to sweeten with a natural sweetener)

Spray the inside of the slow cooker with non stick spray for easier clean up. Combine the oats and water, cover and cook on LOW for 8-9 hours, overnight, until tender and delicious in the morning

Wake up, stir the oatmeal to blend the flavors. Ladle into large bowls and serve with whatever oatmeal toppings your family likes, brown sugar, vanilla, and butter is what we like!

Double if you have a crowd to serve!

Options –

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Molasses Whipped Sweet Potatoes

Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients

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President Obama's 2009 Inaugural Luncheon

We have adapted these recipes to be more budget friendly and thoroughly enjoyed making and serving these on inaugural day. We were staunch campaigners for the other side, working the polls 12 hours a day.

Election over, history has chosen and we honor this presidential meal in our First Annual Crock Pot Slow Cooker Month at ThePrudentWife.com.

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Chicken Breast with Cherry Chutney in the Crock Pot

Chicken Breast with Cherry Chutney in the Crock Pot

In honor of The First Annual Crock Pot Slow Cooker Month at ThePrudentWife.com

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Turkey Cassoulet

Turkey Cassoulet

Part of the joy of cooking is learning new cooking terms from other countries. Cassoulet hails from the South of France, and is a long, slow cooked dish with white beans and some sort of meat. An early peasant meal, a steaming bowl of Turkey Cassoulet is perfect to chase the chill of a cold night.

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Turkey Wild Rice Soup

The incomparable writer and speaker Jan Bloom, from BooksBloom, spent a few days with our family after the Midwinter Homeschool Convention. The Blooms have stayed with us several times, and we LOVE having Gary and Jan! They are from frosty Minnesota and Jan was telling me about a wild rice soup she makes, and how she would make it for me the next time they were down.

I am still waiting, but in the meantime, we tried this one and it won raves on a snowy afternoon!! This is a great way to make your leftover turkey shine in a wonderful, heartwarming dish!

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Chicken Drumsticks with Sweet Potatoes and Pineapple

I bought a ton of fresh sweet potatoes at Christmas time, for a really great price. Sweet potatoes are fabulously healthy, a great source of fiber and cook up beautifully in the crock pot. This recipe comes from the Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipe book. This is very much like a sweet and sour chicken – very good. That said, our family is not huge on sweet and sour, but it is a great frugal recipe, made for about $6!

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The Generals Dinner ~ Smothered Buttermilk Chicken over Biscuits

The Generals Dinner ~ Smothered Buttermilk Chicken over Biscuits

We had the pleasure of eating The Generals Dinner at the Fairfax Inn, outside Gettysburg, the historical inn that General Robert E. Lee stopped and ate at on his retreat from Gettysburg. This meal was simple, yet profoundly delicious, a creamy chicken over biscuits! We have reviewed it on our LivingHistorySites.com website (for all you history buffs!).

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California Tamale Pie with Corn and Black Olives

When I was a growing up in California, my mom used to make Tamale Pie all the time. Tamale Pie was one of President Richard Nixon's favorite dishes. While president's might like it, it was one of those take it or leave it meals as a kid, but for some reason, I love it as an adult!

When I saw a recipe for California Tamale Pie with Corn and Black Olives in Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker by Beth Hensberger and Julie Kaufmann, we had to try it.

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Easy Fettuccine Alfredo

My daughters both love Fettuccine Alfredo. I don’t. It has never been made in my home – but when Emily spied it in Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipe book, she asked me to make it in honor of crock pot month! How could I resist. Since I am not a Fettuccine fan, I mainly followed the recipe on this one, and used cheater ingredients!

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Chicken and Ham Enchilada Casserole

Inspired by the Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipe book, this simple recipe utilizes left over meat, our super cheap crock pot beans and comes in at a whopping 9 grams of fiber, with only 13 grams of fat! Yummy, it is quick to make, a simple way to use leftover meat and smells delicious cooking.

This is one gluten free dish you are going to love!

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Old Fashioned Baked Beans

Fashioned Baked Beans are a favorite dish enjoyed at potlucks and barbecues. This recipe was inspired by the Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipe book, the idea of beans in a crock pot for 38 hours was a recipe I had to try! Packs a whopping 7 grams of fiber per serving for only 190 calories.

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Maple Dijon Pork with Sweet Potatoes

Autumn comes alive in this easy crock pot dish for Maple Dijon Pork with Sweet Potatoes. Gluten free, it is an easy recipe to make when you are pinched for time. Use whatever meat you have - chicken pork or turkey will all work well in this gluten free, casein free, dairy free one pot supper. Adapted from Stephanie at http://crockpot365.blogspot.com I was able to use ingredients I had on hand, got on sale and made this for less than $5!!! Woo hoo! Served dinner for 3, and 3 additional lunches.

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Winter Root and Sausage Casserole

Inspired by the Pillsbury Doughboy Slow Cooker Recipe book, this Winter Root and Sausage Casserole is really more of a delicious winter soup that will chase the chill of a cold, winter day. We served it with Sweet Potato Bread, and a tossed salad. Plenty of vegetables, hearty yet still light! Around 430 calories (depending on the type of sausage you use) with 4 grams of fiber, Winter Root and Sausage Casserole is gluten and casein free (sans cheese sprinkles pictured above).

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Easy Salsa Chicken in the Crock Pot – 5 meals from 1 recipe!

Whip up a moist and delicious batch of Easy Salsa Chicken in the Crock Pot. This flexible recipe feeds you one night, then stretches into 5 different meals, all from the same basic recipe!

Easy Salsa Chicken is that go to recipe when you need a tender shredded taco meat, ideal for tacos, quesadillas, burritos, taco salads and tostadas, even Build a Mountain – allowing you to get 5 or more different dishes out of one recipe! Freezes beautifully and reheats well!

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Spicy Turmeric Chicken

At The Prudent Wife, we are always trying to get maximum nutrition out of everything we eat. When I ran across a recipe for Spicy Turmeric Chicken in Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker, Recipes for Entertaining by Beth Hensberger and Julie Kaufmann, we had to try it.

Gluten free and casein free, Spicy Turmeric Chicken makes a great meal year round.

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Spicy Southwest Taco Meat for the Crockpot

This fabulous recipe was made up for us by dear friends who are missionaries to Mexico! Terri has been making this Spicy Taco Meat for the Crockpot with a Southwest Flair for years! On furlough from Mexico and back in the United States for a year, Terri had brought  many of her favorite recipes, dishes and her trusty servant the crock pot up for their stay. I was amazed at what she packed in her little tiny trailer to bring up, and how her furlough home was absolutely beautiful, warm and welcoming!

It was a delight to come into their cool home, after a sticky July day out sight seeing in coastal Virginia!

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Macaroni and Cheese in the Crockpot

Mac and Cheese is relatively quick and easy in the crockpot and there is no precooking of the pasta involved!!  We have been experimenting with various lasagna recipes for years successfully, but had never done Macaroni and Cheese in the Crockpot, until seeing a recipe in Not Your Mother’s Slow Cooker Cookbook by Beth Hensberger and Julie Kaufmann. That fabulous book had a delicious sounding recipe for smooth and creamy Macaroni and Cheese in the Crockpot.

We had everything except the macaroni, so we substituted bow ties and gave it a try on a cold Sunday before church.

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Black-Eyed Peas for New Year's Day

Since moving to the South, we have enjoyed a steaming hot bowl of Black-Eyed Peas every New Year's Day!

We love this new Southern tradition, along with some cornbread, sauteed greens and a few slices of citrus fruit for a California twist, melding both our homes together.

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Cayenne Lime Chicken in the Crock Pot

Want a little more fire and spice in our Blackened Lime Chicken in the Crock Pot?

Then try the spicy cayenne infused Cayenne Lime Chicken in the Crock Pot. Like all of our slow cooker recipes, it is easy, breezy and this one only takes four ingredients to make this delicious low carb, gluten free, casein free treat.

Cayenne Lime Chicken works for paleo and primal diets (without the worldview) and is GAPS friendly.

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Easy Crock Pot Salsa Roast

Definitely good enough to serve the boss, Easy Crock Pot Salsa Roast whips together in seconds and cooks all day, into a tender, flavorful roast, bursting with flavor.

The secret is to cook it all day long, shred meat and add more garlic, then cook and stir before serving!

Easy Crock Pot Salsa Roast is gluten and casein free, dairy free, low carb, anti-inflammatory and GAPS diet friendly and will fit into a paleo or primal lifestyle.

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Spicy Beef Curry ~ Crock Pot

This simple Spicy Beef Curry for the crock pot is easy to pull together and packed with Thai inspired flavor. Braising the meat first adds incredible flavor and is well worth the extra few minutes it adds to the recipe. If you don't have time, throw all of the ingredients into your slow cooker and that will work too! Chock full of veggies, anti-oxidants and more - this will quickly become a family favorite!

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