Some days, time just isn’t on your side when you want to make a delicious meal but lack the inspiration and ideas. These easy and tasty recipes come to the rescue by making cooking equal parts wholesome and convenient. All you need is a slow cooker and a few simple ingredients to create flavorful dishes without spending hours in the kitchen when you’d rather be enjoying the outdoors in summer.
Slow-Cooker Pork Tacos
What makes this shredded pork so succulent? A touch of cinnamon and a bottle of cola! The sugar and carbonation from the soda tenderize and flavor the meat, rendering an irresistible filling for tacos, enchiladas, or tortas. A Goodtaste favorite, make it ahead for an easy Taco Tuesday!
Slow-Cooked Summer Squash
This recipe from Taste of Home is a great way to use up end-of-summer squash, zucchini, and tomatoes. After cooking to a juicy stew, top with crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar for more color and texture. A crisp Romaine salad and crusty French bread on the side turn this bowl into dinner.
Mediterranean Chicken and Wheat Berry Salad
This refreshing and easy salad from Better Homes & Gardens is hearty enough for a meal. Chewy wheat berries cook in a savory broth, then are cooled and combined with crisp veggies and store-bought rotisserie chicken. Feel free to add what’s growing in your garden and switch out farro for the wheat berries.
Slow-Cooker BBQ Ribs
Love ribs but hate the fuss? This recipe from Food52 is so simple, you’ll put it in your monthly rotation. The spicy sauce comes together easily by using the cooking liquid from the ribs and adding honey and ketchup for a thick and sweet coating.
Slow-Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
If you need an appetizer for a party or cookout, look no further than this creamy, cheesy recipe from Damn Delicious that can be thrown together in minutes. Ready in about two hours, it frees up your time to prepare whatever else you’re serving … or to read a book! It also keeps beautifully, so feel free to make ahead and reheat later.
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