summer slow cooker recipes

Simple and delicious. That’s pretty much what I look for the most in a recipe when I’m planning my menus. Making this in the slow cooker means it’s also cool!

 

There are literally five ingredients (besides salt and pepper of course!) in this recipe for pork chops. I like that! It means it’s going to take me less time to put together, and less time to clean up. The great thing is less ingredients doesn’t mean less flavor in this case! This is a great meal that we’ve loved eating many times.

There are lots of great sides you could pair to make this dish a full meal. We love it with garlic mashed potatoes. I like to serve it with smashed sweet potatoes sometimes, and I think honey glazed carrots would be a great match for these pork chops, too.

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There’s something about Italian food that is both comforting and romantic. Especially because there are so many recipes can be made just as well in the crockpot as on the stove!

 

Just look at that plate of food! It reminds me more of lasagna than pizza. But either way, this Pepperoni Pizza Chicken and Eggplant Parm Bomb is delicious. I love that it combines so many of our favorite ingredients and flavors in such an easy way.  It is considered “Primal Friendly”, if you are looking for meals that follow those guidelines.

I also love that you can use ingredients straight from your garden. Garden fresh eggplant is THE best. It’s much more tender, and has even better flavors than what you’ll find in the supermarket. Of course, I love fresh herbs from my herb garden. I think that takes things to a new level of deliciousness.

Click here to get the full recipe and instructions from Paleo Pot.

If you are looking for ideas for side dishes that you could serve with something like this, you can check out this post I wrote about what to serve with spaghetti and lasagna that isn’t salad. Of course, I love salad and think it would be great with this too!

 

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Do you need to cut back on gluten but can’t imagine life with out pasta? No worries! Spaghetti squash to the rescue!

I was pretty skeptical about using squash instead of pasta the first time I heard of it. I mean, can you really beat the amazing creation that is pasta? Well, maybe spaghetti squash can’t completely replace pasta in every way, but I have to say it’s an awfully good substitute. Especially if you aren’t able to handle gluten, you need to get familiar with how great spaghetti squash is.

This recipe is great. It’s so aromatic with the fresh herbs. Beans are a great source of protein, so this is a perfect meatless meal that will still fill you up. It’s healthy and really delicious.

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You can serve all the same things with this meal that you would with a spaghetti dinner. I like a good green salad and bread, if you can have it. If you want something simple, try this wedge salad. I love it when I’m in a hurry.

 

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There’s nothing like shaking up the usual with a bit of ethnic flavors. Especially if you don’t have to spend hours in the kitchen doing it!

 

I really like paella.  Seafood. Veggies.  And that comforting, savory rice all with it. My favorite part of a paella is the crunchy part on the bottom. While this might not always happen in the crockpot, the flavors in this paella are all there and it’s delicious!

Paella traditionally isn’t served with a lot of sides. With the protein and veggies right in the dish, it’s pretty much a one pot meal. That makes it easy, since you don’t have to think about anything else. But if you do want to serve something with it, a nice olive bread with an oil dipping sauce would be delicious. Simple, but sophisticated!

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Just because you want to cook more healthful meals for your family doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy some of the old classics at dinner time.

 

 

Sloppy Joes are messy, saucy and so very good. It’s no wonder that everyone loves them! I think of them as a classic, wonderful weeknight dinner. And these sloppy joes are not only healthy, but they have the added twist of lentils.

I love lentils. They are so nutritious and affordable. They make a great companion to sauces and meats. And cooking them in the slow cooker lets everything blend together and makes for some pretty awesome flavors.

You can serve these on a whole grain bun with some cheese if you like. Or if you need a gluten free option, you can skip the bun and serve it in a bowl. I even think it would be amazing in a lettuce wrap!

Serve it with some sweet potato fries or kale chips. Add a nice salad to round it out, and you have a great meal your family will want to enjoy again and again!

 

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