Posts filed under Slow Cooker Chronicles

How to Rid Your Slow Cooker of Food Smells

Tuesday, September 18th, 2012
by Heather Eng

slow-cooker-150x120-Featured Image During our August Facebook slow cooker chat, a reader asked our associate food editor, Michael Tyrrell an interesting question: My crock seems to have taken on the smell of onions. I’ve soaked and scrubbed it and even put it in the dishwasher.... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Our 5 Best Slow Cooker Apple Recipes

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

slowcookerbreakfastapples One of my absolute favorite things about fall is apples. Yes, apples! Last year I went apple picking for the very first time and I absolutely cannot wait to go back. This year, when I go, I'm planning to get even more apples so I can make some of our favorite slow cooker apple recipes from last year. Between me and Heather,... Read More >

Categories: Family Life, Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Cute Crock-Pot for Tweens

Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
by Megan Bingham

hello kitty_sm Looking for a way to get your tween or teen experimenting in the kitchen? Try this adorable Hello Kitty slow cooker! The lure of this cute pink appliance will motivate them to start cooking. Target, $30 Would your teen like this slow cooker? Tell us in the comments! Megan Bingham is health/food editorial... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

Slow Cooker Very Banana Oatmeal

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012
by Irina Gonzalez

slow cooker very banana oatmeal I've made a lot of slow cooker oatmeal and, while I have a few favorites, none have been quite as easy, delicious and healthy as this one. What I love about this recipe is that it uses almond milk, so you get that little boost of protein and healthy fats, and bananas. Seriously, that is all. The trick is that I used 6 bananas... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles

5 Hearty Slow Cooker Sandwiches

Tuesday, September 4th, 2012
by Heather Eng

Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich_150 I'm loving the slow cooker story our food editor, Julie Miltenberger, created for Family Circle's October issue, on newsstands today. It features recipes for five sandwiches, and they all look fantastic! Each is hearty enough to be dinner, or you could use less meat and eat them for... Read More >

Categories: Food & Recipes, Slow Cooker Chronicles