Black Bean 'n' Pumpkin Chili by Bob Towlson

Simply Smoked Potato Wedges by Curt Despres

This is a very simple way to add a side of potato wedges to the smoker while doing the main dish on the smoker. Such as ribs, a nice beef roast, or maybe a whole chicken. This will take you all of 15 minutes to prepare, and about 1 1/2 hours to cook to perfection. Depending on the spices you choose, they can be sweet, salty, sour,…

Easiest French Dip by Bob Towlson

Smoked Ranch & Cheddar Bread by Curt Despres

With the added butter, powdered Ranch mix, and a full half cup of cheddar cheese, this is an awesome loaf of bread. But wait, I cooked it all on the smoker!

Smoked Pepper & Onion Stuffed Chicken by Curt Despres

Smoked with sassafras wood, marinated with lemon and honey, and stuffed with peppers and green onions. Delicious!

Jambalya by Carolinaheartstrings

There is nothing better than a big bowl of Jambalaya on a cold Sunday evening. This recipe is so easy to throw into the slow cooker and while it cooks you can curl up with a good book. I warn you though, the smell of it might make you forget what you are reading. You can make this recipe even spicier by adding a bit of hot sauce…

Vegetarian Pinto Beans by Wendi Taylor

A family crock-pot favorite. Simple, easy, and delicious.

Creamy Mac and Cheese by Deborrah Justice

Guy's Weird Spaghetti by Deborrah Justice

Guy's Note: " Traditionally this is Cincinnati Chili, although I grew up with it as "Farmer's Market Spaghetti" that my Grandmother discovered at the 1933 World's Fair. I deemed it Weird Spaghetti as a child, but "Good weird! A family favorite, we enjoy with just pasta and cheese. Cincinnati Chili is served with shredded Cheddar,…

Crock Pot Vegetable Fagioli Soup by Carolinaheartstrings

Wow! This is one easy, awesome, satisfying soup that got a thumb’s up from my teenage daughter. That is high praise my friends. She is a homemade chicken noodle soup girl. I decided to make this a strictly vegetarian dish and I am so glad that I did. No meat needed in this soup. It is plenty hardy enough. Make my biscuit…

Crock Pot Baked Potato Recipe by Claudia lamascolo

I would have never dreamed how easy these were, delicious and fun to make the toppings for. Just think, baked potatoes ready in a crock pot? The kids could make their own snack after school, lunch, dinner, the list goes on and on. Topping suggestions are available on the blog post!

Crock Pot Irish Tribute by Carolinaheartstrings

I think we all know that cabbage and potatoes are part of the Irish food heritage. But, shrimp, or “prawns” as they are more often called in Ireland, are common in their diet too. I’m sure our regulars know that I’m a shrimp fanatic so I thought I’d fix up something in the crock pot in honor of the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day using…

Crock pot lentil soup by Carolinaheartstrings

I love lentil soup and I must not be alone in that love because when I used to buy canned soup I loved a particular brand’s lentil soup and it was always missing from the shelf. I cannot believe it took me so long to make this because it was so easy and so delicious. Even The Husband liked it and I never thought I would get him to…

Easy Crock Pot Orzo by Carolinaheartstrings

I love the versatility of a crock pot, from desserts, to soups to even this easy orzo side dish. It takes no time to prepare and only a few short hours to cook. Put it on in mid afternoon and it will be ready by dinner. The crock pot makes the orzo so fluffy and delicious.

English Bread Pudding (crockpot) by Denise Sherin

Yummy crockpot dessert, I got from Crockpot Cookbook comfort food.