Cajun Crowder Beans by Amos Miller

Also known as Crowder peas, these delicious little fellas can often be found in frozen form at the store. These are fresh picked right here in Michigan and, like fava beans and so many other seasonal treats, we rush them to the table. Crowders are really a 'Southern' treat and I first enjoyed them when visiting relatives in West…

Rich Sauce with White Eggplant & Herbs by Amos Miller

Eggplant has nothing to do with eggs - unless you dip and bread them. This sauce is a knockout! We grow 'Casper', an heirloom small, long white eggplant. It's mild in flavor and perfectly suited to thick, rich vegetable sauces. When cut into dime-to-quarter-sized disks, I have found Casper to be a perfect addition to other late…

Potato leek soup by Chef Paul McGovern

This is a dish I make at the end of the gardening season and everyone loves it !! I use my scallions that I have left in the garden and allowed to grow quite large. I only use the white part as you would for leeks

Festive Bacon And Cheese Dip by Robyn Savoie

This is great with crackers, vegetables and crusty bread.

Slow Cooker Beef with Barley Soup by John Spottiswood

Cooking the pearl barley a long time gives this soup a nutty flavor and smooth texture. It's very different from the chewy texture you get when cooking regular barley over a shorter period. I adapted this from an America's Test Kitchen recipe and used about half the beef they called for and added the mushrooms. If you have big beef…

Asian-inspired Mini-Meatballs by Amos Miller

A perfect appetizer, great hot or cold, and can be easily made the day before the party in a large crock pot. All you’ll need is toothpicks and tiny plates! I’ve built upon an interesting recipe I found for meatballs with a teriyaki sauce and the inclusion of, yes, dried cranberries. This was so tasty when I first made my…

Pulled Pork Sandwiches by "Cheffie Cooks"

Slow cooked Pork Butt Roast, super tender and flavorful

Crock Pot Chili Beans by Carolina Create

I love these Chili Beans. Easy to make. Throw it all in a crock pot and in 3-4 hours you have delicious chili beans. The toppings give it a special taste, mmmm!!! My kids LOVE these too!

Crockpot Baked Potatoes by Salad Foodie

Technically these are not "baked" as in oven-baked. But this method yields surprisingly close results to the traditional baked potato. I had strong misgivings when I first came across this recipe, but when I tried it I was convinced it's the way to go for a fuss-free "baked" spud. The texture is much better than microwaved. The length…

Crockpot Lentil Soup by Amy Anderson

A hearty warm soup for those cold fall and winter nights

crock pot short ribs by leslie huffman

Well worth the wait! This recipe is perfect on a winter weekend evening with the family or with great friends.

LITTLE SMOKIES IN GOOFY GRAVY by Bill H

Unbelievably easy and likewise unbelievably tasty ! Can be done in a crockpot (best), stovetop, or microwave (needs monitoring this method)

Buffalo Chicken Dip by Ryan Dale

Slow Cooker Low Fat Turkey Chile by Heidi T

It only takes a few minutes prep time. I make this several times a month because it's my families favorite. It freezes nicely too. Serve it with some corn bread or on top of pasta, anyway you serve it you will fall in love with this recipe.

Bean Soup, a Simple One by Dave McFarland

This is a crock pot soup, so you can just soak the beans over night, then add all the ingredients. Let the crock pot do the rest. I chose the faster method, here. You can also do the slow method, and let it cook the whole time on low for 8 hours. This is the kind of soup the I like to make a little different, each time I make it.…