Crockpot Recipes Archives - Peg's Home Cooking

Crockpot or oven, this magical spice mix will transform your pork roast into mouthwatering deliciousness.

Spiced Pork Roast Recipe – An inexpensive main dish to please the budget

June 17, 2018 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Crockpot or oven, this magical spice mix will transform your pork roast into mouthwatering deliciousness. Great, inexpensive entree for the budget-conscious family.

Wake up your boring chicken dinner with the fantastic flavor combination of Cherry Fig Chicken.

Chicken Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dishes, Poultry Recipes

Cherry Fig Chicken Recipe in the Oven or Crockpot

June 1, 2018 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Fresh, dried, or frozen figs and cherries paired with tarragon and balsamic vinegar make a perfect flavor packet for inexpensive chicken thighs and drumsticks in the oven or crockpot.

Crockpot lamb shanks are pure fall off the bone deliousness.

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Crockpot Lamb Shanks Recipe for fall-off-the-bone pure deliciousness

March 28, 2018 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Lamb shanks are not very tender and require slow braising. The crockpot is the perfect choice to tenderize tough meat.

Guinness stout beer and portobello mushrooms enhance the rich gravy of beef stew.

Beef Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dishes, Mushroom Recipes, Potato Recipes, Recipes With Alcohol, Soup and Stew Recipes

Crockpot Guinness Beef Stew Recipe

October 14, 2016 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Guinness beef stew has become a classic favorite for many families, and it couldn’t be easier to make in the crockpot. The stout beer adds a richness to gravy and enhances the flavor of the beef. Serve it over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles for a hearty meal. The gravy is to die for, but you won’t taste any beer flavor.

Tender, moist beef tips with luscious mushroom gravy are a snap in the crockpot.

Beef Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dishes, Mushroom Recipes, Wine Recipes

Crockpot Beef Tips Recipe

April 1, 2016 by Peggy Filippone 2 comments

Beef tips are a richly-flavored entree that goes perfectly with mashed potatoes, rice or buttered noodles. When made with sirloin steak, they are called “sirloin tips.” Duh! However, I much prefer them made with chuck roast rather than sirloin, and here’s why. Sirloin is a lean cut of meat. It […]

Rich, thick spaghetti sauce is a snap in the crockpot.

Beef Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dishes, Pasta Recipes, Pork Recipes, Tomato Recipes

Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

February 23, 2016 by Peggy Filippone 1 comment

Spaghetti sauce (or tomato gravy to my Italian friends) is a staple in most households. Rather than watching over the pot for a long, slow-cooked version on the stove, it’s just as easy to toss it all in the crockpot. You won’t need to worry about stirring or boilovers, and […]

Easy Cowboy Chili with beans makes an inexpensive, filling meal.

Bean Recipes, Beef Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Main Dishes, Soup and Stew Recipes

Easy Cowboy Chili Recipe

January 28, 2016 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Chili purists will argue that adding beans is a definite no-no, and I actually prefer mine sans beans. However, adding beans not only helps stretch the meat, it also adds vegetable protein and fiber to the dish. Although I’ve used kidney and pinto beans here, feel free to use your […]

Creamy butternut squash soup topped with Swiss cheese is made in the crockpot.

Cheese Recipes, Crockpot Recipes, Fruit Recipes, Nut Recipes, Soup and Stew Recipes, Vegetable Recipes

Butternut Apple Soup Recipe

December 21, 2015 by Peggy Filippone 0 comments

Luscious butternut squash soup has become a favorite on upscale menus these days, and it couldn’t be easier to make. This version adds apples for a touch of sweetness and melted Swiss cheese for a bit of tang. It’s the perfect starter to a winter harvest meal. The crockpot does […]