It is time to update you on how my Get Healthy challenge is going! If you missed the last update/recipes to try, you can find it here. So, I am currently on week 5 of the 8 week challenge. I will be totally honest. I have only lost ONE stinkin’ pound. Not that I was wanting to do this challenge just to lose a bunch of weight, but losing weight can be a nice bonus! Even though I haven’t lost much weight, I feel so much better! I have realized that sugar pretty much gives me headaches now. I do like a little sugar on my off day though. Just enough to get the taste. The one thing that I am really struggling with is the exercise. I really enjoy working out, but Harper is SO mobile and busy now it is really hard to work out at home anymore. Do any of you have suggestions for me? By the time I would be able to go to the gym at night, I am tired from chasing after Harper all day, but I do try to go at least once a week.
I have also noticed that I cook a lot more! Not that they are the most healthy meals, but they usually have some sort of vegetables in them and I am not doing out for fast food as often as I was before. That is a huge improvement! I have been making a lot of crock pot meals because they are so dang easy! I wanted to share 8 of my favorites with you today!
They are all slow cooker recipes that I have tried and I LOVE! They aren’t necessarily “healthy”, but for me, anything that wasn’t pizza or chicken nuggets is an improvement! You will love them too!Chicken and Potato Florentine SoupThis one is great for those chilly days that you want to hang out in your PJ’s all day. For me, that is pretty much everyday. Everyday is cold in Idaho and everyday I want to stay in my PJ’s. Ain’t nobody got time to get dressed!
This makes eating a salad a little more enjoyable! This salad is super good. It is kind of a mix between Italian and Mexican. It has a lot of Mexican ingredients in it too so it is a nice mixture of tastes.
See? I told you these weren’t all healthy! I love me some cream cheese! This is so creamy and yummy. I love white chili. This is not only super tasty, it is dang easy to make too!
This is a great way to get my pizza fix. I use wheat pasta so I feel like I am being a little more healthy. This is a big hit at my house. It is super good.
This is the easiest thing ever to make! It doesn’t have very many ingredients either which is super awesome. I put it on top of pasta and I was in Italian chicken heaven.
I think that this is Dave’s favorite meal. He was raving about it the entire time we ate and then was excited to take it for lunch the next day AND to eat it for dinner that night too. It really is super good. Harper even ate the broccoli in it! Score!
Miss Paula Deen isn’t really known for her healthy recipes, but they sure are good! There isn’t an ounce of butter in this recipe though! It is one of the easiest things I have ever made and it tastes AWESOME!
Chicken Taco BowlsThis might be my new favorite meal. I have it on my list of things to make for dinner next week. I am already excited to eat it again. It is kind of like the taco bowls that you can get from Taco Bell, but a bazillion times better!
Now, I couldn’t survive making any of these crock pot meals without Reynolds Slow Cooker Liners! They are the BEST! They are just bags that go inside your slow cooker so that the food doesn’t get baked onto your crock pot. Best idea ever! I amofficiallyobsessed with them, mostly because I have world’s worst dish washer. They save my life every time I use my crock pot, which is pretty much every day!
For even more crock pot recipes, follow my “Crock Pot Food” board on Pinterest! I have a lot more recipes on there that I haven’t tried yet! What are your go to slow cooker meals?
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FAQs
Avoid overcrowding: For the best results, fill a slow cooker between one-half and two-thirds full. Go ahead and cook big roasts and whole chickens; just make sure you use a large crock and that the lid fits snugly on top. Trim fat: For silky sauces and gravies, take a minute or two and cut the excess fat from the meat.
How do you make a crockpot don't starve together? ›
Now that you have a science machine, you can make a crock pot there through the Food tab for 3 Cut Stone, 6 Charcoal, and 6 Twigs. You can create Cut Stone through the Refine tab in the science machine, and costs 3 Rocks to make.
What goes in slow cooker first? ›
Place dense vegetables in crock pot first, such as carrots and potatoes, since they take longer than meats to cook. Dry beans can be cooked in the crock pot by following these simple guidelines: Precook beans in the slow cooker overnight with just enough water to cover, then drain.
What cannot be cooked in a slow cooker? ›
10 Foods You Should Never Make in a Slow Cooker
- Raw Meat.
- Seafood.
- Pasta.
- Rice.
- Delicate Vegetables.
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.
- Dairy.
- Wine and Other Liquor.
Slow cooker recipes have (obviously) long cook times, and it's the meat—not the carrots—that benefit from it. By placing the protein at the bottom (closest to the heating element), and vegetables at the top, you can keep your plant parts a little more toothsome, while ensuring your meat is fall-apart tender.
Can you put raw meat in a slow cooker? ›
Yes, you can add raw steak to a slow cooker to cook it to your desired doneness level. Slow cooking steak is a convenient way to cook steak over several hours, tenderizing it and adding exceptional flavor along the way.
Is 8 hours on low the same as 4 hours on high? ›
The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.
How do you make a luxury fan don't starve? ›
The Luxury Fan is a Survival item in the Reign of Giants DLC. It requires an Alchemy Engine to prototype and costs 5 Down Feathers, 2 Cut Reeds, and 2 Ropes to craft.
How do you mimic a slow cooker on the stove? ›
If you don't have a slow cooker, you can slow cook right on stovetop using a cooking pot that has a heavy build (like a Dutch oven) so it can disperse heat evenly to the food cooking inside. You should cover it well with a lid, keep the heat low and keep checking food in between so it does not run out of liquid.
How to make your own slow cooker? ›
With a sturdy box, crate or basket and some fine straw, hay or wool, you can quickly make a hay box cooker. Choose an insulating material such as hay, straw or wool to pack the box with. You can stuff a pillowcase with material for the top and then cover the whole thing with a heavy lid.
On some occasions, you'll want to leave food in the slow cooker to keep warm, during Thanksgiving or Christmas Dinner, for example, or any other event or holiday. While it's perfectly ok to use your crock pot in this way, try to avoid leaving food on the warming setting for more than four hours.
Is it better to cook on high or low in a slow cooker? ›
Foods take different times to cook depending upon the setting used. Certainly, foods will cook faster on high than on low. However, for all-day cooking or for less-tender cuts, you may want to use the low setting.
Is it safe to leave a slow cooker on overnight? ›
Yes, it's safe to leave a slow cooker on when you leave the house. The purpose of a slow cooker is to allow you to cook while you aren't home. Slow cookers simmer food slowly, killing bacteria and raising meat to the perfect internal temperature.
What is the difference between a slow cooker and a Crockpot? ›
They are essentially two terms for the same thing. Crock Pot is just a trademarked name for a certain brand of slow cooker that uses a crockery insert as a cooking vessel. Agree with most of the answers. “Crock Pot” is a brand name, and the brand name of the first popular slow cooker.
Is it worth using a slow cooker? ›
So, in conclusion, slow cookers are great. They're a convenient, cost-effective, and versatile kitchen appliance that can be used to make a wide range of delicious meals with minimal effort. Whether you're cooking for your partner or entertaining guests, a slow cooker is nice to have in any kitchen.
Is 4 hours on high the same as 8 hours on low in a slow cooker? ›
The difference between "High" and "Low" on slow cookers seems to differ with every brand and model. One thing that is consistent, though, is that food takes seven to eight hours to reach a simmer point (around 210°) on low; versus three to four hours on high.
