With summer here and the temperatures only getting warmer, we are all looking for ways to feed our families without having to turn on the oven. I know that I am desperate for summer recipes. My house is great at holding heat in the winter. Unfortunately, the lack of shade trees makes that true in the summer as well. Using the grill is the obvious choice to keep the house from heating up more. However, we can only have grilled meals so many times. Plus, I like a little more variety than that and don’t always want to have to go outside to cook.
The slow cooker is another obvious choice for to cook without making the house hotter. But, if you are like me, you tend to think of winter dishes when you think of the slow cooker. I decided to change that this summer and have searched the best of the blogosphere for great summer slow cooker recipes. Here are the ones I am looking forward to trying the most.
Slow Cooker Ranch Beans with Peppered Bacon
Slow Cooker Lasagna (I have already tried this. It is a total game changer.)
Easy Crockpot Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken Nacho Taquitos
Baking Quick Breads in Your Slow Cooker (Because who wants to turn the oven on to make banana bread? I can’t wait to try this one.)
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Bonus: Although it is not a slow cooker recipe, it is quick, easy and doesn’t use the oven. It’s a favorite here all year long, be especially in the summer. Disassembled Shepherd’s Pie
I can’t wait to try these this summer. Be sure to check out my Pinterest Board, Food-Slow Cooker, for more great summer slow cooker recipe ideas. Also be sure to leave a comment if you try any of these or have a great summer slow cook recipe of your own! ๐
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These are definitely interesting and we’ll have to give them a try, especially as I need to learn a tad more about slow cooking in the slow cooker! ๐
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You and me both. I get in a habit of only cooking 3-4 things in the slow cooker when it can be used for so much more!
I love using the slow cooker in the summer! Thanks for these great ideas!
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I don’t use my slow cooker much during the summer months, but this is encouragement for me to bring it out this time of year.
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I love slow-cooker meal ideas. The slow cooker is my friend! Thanks for sharing!
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Julie…I love to fix meals in the slow cooker and summer always find me doing it more since its so warm here. These look tasty and I will have to try them. I also want to try your Disassembled Shepherd’s Pie. Glad to have you share at Monday’s Musings.
Thanks for stopping by! I hope you do try it. It’s a staple here as it is so quick and easy and can be changed up with little tweaks.
Ooh, quick bread in the slow cooker? I need to look into this! Thanks for the tip!
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Thanks for sharing my taquitos! And what a wonderful list! ๐