Crockpot Recipes

Introduction It was 10:47 PM on a sluggish Wednesday, and I was hit by this gnawing craving for something hearty and warm. I didn’t have … Read more

“Why can’t you just toss the chicken in the crockpot with the honey and garlic and call it a day?” my friend asked, clearly done … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple chicken stew. I grabbed the wrong can of tomatoes, the crockpot was still half-full from last night’s chili, … Read more

Introduction The summer I turned thirty, I was waiting on a delayed train at a small-town station when the quietest person in the group—an older … Read more

Introduction My neighbor watched me wrestle with a mountain of frozen potatoes and a dozen spices, clearly overwhelmed, and didn’t say anything at first. Then, … Read more

Introduction My roommate had refused to eat chicken breast for years. Said it was “always dry and boring”—and honestly, I didn’t blame them. I mean, … Read more

Introduction “You really don’t need to fuss over those potatoes,” my coworker said, watching me wrestle with a boiling pot and a mound of russets, … Read more

This was supposed to be a simple batch of cinnamon rolls baked in the oven, but I grabbed the slow cooker insert instead of the … Read more

There used to be a tiny Italian trattoria tucked away in an alley just off the bustling Pike Place Market in Seattle that made the … Read more

“You know that feeling when the power goes out in the middle of a blizzard, and all you have are a few basics in your … Read more