The Salty Cook

Category: slow cooker

  • Adopt, Adapt, Improve

    One of the bigger challenges in our household is time management. I work a traditional 9-5 job (although I am fortunate enough to be working at home) and my wife works overnights as a nurse. My kids have busy schedules of their own but don’t drive yet, so between the four of us, our various…

  • Hot Chocolate Bar

    One of the most popular amenities at our (very occasional) holiday gatherings is the Hot Chocolate Bar. Guests and hosts enjoy grabbing a fun, customizable mug of cocoa, and the bar always makes a great focal point to get the gathering moving. The secret to success with this is to use rich ingredients: nobody wants…

  • Crock Pot White Chicken Chili

    White chicken chili is a fun take on traditional chili. Filled with beans, corn, and chiles, this dish is just as filling as it is nutritious! Note: this recipe requires 8-10 hours of cooking time so is best assembled well in advance. Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Check out our other recipes on…

  • Super Easy Chili

    When cool weather comes to town, this chili will warm your belly. We keep it pretty simple but you could easily build on this recipe: try adding hot sauce, corn, peppers, and other ingredients you enjoy to really make it your own. Note: we use a slow cooker, but you can also make this in…

  • Slow-Cooker Chili

    The slow cooker is an underrated piece of kitchen kit. This slow-cooker chili is perfect for cool autumn days, but you’ll want to eat it year-round. Best of all, it’s quick, easy, and nourishing. Ingredients Process Did you enjoy this recipe? Check out our other recipes on The Recipes page! Note: due to poor organization…