So yes it’s the first #tuesdaytips of the year and while it is cold and snowy outside, we wanted to make your life easier with a roundup of delicious recipes you can through into your crockpot, slow cooker or instapot. I used to only use our crockpot for a few select recipes prior to becoming a mom, but especially as he get older, we have bringing out our instapot and crockpot more and more. It is easy to set up in the morning and have it cooking while we are busy doing other things like lessons, or working, or even running errands. I don’t have to worry about what we will be making for dinner later in the day.

These recipes also make it easy for your kiddos to help out by using knife skills, reading and measuring. Plus who doesn’t love a warm meal that makes your home smell absolutely delicious. We hope you enjoy the recipes below.

Easy Crockpot Sausage & Tortellini Soup – Mimosas and Motherhood

“Crockpot Sausage and Tortellini Soup is the easiest and most delicious soup to whip up and is pure comfort food!With just 6 simple (and cheap!) ingredients, this is sure to become one of your favorites.” – Siobhan

Slow Cooker Applesauce Chicken – strength & Sunshine

“Two simple ingredients infused together with the help and ease of the slow cooker. Savory and sweet, this applesauce chicken will soon become a family favorite. Paleo and gluten-free with no refined sugars, healthy and simple at it’s best!” – Rebecca

Recipe ReDux #13 Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken – Strength & Sunshine

“It feels weird posting on a Saturday, but gotta do it for the ReDux! I am actually super excited to finally share this AWESOME recipe with you (if you can even call it that). When I saw this months theme, I knew this would be the perfect recipe to share. I am craving this recipe as we speak, but of course…I am living in a dorm and I can’t exactly whip out the slow cooker.” – Rebecca

Slow Cooker Taco Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo, Allergy-Free) – Strength & Sunshine

“The best Slow Cooker Taco Chicken recipe perfect for tacos, burritos, even quesadillas! This healthy Mexican shredded chicken is so easy to throw in the Crock-Pot, it’s gluten-free, paleo, and allergy-free! Grab your favorite taco sauce and relax as your weeknight dinner cooks itself to perfection!” – Rebecca

Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken (Gluten-Free, Paleo) – Strength & Sunshine

“The most delicious, moist, and easy slow cooker chicken yet! Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken requires just a few ingredients: your favorite salsa, some spices, and the chicken! The perfect healthy, gluten-free, paleo weeknight dinner to please everyone!” – Rebecca

Slow Cooker Applesauce | Easy, Simple, No Added Sugar – Strength & Sunshine

“Nothing smells more like autumn comfort than apples simmering in the slow cooker! Easy homemade slow cooker applesauce with none of the work, hassles; no peeling and no added sugar. Add some cinnamon and spice or keep it baby and kid-friendly plain; the final product is up to you but will always be delicious! The perfect gluten-free, vegan, allergy-free, and paleo sweet snack!” – Rebecca

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Sandwiches – Christina’s Cucina

“Slow cooker pulled pork sandwiches are the easiest way to make one of the tastiest American sandwiches that I know.” – Christina

CROCKPOT CHICKEN POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS – Simply Scrumptious Eats

“Crockpot chicken potatoes and green beans is an easy one-pot meal made in the slow cooker. This flavorful dish, that takes minutes to prepare, uses a homemade lemon Italian seasoning dressing. The end result is tender chicken, red potatoes, and tender yet crisp green beans.” – Andrea

Homemade Apple Cider (Stovetop or Crockpot) – Foodworthfeed

“Homemade Apple Cider is a cozy treat perfect for sipping throughout the Fall and Winter months.” – Scott and Taylor

Crockpot Shredded Chicken – Nourish Plate

“This Crockpot shredded chicken is so easy, juicy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep! It’s an all-purpose recipe that can be used to make wraps, sandwiches, tacos, and even casseroles.” – Amy

4-INGREDIENT CROCKPOT GRAPE JELLY MEATBALLS – Crayons & Cravings

“Grape jelly meatballs make the perfect cocktail meatball appetizer for potlucks, parties, and BBQs alike.” – Jaclyn

CROCKPOT FRITO PIE – Crayons & Cravings

“Crockpot Frito Pie Recipe with ground beef, enchilada sauce, beans, ROTEL, cheese, and crispy Fritos is a new twist on a comfort food classic.” – Jaclyn

Delicious and Easy Dr. Pepper Slow Cooker Pork Chops Recipe – Two Kids and a Coupon

“These easy Dr. Pepper slow cooker pork chops are the perfect recipe for busy nights. With only three ingredients, prep only takes minutes. Here’s how to make them!” – Kim

Olive Garden Chicken Pasta – Little Sunny Kitchen

“Olive Garden Chicken Pasta is the easiest crockpot meal with chicken! Classic Olive Garden flavors in this crockpot chicken make it the perfect topping for a big bowl of pasta.” – Diana

Slow Cooker Pork Chops (With Gravy) – Little Sunny Kitchen

“Slow Cooker Pork Chops are tender, flavorful, and smothered in a savory, rich and silky gravy. You’ll love making this recipe for slow cooker pork chops with gravy because it’s super simple and everyone will love it” – Diana

CROCK POT LASAGNA – I heart eating

“Crock Pot Lasagna is an easy slow cooker dinner made with Italian sausage, cheesy filling, and rich sauce – just like in a traditional lasagna recipe!” – Kate

EASY 3 INGREDIENT CROCK POT CHICKEN TACOS – I heart eating

“These easy, 3 ingredient crock pot chicken tacos make a quick but delicious dinner! This recipe takes just minutes to prep, and it makes a great filling for tacos, burritos, and more.” – Kate

Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken – The Art of Food and Wine

“The magic of the slow cooker is that you can assemble everything in the morning and have dinner ready without much hassle!” – Jayne and Cyndy

SWEET HAWAIIAN CROCKPOT CHICKEN – Two Pink Peonies

“This sweet Hawaiian crockpot chicken is a super easy toss and go recipe. It goes great over rice with a side of steamed vegetables!” – Audrey

CROCKPOT BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS – Two Pink Peonies

“These crockpot BBQ chicken thighs are not only delicious but they are a super easy three ingredient recipe. It doesn’t get much better than that!” – Audrey

Mississippi Pot Roast- The Denver Housewife” Mississippi Pot Roast- The Denver Housewife

“Mississippi Pot Roast is the easiest pot roast recipe you’ll ever make. With just 5 ingredients you dump it and forget about it in a slow cooker. Several hours later you have a moist and flavorful pot roast ready and waiting for you.” – Jamie