7 recipes that you never thought to make in your slow cooker

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It’s safe to say that we are all well aware by now that our slow cookers are the perfect appliance when it comes to producing tender meats and hearty stews. It’s obviously delicious and deliciously obvious. But, it’s important to bear in mind that there are a wealth of fantastic dishes and snacks that you can make in your slow cooker that you may have never dreamed possible!
See for yourself with these 7 fantastic recipes that you never thought to make in your slow cooker!
1. Whole chicken
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If you haven’t yet endeavored to make a whole chicken in your slow cooker, now is the time! This combination of chicken, herbs, garlic and a slow cooker is sublime. Get the full recipe here.
2. Applesauce
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A few times a year I'll make a big batch of applesauce in my slow cooker, as in the recipe below. It freezes beautifully, and can be used in so many different ways. Pull it out to eat as a snack, use it in apple cake, or in any baked good to replace the fat. It's definitely handy to have around, and the aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting through the house aren't bad, either.
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3. Potatoes au gratin
This is a fancy-sounding dish that can come out divine in the slow cooker with the help of the recipe below. It's super simple to make and will impress your guests. Get the full recipe here.
4. Apricot chicken
This recipe isn’t as mind-blowing as the others on this list, but it certainly is just as delicious! With the addition of sweet apricots, this recipe for Slow Cooker Apricot Chicken from Family Food on the Table is catapulted into the realm of spectacular—and we have to admit, we had never thought of making it before!
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5. Chex mix
That’s right—take a second glance, you read the title correctly! We could not be more excited about this amazing recipe for slow cooker Chex Mix from Gimme Some Oven. A brilliant snack to make for the little ones at the start of the week—you may not have thought to make this one before, but we assure you, you won’t forget it!
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6. Baby back ribs
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What can you do on those rainy days when you’re craving nothing but sticky BBQ ribs? Throw them in the slow cooker! Get the full recipe here.
7. Rice pudding
One of the most comforting and nostalgic dishes on our list, this Rice Pudding recipe from Mumsnet is as simple as it is delicious. A wonderful recipe to add to your slow cooker repertoire—making this wholesome dessert at the start of the week makes for excellent treats for the little ones!
We definitely recommend the optional sprinkling of cinnamon at the end, and feel free to add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract for another layer of flavor!
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