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    Home » Slow Cooker

    Published on Apr 14, 2017. Modified on Mar 6, 2022 by bakingqueen74. This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

    These Spring and Summer Slow Cooker Recipes Are Not To Be Missed

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    No need to put away your slow cooker now the temperature is rising – with these spring and summer slow cooker recipes you’ll be able to continue to use it all year round, without heating up your kitchen!

    These lighter and fresher slow cooker recipes really are not to be missed. And there are no stews or casseroles in sight!

    Many people think a slow cooker is only useful for making cold weather dishes like meat stew and chilli. But that really isn’t the case.

    When you can make loaves of bread, vegetables for salads, side dishes, meats for slicing and much more in your slow cooker, this shows you can still rely on it to make fresh and flavourful dishes for the warmer months, keeping the convenience factor that is key with slow cooker cooking.

    Of course the other positives are that the cost of using a slow cooker is so low compared to using your main oven, and when the weather is really hot cooking in a slow cooker won’t make your kitchen any hotter!

    Bookmark these recipes and you’ll have plenty of slow cooker ideas to try out this spring and summer!

    1
    Slow cooker allspice, orange and lemon chicken - Recipes from a Pantry
    Spiced Lemon Crockpot Chicken Thighs from Recipes from a Pantry
    Great with salads in the summer, or for a quick midweek meal, these chicken thighs are spiced and full of flavour.
    Check out this recipe

     

    2
    Risotto in a white serving dish with tomatoes in a bowl to the side.
    Slow Cooker Spinach and Halloumi Pearl Barley Risotto
    A delicious vegetarian meal or side dish with spinach and halloumi
    Check out this recipe

     

    3
    Simple slow cooked beetroot - Fab Food 4 All
    Simple Slow Cooked Beetroot from Fab Food 4 All
    Such a simple and time-saving way to prepare your beetroot, whether homegrown or not.
    Check out this recipe

     

    4
    Slow cooker cornbread with veggie and cheese topping.
    Slow Cooker Cheesy Cornbread
    Cheesy cornbread topped with courgette, tomatoes and peppers which you bake in your slow cooker, for a great side or veggie main meal dish
    Check out this recipe

     

    5
    Slow Cooked Ham with Juniper, Lime and Jasmine - Foodie Quine
    Slow Cooked Ham with Juniper, Lime and Jasmine from Foodie Quine
    This ham is cooked with zingy fresh flavours and is great with salads for a light meal.
    Check out this recipe

     

    6
    Slow Cooker Coconut Fish Curry
    A delicious light fish curry made in the slow cooker, using coconut milk
    Check out this recipe

     

    7
    Slow cooker cornbread - Fuss Free Flavours
    Slow Cooker Cornbread from Fuss Free Flavours
    This delicious cornbread is ideal for serving with soups and salads in the summer, and chillis and casseroles when the weather gets colder.
    Check out this recipe

     

    8
    Frittata with red pepper and cheese, garnished with fresh rosemary, on a white plate.
    Slow Cooker Goats Cheese and Red Onion Frittata
    A summery lunch recipe for a frittata with goats cheese, red pepper and red onion made in your slow cooker
    Check out this recipe

     

    9
    Easy cheesy pulled chicken wraps - Fab Food 4 All
    Easy Cheesy Pulled Chicken Wraps from Fab Food 4 All
    Pulled chicken is so versatile, for a light summery meal here it is served in wraps, so colourful!
    Check out this recipe

     

    10
    Close up of a loaf of bread.
    Slow Cooker Tomato Paprika Bread
    A tasty loaf with smoked paprika and tomato flavours, baked in your crockpot
    Check out this recipe

     

    11
    A baked potato cut open topped with fresh herbs.
    Slow Cooker Baked Potatoes
    A simple method for baking jacket potatoes (baked potatoes) in your slow cooker, easy, convenient and economical, without using foil.
    Check out this recipe

     

    12
    Cake with drizzled white icing with limes beside it on a rack.
    Slow Cooker Coconut and Lime Cake
    A slow cooker cake full of tropical flavours!
    Check out this recipe

    Spring/Summer Slow Cooker Collection

    I’m sure you’ll agree there is some great spring and summer slow cooker inspiration here.

    If your crockpot can provide healthy and fresh foods in spring and summer there is no need to consign it to the back of your store cupboard until winter!

    I love to use mine all year round for the convenience and so the main oven doesn’t heat up the kitchen when it gets hot.

     

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    Check out my slow cooker archives for all my slow cooker recipes at a glance!

    Whether you need slow cooker recipes for summer, autumn/fall, slow cooker desserts, bread, breakfasts, vegetarian options or main dishes, I’ve got something for you.

     

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    Comments

    1. Camilla says

      April 16, 2017 at 9:53 pm

      Loving all these summery dishes and really want to try making bread in my slow cooker now. Thanks for including my recipes:-)

      Reply
    2. Jacqueline says

      April 16, 2017 at 11:29 am

      Some good veggie ideas for me to try here. I seriously need some inspiration for my slow cooker.

      Reply
    3. munchies and munchkins says

      April 16, 2017 at 10:26 am

      What a great round up of recipes. That fish curry looks incredible. Thanks for linking to my bread x

      Reply
    4. Kate | Veggie Desserts says

      April 16, 2017 at 9:47 am

      So many great slow cooker recipes! It really is a versatile gadget.

      Reply
    5. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      April 16, 2017 at 9:29 am

      I need to use my slow cooker more in the spring and summer – what a fab selection of recipes to inspire me.

      Reply

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