Meal One
Slow Cooker Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Soup served with Crackers
You can use the 3 minute boil on the peas as a head start if you forget to soak overnight. Use turkey sausage instead of kielbasa or andouille to decrease the fat content. Omit the sausage for a vegetarian version.
Meal Two
Slow Cooker Pot Roast served with Mashed Potatoes and Salad
I usually add extra carrots to the pot roast. Mashed potatoes work well with the sauce. Pick up prepared mashed potatoes to cut down on last minute cooking time.
Meal Three
Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches, Celery and Carrot Sticks
A great recipe to double! Serve open faced on a whole grain bun for a slightly healthier version. Use whatever raw veggies you have on hand and serve with Ranch dressing.
Meal Four
Slow Cooker Jambalaya served with Brown Rice and Salad
Use turkey sausage instead of andouille to decrease the fat content. The recipe calls for cooked shrimp but uncooked shrimp works fine as well.
Meal Five
Slow Cooker Chicken served with Steamed Broccoli and Sweet Potatoes
I usually buy rotisserie chickens but this slow cooker chicken recipe is very easy. For more flavor, add poultry seasoning, garlic powder and/or Mrs. Dash to the chicken.