Nothing says Autumn like breaking out the slow cooker! Make dinner easy with a slow cooker, so you can set it and forget it! Old Town Spice Shop, your herbs and spices store in Fort Collins, has recipes for you that we know you’ll love. Using a slow cooker on any day of the week that you don’t feel like cooking is perfect – throw your ingredients into it and dinner will be ready at the end of the day. Here are some of our favorite recipes:
Slow Cooker Autumn Beef Chili
Autumn is the perfect time to cook a big batch of chili! Our favorite beef chili recipe calls for ground beef, tomato paste, onion, kidney beans, crushed tomatoes, beer, garlic cloves, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. You can grab all of the spices you need from your herbs and spices store in Fort Collins: Old Town Spice Shop. Nothing tastes better on a cold night than a hearty bowl of chili!
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Slow Cooker Chicken Thighs
This recipe is a favorite, because it makes for a super-quick dinner on weeknights! All you need is olive oil, chicken thighs, salt, pepper, soy sauce, tomato sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sriracha, lime, and rice.
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Easy Butternut Squash Soup
There’s a reason it’s called Easy Butternut Squash Soup! It doesn’t need many ingredients and there’s no pre-cooking involved. Our recipe includes butternut squash, onion, carrot, garlic, thyme, sage, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cayenne, and heavy cream. Add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker and go about your day! This one you can definitely set and forget. Enjoy a warm cup of soup without the effort.
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Slow Cooker Stuffing
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, so we wanted to share our special slow cooker stuffing recipe with you! Take the stress out of at least one of your dishes by throwing it in the slow cooker. Here’s what you’ll need: butter, cooking spray, celery, onion, thyme, rosemary, sage, eggs, chicken broth, salt, pepper, dried bread, and parsley. Prep your celery and onion, add the ingredients to the pot, and you’re ready to serve stuffing in 4 hours or less!
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Bonus Recipe: Slow Cooker Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam
Our slow cooker Maple Bourbon Bacon Jam is easy, and you can store it in the freezer if you make a large batch! You’ll need bacon, onion, garlic, apple cider vinegar, coffee, brown sugar, maple syrup, bourbon, chipotle in adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground pepper. First, you cook the bacon and onion, then add the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker. Once it’s done, add it to mason jars and store it in the fridge or freeze it for later. It’s perfect on toast, pancakes, or meat for an added sweet flavor.
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At Old Town Spice Shop, your herbs and spices store in Fort Collins, we love sharing our favorite recipes and spices with you. We have everything you need to make easy slow cooker meals this autumn. Give us a call or stop by the shop to ask for more recipes and our favorite spices! You can find our delicious spices, blends, and more at Old Town Spice Shop or visit us online at www.oldtownspiceshop.com. We hope you enjoy these recipes! Let us know if you try them.