Michael Smith Slow Cooker Recipes

Best Slow Cooker Recipes from Our Stars

Fill your slow cooker (and your belly) with one of these delicious recipes from Food Network stars Michael Smith, Ree Drummond, Ina Garten, Alton Brown, Anna Olson, Nancy Fuller and Valerie Bertinelli.

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Pulled Pork Sandwich

Pull out your slow cooker for a batch of spicy, rich pulled pork sandwiches your family will ask you to make again and again. Chipotle peppers in piquante adobo sauce give this saucy dish a bonus flavour bomb. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/pulled-pork-sandwich/13377/" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Pulled Pork Sandwich</a>
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Beef and Potatoes Pot Roast

Harness the power of your slow cooker to make a rich, veggie-filled gravy to serve alongside your pot roast and potatoes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/beef-and-potatoes-pot-roast/13237/" target="_blank">Michael Smith's Beef and Potatoes Pot Roast</a>
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French Onion Chicken Stew

This French onion soup-inspired slow cooker stew gets filled out with moist chicken thighs, baby spinach and a splash of sherry. Cheese is optional, but definitely recommended. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/michael-smiths-french-onion-chicken-stew/13225/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Michael Smith's French Onion Chicken Stew</a>
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Cook and Entertain, Simultaneously

Sweet and savoury party mix is toasted to perfection in the slow cooker. The low and slow cooking method ensures each and every bite is as evenly crisp and delicious as the last. Plus, you'll be able to greet your party guests while the snacks are slow cooking away. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/party-mix/17833/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman's Party Mix</a>
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Slow Cooker Peppers and Pork Chops

Pork is seared on both sides and placed into a slow cooker with apples, onions and broth for a cheap, fuss-free weeknight meal. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-pepper-pork-chops/18151/" target="_blank">Alton Brown's Slow Cooker Peppers and Pork Chops</a>
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Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler

 Skip the oven and try your hand at this simple and satisfying peach cobbler made in the slow cooker. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-peach-cobbler/18152/" target="_blank">Alton Brown's Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler</a>
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Overnight Oatmeal

Wake up to ready-to-eat <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/24-oatmeal-recipes-worth-waking-up-for/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">oatmeal</a> packed with dried cranberries and figs, cooked overnight in your slow cooker. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/overnight-oatmeal/17365/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Alton Brown's Overnight Oatmeal</a>
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Slow Cooker Chili Baked Beans

Make a big batch of this spicy pork and beans dish to serve for dinner and freeze the rest for another time-crunched weeknight. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-chili-baked-beans/12816/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Slow Cooker Chili Baked Beans</a>
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Slow Cooker Beef Ragout with Rigatoni

Make this easy and comforting beef ragout when you've got a house full of people and don't want to turn on the oven. Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-beef-ragout-with-rigatoni/12810/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Slow Cooker Beef Ragout</a>
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Slow-Cooked Tomato and Garlic Fettuccine

The slow cooked sauce, fresh basil and rich mix of ripe tomatoes delivers a burst of taste to family-style dining that's sure to bring guests together. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooked-tomato-and-garlic-fettuccine/14127/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Slow-Cooked Tomato and Garlic Fettuccine</a>
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Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs

Anna Olson's easy and cheap slow cooker dinner will have the house smelling like summer BBQ, even if it's mighty cold outside. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-bbq-chicken-legs/13666/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Anna Olson's Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Legs</a>
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Slowcooker Cheescake

Cooking cheesecake in a slow cooker produces wonderfully creamy and silky texture, and a mouth-watering dessert. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-cheesecake/18719/" target="_blank">Ricardo's Slow Cooker Cheesecake</a>
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Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes

Creamy and buttery, these slow-cooked scallops are not to be missed. Guests digging into the rich layers of mandolin-sliced potatoes might just forget about their mains. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-scalloped-potatoes/17237/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Scalloped Potatoes</a>
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Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice

Classic red beans and rice are transformed into a lean dinner that couldn't be easier to prepare. Everything is tossed together in a slow cooker and set to cook — that's it! When you get home from work, a hearty, fragrant meal will be waiting for you. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-red-beans-and-rice/17968/" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli's Slow Cooker Red Beans and Rice</a>
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Italian Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Aioli

A lean cut of beef turns melt-in-your-mouth tender when made in a slow cooker, creating a crave-worthy base for a not-so-average sandwich. To lighten this up further, enjoy the beef on top of a kale salad, romaine lettuce or quinoa. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/italian-slow-cooker-beef-sandwiches-with-giardiniera-aioli/17978/" target="_blank">Valerie Bertinelli's Italian Slow Cooker Beef Sandwiches with Giardiniera Aioli</a>
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A medley of vegetables — think multicoloured carrots, potatoes and beets — round out this hearty beef stew. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/nancy-fullers-slow-cooker-beef-stew/17425/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Beef Stew</a>
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Chicken, White Bean and Corn Chili

Anna Olson masters a hearty chili with this mouthwatering slow cooker recipe that combines chicken, white kidney beans, fresh corn, jalapeno peppers and last but not least, beer. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chicken-white-bean-and-corn-chili/13835/" target="_blank">Anna Olson's Chicken, White Bean and Corn Chili</a>