One of the easiest methods of getting dinner on the table quickly is with one of the smaller appliances that cook the slowest. What is this wonder appliance? Your crock pot slow cooker of course. There is a multitude of interesting and delicious crock pot recipes available these days. Keep your family well fed and looking forward to coming to the dinner table. By using your crock pot to prepare your meals, you can start it all in the morning and have supper waiting when you come home.

There are so many different delicious crock pot recipes available now days. You can feed your family well, and with variety too. If your family loves Mexican dishes, but you're tired of the same old tacos for dinner, try one of our simple Mexican recipes. Start your meal in the morning and come home to an easy evening of dinner with the family.

As we approach the fall season, it is a busy time for most of us. It is especially busy for families as the kids go back to school. With school comes homework, athletic practices, ballgames, and other activities. It is also a time that is perfect for soups and chowders as the cool air settles over us. It is also the perfect time to bring out the slowcookers and crockpots, making it easier for busy moms and dads to get dinner on the table. If you are a regular reader of my articles, you know I promote family mealtime. This is a recipe to make that easier for all. Bean-Bacon Chowder is a perfect family recipe.

For all the busy cooks out there, here are a couple of recipes to help you put dinner on the table quickly, easily, and economically. With a crockpot entree of meat and potatoes, add a make-ahead green bean salad and you are ready to feed your family a nutritious dinner in no time at all.

For the busy family on the go, or just the cook with little time for making nutrious meals, Beef Tips with Zip are perfect for you. Bring out the crockpot or slowcooker and take full advantage of its benefits. This recipe is easy to toss into the crockpot in the morning and ready when you get home. The surprise "zip" ingredient adds a surprising flavor as well as tenderizes the meat. Everyone will want to know why your beef tips are different than the ones they've had in the past! Serve over brown rice or no-yolk egg noodles. Add a salad, then finish off the meal with our Banana-Split cake that is diabetic friendly.

For busy cooks, the crockpot or slowcooker is indispensable. This easy soup is another reason why. Versatile for lunch (cook on high three hours) or dinner (cook on low all day), Old Santa Fe Soup is a perfect slowcooker meal. Serve with tortilla chips, corn chips or softened warmed tortillas. What could be easier? For dessert try this chocolate pie that is a perfect dessert for diabetics as well as everyone. There's no need to make two desserts, one for diabetics and one for others. This pie is tasty enough for everyone to enjoy.