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Slow Cooker Secrets

by Sarah Olson on August 26, 2019 | Updated March 28, 2021 37 Comments

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Do you want to learn how I use my slow cooker all week? I have a new email series I know you’ll enjoy.

I’ve compiled my slow cooker tips and tricks into a series that will be delivered to your inbox for free!

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If you aren’t using your slow cooker as much as you would like to, you must sign up for this series. You’ll get plenty of ideas about how to use your slow cooker more.

In this 5-day email series, I will share my favorite recipes, kitchen tips, and overall strategies to help you create wonderful recipes that don’t take much time in the kitchen.

Fill out the form below and start the series today!

I hope you enjoy this series and learn to use your slow cooker more! Thank you for signing up!

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    1. debbie stack says

      April 11, 2021 at 7:18 pm

      Sarah Stay safe and warm and HEALTHY and God’s Blessings to you and yours for all Eternity and I can’t wait to get your recipes.

      Reply
    2. Kathy says

      January 29, 2021 at 3:53 pm

      Hi Sarah, I just found your sight quite by accident, but am thrilled! I have multiple slow cookers in various sizes so I will be making many of your wonderful recipes. I can’t wait to get started. When my adult children were growing up, I used them all the time, with boring recipes, I might add. Thank you so much. My husband is thrilled. Kathy

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      • Sarah Olson says

        January 29, 2021 at 4:01 pm

        Nice to meet you, Kathy! I think you will love the recipes.

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    3. Anonymous says

      October 21, 2020 at 6:09 am

      Very excited to try these recipes!

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      • Anonymous says

        November 17, 2020 at 9:47 am

        Yes, love them all.

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    4. ZacknMarcy says

      September 17, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Thanks to my daughter, Kaylin, I have FINALLY found my absolute, go to site for slow cooker recipes!!! Kaylin wanted to bring over her boyfriend for dinner and asked me if it was ok. He is choosy with food so Kaylin found your Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken Penne and OH MY DELICIOUS!! You Sarah are such a Blessing!! I can’t wait to make many more delicious meals from your site!! Thank you Sarah oh so much! I’m gonna have to get another Crock Pot because of the Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake dessert and make the Swiss Steak for dinner in the other!

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      • Constance says

        December 9, 2020 at 3:03 am

        Yor crockpot white chille so awesome I just added marzella cheese and what a great comfort food for a cold early morning . Awesome tks!!!

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        • Sarah Olson says

          December 9, 2020 at 7:42 am

          SO great to hear! We love that recipe too!

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    5. Lynne says

      July 20, 2020 at 12:47 am

      Hi Sarah. I just landed on your website tonight surfing for slow cooker recipes. You are a Blessing. My husband is an essential worker and since COVID-19, he has not been home much; and I have a lot of mobility issues and cooking has been extremely difficult. My daughter has P.O.T.S. Syndrome which cause her to pass out without any warning signs. She had passed out twice while making dinner this month, therefore, slow cooking is what is best for us. I have watched a lot of your video and I know that I can make that. I can not wait to start using your recipes this week because take-out doesn’t taste the same as home cooked meals and it’s expensive too.

      Do you have any plans on making a series on make ahead slow cooker freezer meals?

      Like I said you are a true Blessing and thank you for sharing your recipes.

      Lynne

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      • Sarah Olson says

        July 20, 2020 at 7:12 am

        Hi Lynne, I’m so happy you are finding recipes! I don’t have plans right now for a freezer meal series, but I will keep it in mind.

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      • Brad says

        September 8, 2020 at 1:15 pm

        I agree with you 100%

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    6. Marlene says

      July 11, 2020 at 9:42 am

      I enrolled my 42 yr old daughter Martine to your program . I hope it will encourage her to make some wonderful recipes and give her kitchen a nice homey smell from the slow cooker . That would give her so much comfort . I enrolled myself as I love recipes of all kinds !
      Thank you

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    7. Dan Manor says

      July 10, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      Hi Sarah. I would just like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this website. I am an over the road truck driver and I cook virtually all of my dinners in my slow cooker while I’m driving down the road. Before I found your website I only knew how to make a handful of dishes in my slow cooker and quite frankly was getting sick of eating the same thing over and over. Then I found this website and all of the delicious recipes that you have compiled and am very grateful to have variety in my meals again. Keep up the good work.

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      • Sarah Olson says

        July 11, 2020 at 7:19 am

        Thank you Dan! Very nice of you. I enjoy making slow cooker recipes even 7 years later!

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    8. Rita Ann Diette says

      May 25, 2020 at 10:25 am

      I would like to receive your newsletter on line

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      • Sarah Olson says

        May 25, 2020 at 10:36 am

        Hi Rita, Signing up to this series will put you into the free recipe newsletters.

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      • Anonymous says

        June 18, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        Thank you.

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      • Linda roos says

        August 30, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        Me too!! Looks yummy. Sign me up please

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    9. Joyce Mason says

      April 25, 2020 at 12:48 am

      I would like to find recipes for my slow cooker

      Reply
      • Cherie Polleyy says

        June 23, 2020 at 4:00 am

        Thabk you for givibg me new reciepts. I need new ideas.

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    10. Julie says

      April 2, 2020 at 10:43 am

      My daughter-in-law will not eat meat if it is on a bone. Can recipes that call for bone-in chicken be substituted with boneless chicken breasts? Thank You. Julie

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      • Sarah Olson says

        April 2, 2020 at 11:53 am

        Yes, most can! One’s that don’t have any liquid I would add a splash of broth.

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    11. ML Murphy says

      March 3, 2020 at 2:50 pm

      What brand of slow cooker is the best, in your opinion? I have a black & decker and it has cracks that bleed into the cooker, I am afraid to use it…

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      • Sarah Olson says

        March 3, 2020 at 4:09 pm

        I use a Crockpot Brand 6-quart with a timer.

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      • Brenda says

        December 29, 2020 at 7:40 am

        If you have thrift stores in your area check them out. The ones I go to usually have just the ceramic inserts for a lot of different size Slow Cookers. Chances are you will be able to find a replacement for yours very cheap.

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    12. Sandi McDonald says

      March 2, 2020 at 9:27 am

      I went into my fantastic cook book The Magical slow cooker by my most favorite cook “Sarah Olson” and could not find the recipe for St. Patrick’s Day Guinness Beer, Corn Beef & Cabbage, so I was wondering if you happened to provide newer recipes by e-mail? Please advise……..Sandi Mc

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      • Sarah Olson says

        March 2, 2020 at 9:36 am

        Hi Sandy, I do send my newest recipes in email, but all the recipes are always available here on the site. Here is that recipe: https://www.themagicalslowcooker.com/slow-cooker-guinness-corned-beef-and-cabbage/

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    13. Bonnie Burgess says

      December 27, 2019 at 2:20 pm

      Hello, our daughter (27) & her daughter (22 Mo’s) have they’re own place now & my daughter is doing an amazing job as a single parent but I worry about they’re eating habits. Our daughter is petite, 100# 5’2″ & her daughter also a tiny thing lol. The problem is time, she runs out of time and either fast food or a quick hot Pocket or microwave burger or can of ravioli becomes the main meal. Cereal is really the only breakfast item on the menu and that’s about it. Our daughter doesn’t really cook (my fault) but I know she’d love it if was quick and easy … Which is where you come in ! Can you please suggest a few slow cooker recipes that would tempt both our girls … I’m desperate to get them on a different track before it’s too late. Help !! Thanks so much, Mimi

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    14. Joan Bullock says

      December 23, 2019 at 5:28 am

      Don’t use the slow cooker much – grandkids live with me now and they don’t like cassaroles – help!

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      • Jeanne says

        August 3, 2020 at 12:19 pm

        you are acting as their parent — you aren’t their friend. Make what ever you wish, set in front of them, and if they are hungry enough, they WILL eat it.

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    15. GEORGE ROSS says

      November 26, 2019 at 9:54 am

      Sara,
      I Need a Recipe for a Slow Cooker Turkey Breast. 6 lb. Breast.
      Thank You .
      George Ross

      779-803-3125

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      • Ang says

        March 15, 2020 at 2:49 pm

        I would use her slow cooker chicken and gravy recipe but use the turkey gravy packets instead of the chicken ones. And probably will need to double the amounts of everything.

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    16. Pauline says

      November 9, 2019 at 6:21 pm

      Hi.
      I have had gastric band surgery so I can only eat small meals. I would love some easy low calorie recipes that I can make in the slow cooker with heaps left to freeze into individual meals for myself. It would be so much easier than cooking a small meal every time as I cook a seperate meal for my husband.

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    17. Anonymous says

      September 30, 2019 at 11:10 am

      Just watched a couple videos and can’t wait to start trying them! Might have to get another slow cooker!

      Reply
    18. Willi Martin says

      August 29, 2019 at 10:07 am

      I just became a widow in June so cooking for myself is not fun so I need easy meals to prepare. Please help me! Willi Martin

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      • Sarah Olson says

        August 29, 2019 at 10:11 am

        Hi Willi! I hope you find some great recipes to enjoy! I’m so sorry about your spouse.

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    19. sherry gregory says

      August 28, 2019 at 12:50 pm

      love hints for cooking

      Reply

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