Keep in mind you can always make substitutions

If you like the sound of the shredded beef recipe but have pork tenderloin in the freezer, use that. Ground beef can fill-in for ground turkey or vice versa. Don’t have the seasoning packets, use a spice blend or several spices that you have on hand. Salsa is a great substitute for diced tomatoes. Just use what you have. Experiment. Have fun! If the recipe is too large of a quantity, involve the kids and use it as a math lesson. Have them help you cut it down and measure the ingredients. Or, make the entire batch and freeze the leftovers for a quick meal in the future. Hopefully the following recipes will be a thumbs up for you and fun, easy options for the family to help make dinner.

1. Slow Cooker 3-Ingredient Barbecue Chicken

2. Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sliders

3. Slow Cooker Easiest Ever Baby Back Ribs

4. Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sloppy Joes

5. Slow Cooker Chili Mac

Lastly, for a treat, this is a Test Kitchen favorite:

6. Slow Cooker Triple Chocolate Cake

 Let us know some of your go-to slow cooker recipes @hamiltonbeachCA.