Everyone stays so busy that it’s hard to find the time to cook delicious, made-from-scratch meals.

So, if you want to taste of a meal that takes all day, let it cook all day, without you. That’s the wonderful thing about Crock Pots. However, I tend to let my Crock Pot sit for weeks without using it. You can cook almost anything in a crock. Here are a few ideas to try.

I don’t care for the taste of beer. However, I do like to cook with beer. The first recipe is beer-braised chicken. It’s a great use for beer that is about to expire. Don’t use a really cheap beer; it will ruin the flavor of the chicken.

The second recipe is a great way to have a terrific Mexican dish. You will love this one, especially since you do so little work to get it ready. You can make it hot by using a hotter pepper or make it totally mild by leaving out the pepper.

The third recipe is wonderful. You will love it. However, it does take a little more effort because you brown the chicken before placing it in the Crock Pot. However, it’s still an easy dish to make and well worth the time. Don’t worry about the amount of garlic in this recipe, once it’s cooked, it not too garlicky!

The fourth recipe is artichoke and cheese dip. I love artichoke dips. This one is easy and delicious. However, it only cooks for an hour, so you can make this without a lot of effort.

The last recipe is Crock Pot meatloaf. This will become a favorite because it’s so easy. You can put it in the crockpot the night before and stick it in the fridge. When you get ready to leave for work the next morning, put it on and dinner will be waiting for you when you come home. I like it better with crackers crumbs, but you can make it either way.

Beer Braised Chicken Recipe

4 Boneless Chicken Breast Halves

1 Can (12 ounce size) Beer

1 Cup Chili Sauce

4 Medium Potatoes, peeled and sliced

2 Ribs Celery, Sliced

1 Cup Baby Carrots