YES, I need this. Fantastic idea!!!!!!!!!! Yummy, I can't wait for this to get started. I am looking for some of my fav recipes now!!!!!!

LOTS of great recipes to be found through that link! http://allrecipes.com/recipes/main-dish/slow-cooker/Main.aspx

Soup can be very healthful. Beer cheese soup probably is not. But I love it dearly anyway, and I can't wait to try this recipe from Work at Home Mom Revolution.

OK...it they aren't soup recipes for the slow cooker, but the Slow Cooked Apple Cider Pork Roast and Bleu Cheese Flank Steak on the Faithful Dinners Sample Menu are absolutely worth a try. Let's call it "comfort food" from crockpot! http://www.faithfuldinners.com

You just love all the wonderful dishes you can make with the tasty apple cider available now. But, how can you have these decilious items later in the year? I have the answer....FREEZE your apple cider in individual serving amounts. I opt for either 1/2 or 1 cup servings. Defrost and use as suggested in your favorite recipe! For more handy tips like this one, log on to www.faithfuldinners.com and sign up to receive the free weekly newsletter. It always highlights the new weekly menu and gives you handy food preparation tips. Enjoy!

There are a bunch of one-pot recipes in this Real Simple feature on comfort food. And it all looks sooooo yummy! (click link above to enjoy.) http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/recipe-collections-favorites/comfort-food-recipes-00000000022094/

A new menu has just been posted to the Sample Menu of Faithful Dinners, www.faithfuldinners.com. It currently includes such dishes as... APPLE BUTTER SAUSAGES - a deliciously different appetizer perfect for fall gatherings! SLOW COOKED APPLE CIDER PORK ROAST - this has been one of the most popular dishes ever to be posted on Faithful Dinners. You'll have to try it for yourself! SLOW COOKED CHICKEN LEGS - perfect for a casual dinner or as an appetizer! AUNT RUTH'S CHICKEN POT PIE - one of the simplest and tastiest pot pie recipes you'll ever make! ROAST BEEF ENCHILADAS - a wonderful Mexican dish straight from the crockpot! SWEET ACORN SQUASH - a family friendly way to enjoy this seasonal veggie! ROLLED PUMPKIN SPICE COOKIES - an easy cookie that you and your kids can do together! Log on today and give some of these dishes a try. While you are there, sign up to receive the weekly newsletter, which always highlights the new menu and gives you handy tips for feeding your family. http://www.faithfuldinners.com

This recipe from Allrecipes has only two ingredients and garnered hundreds of rave reviews. One caveat: make sure the turkey breast you buy will actually fit in your slow cooker! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Turkey-Breast/Detail.aspx

Another crock pot recipe for turkey (it also tastes fabulous if you use chicken!) and if your turkey is too big, have your husband chop it in half - it works! I promise LOL! http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lemony-Turkey-Breast/Detail.aspx

"This is a spicy, hearty sandwich that will please those who love buffalo chicken wings. This recipe is perfect for those days spent watching football. I like to top these with blue cheese or ranch dressing." http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Buffalo-Chicken-Sandwiches/Detail.aspx

Give this rich golden chowder with spicy Thai notes a try. Adjust the spices to your liking. You're never going to think of sweet potatoes the same way again! The recipe is here.

The author of this blog committed to using her slow-cooker every day for a year, and blogged about it! The recipe photos look delicious, and, bonus: many of the recipes are gluten-free. http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/

This soup is SOOOOO good. And the perfect remedy for a cold too!The pasta will still have a chewy bite when the chicken is ready, but it continues to cook while the soup stands. Serve with rice crackers and lime wedges.Yield: 8 servings (serving size: 1 cup)Ingredients1  tablespoon  vegetable oil1  tablespoon  bottled minced garlic1  tablespoon  bottled grated ginger2  stalks fresh lemongrass, peeled2  cups  water2  (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth1  pound  chicken breast tenders, cut into bite-sized pieces4  ounces  uncooked angel hair pasta1/4  cup  chopped fresh cilantro1  tablespoon  fresh lime juice1/2  teaspoon  salt2  green onions, thinly sliced1  red chile pepper, finely choppedPreparationHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and lemongrass; sauté 3 minutes. Add water and broth; bring to a boil. Add chicken and pasta; cook 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove from heat; stir in remaining ingredients. Let stand 5 minutes. Discard lemongrass.Nutritional InformationCalories:289 (17% from fat)Fat:5.3g (sat 0.9g,mono 1.2g,poly 2.5g)Protein:32.6gCarbohydrate:23.9gFiber:1gCholesterol:66mgIron:2.1mgSodium:738mgCalcium:31mg

This is another South-Beach friendly recipe from Kalyn's Kitchen. It's such a cold and snowy night tonight in so much of the country, I thought a warming, delicious recipe like this one might hit the spot!

Originally Posted by http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=257493&top5=yes !Ingredients1/2  cup  unsalted butter1  medium onion, thinly sliced3  leeks, sliced3  large baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices3  (14 1/2-ounce) cans chicken broth1  teaspoon  salt1/4  teaspoon  pepperToppings: shredded Cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, chopped fresh chivesPreparationMelt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; stir in onion and leek. Cover and cook 20 minutes. Stir in potato; cover and cook 15 minutes. Stir in broth, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes or until potato is tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly.Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides; return to saucepan, and cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Serve with desired toppings.

Fire up the blenders! Cold soup rocks! http://www.salon.com/food/kitchen_challenge/2010/07/26/cold_soup_recipes/index.html