THESE ARE NOT DUMP AND GO CROCKPOT RECIPES | CHEAP SLOW COOKER MEALS | COOK WITH ME FRUGAL FIT MOM

[@spacecase8791]

Just a tip for anyone who uses honey. Spray whatever you're measuring your honey in with cooking spray. The honey slides right off and doesn't stick 😊.

[@malindachaney3847]

Great tip

[@kelseyp600]

Yes same when measuring peanut butter!

[@sarahwilliams4967]

Honestly love you so much for NOT always going out and buying new things (like crock pots) and making me feel normal for using what I've got!

[@thegardengateflorist3483]

Just a heads up on the smaller crockpot- You can use any oven safe container INSIDE your large crockpot to basically make it into a smaller slow cooker. Love your videos- I'm always happy when I see there's a new one to watch. Thanks for the great recipes!

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

Cool tip

[@TinasArtPage]

Awesome tip thanks!

[@misfithomemaker3683]

What? Thats brilliant 💡

[@amiegamble1678]

I was thinking this. Plus you might be able to find ones that could fit side by side. Stainless would be best. Just put water to go up halfway up sides of the inserts.

[@ChrisS-nr7lj]

Great tip!

[@caroleevans8058]

Be sure to check the times on the first chicken recipe, making sure they’re correct. I think those were backwards. ❤️ Stay safe, all!

[@JontueScent]

I love having a Little Dipper, 1 quart, 2 quart, 4 quart and 6 quart Crockpots. Great for Holidays.

[@kristin5635]

I just bought a small crockpot on 50% random color sticker day at Goodwill for $1.50! Love it.

[@samanthaburd9391]

If you decide to replace the cracked crockpot, the cracked one will make a nice planter! I put gravel in the bottom, then potting soil, then planted herbs. 😍

[@thegracklepeck]

Darn it, I wish I'd thought of that before I threw my cracked one out. Will keep that in mind for any future cracking issues

[@lady4kalamity]

Me pouting when Christine doesn't say "wisky business" every time she pulls out the wisk 🥺.... Lol

[@lauripine8894]

Or wang-jangle. :(

[@sw3et24x7]

Or doobly-doo

[@lauripine8894]

@@sw3et24x7 Yeah I couldn't figure out how to spell it. Another is Sudscription box. Or "It's fine. It'll be fine." Christine-isms. :)

[@vanessabrumage]

I love your different videos for drop and go, or minimal dishes used. It really helps inspire me for not only more frugal meals, but better nutritional meals than anything I could buy down the frozen food aisle.

[@brinichols900]

I LOVE my small crock pot! I use it for dips, gravies, even little meals when it is just my husband and I eating.

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

A tip... I don’t buy tomato paste in a tube as it is expensive. I do however buy a can of tomato paste, freeze into ice cube trays and use this as a tablespoon each of tomato paste when needed. Love it!

[@SilverHawk214]

Thanks for the tip!

[@apostolicmomlife]

I love all the recipes you make.

[@mollyb8136]

Don't even worry about the liners, you do you. You'll never please everyone

[@ginachristmas6979]

When I was little we would spread peanut butter on bread, top with mini marshmallows and toast it in a toaster oven. SO good.

[@thegowanfamily1197]

Crockpots are soooo cheap around Christmas and they have a wider selection. I found a combination large and small a couple of years back. You could replace your cracked one and get a new one in one swoop for a deal! Thanks for the amazing recipes!

[@letrice2892]

I agree and I think they're much cheaper since the instapot and air fryers came upon the scene for sure

[@janicerhoades8851]

I have a 4 qt crockpot and a 7 qt crockpot. Also an old style I have had for years. Pot sits on electric base. Always looking for ways to use them. I have been watching you for awhile but yesterday was the first time I saw your children. They are lovely ! Keep up the good work!

[@carmarasmussen8118]

Christine, the thing is, you are never going to please everyone. I learned a long time ago that someone is going to complain no matter what we do to make everyone happy. It's just the way us humans are. You do you and don't worry about what anyone says. 😉

[@hbnpiano]

I first had pigs in a blanket from friends in the US. They called them roasties. Sooo, good! I started making them at home in BC, Canada, and they are a huge hit with my family. Roasties are now a tradition for the holidays in our family. The kids live to help roll them🙂.

[@bellaleu7782]

Attn: No soup cans were used/consumed/harmed in this video 😉 I’d say get the smaller Crockpot! Justification (for those that think it’s not frugal): they’re not expensive & if you’re making LilSmokies, it’s safe to assume that’s not the entire meal. Using a smaller Crockpot saves counter space. Also, it’d be great for fondue (just my opinion).

[@lauripine8894]

Also good for keeping mashed potatoes warm.

[@teacupsandlipstick]

I would get one before the end of October-don’t forget HOT DRINKS😍☕️You will love it on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and ESPECIALLY New Year’s Eve!

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

I have 3 and they are all different sizes and I use them all for different things.

[@bettiblanchard873]

@@desertfamilyhomestead3127 l used to have 5 sizes but now only 3. I use my small one more now that I live alone. The small ones are so cheap that I see no reason not to buy one. Most of us can afford $15. And they last so long. I use mine almost daily for something.

[@desertfamilyhomestead3127]

@@bettiblanchard873 I don’t use them daily but they are used a couple times a week at least and some days I have had all 3 going 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@kaylamize1558]

Yes! Thank you Christine! I’m finding all the good crockpot recipes out there bc it’s back to school AND I don’t want to turn on the oven!!

[@marywatkins6798]

I have three different sizes of crock pot and use them all. The small is very handy for side dishes and for like keeping warm cooked mashed potatoes at holidays. The larger ones for entrees, and big batches of chili or ham bone/bean soup. So I say yes, get a smaller size. Slow cookers are supposed to be filled 1/2 to 2/3ths full for best cooking. Plus, your smokies recipe works really well for bagged Italian meatballs!

[@kikihammond5326]

There are more slow cooker options out there. I have a friend who has 2 different 3 in one sets. One set has one heating element, but 3 different sized crocks, small, medium and large. As a bonus, the large one can have some water added to it, then the medium or small one set on top so it keeps the top crock food just warmed for buffet service. Then they have a different set that has 3 heating elements that work independently, and crocks for each. Due to the size of the crocks being similar, I think he can interchange from one type of crock to use with either element. The nice thing with having the 3 elements is you can cook multiple meals/dishes at once, and different heating can be used depending on need High/Low/Warm. So, yes explore the options that exist because at some point we can entertain again!

[@davidsauter13]

I really like the crock pot meals, as a single living alone, I use a smaller pot, and adjust the recipes for one, thanks look forward to trying more

[@lisaspikes4291]

Years ago, when I worked in Louisiana, I had a friend who was known as the crockpot queen. She had a baker’s rack in her kitchen filled with crockpots! Must have had about 15 of all types and sizes.

[@fsbjewellery]

We used to add tomato sauce to the honey soy sauce for chicken when we made it to sell. So good! We also call them chicken nibbles (in NZ). I love the different names for things in different places.

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

I have found many stone inserts for the crockpot at the local thrift store, and they were all in great shape. If you get a chance to go thrifting keep an eye out. I say go for the small crockpot! YOLO!!

[@mariayelruh]

Christine, I use a 2 quart crockpot for lunch often. They are usually around $10 and it's nice because it's small without being tiny. Cost to benefit ratio is good. You can use if for something small like those little hot dogs, but it can also hold enough to do a side dish for a crowd. I'm actually eating chili with rice I made in it for lunch today.

[@liss.11]

I have a 2qt crockpot that I LOVE. It's good for cooking for smaller families & also side dishes, apps & dips. It's also easy to clean & store given the reduced size. Highly recommend!

[@mickiegibbs3216]

Definitely going to make that smores fondue! When my kids were younger, I got tired of trying to find something to make for Thanksgiving that someone else didn't already make. Also, I'm not really a cook. So I decided to make pigs in a blanket for the kids using the smokies. They were a hit with the kids AND adults! And now...when my kids are in their early 20s...they think "piggies" are a Thanksgiving food and would absolutely revolt if I didn't make them.

[@lolabear6788]

Hilarious

[@nancyfarkas3592]

My sister one year made steak for thanksgiving cause her kids wouldn’t eat turkey. Her relatives acted horrified

[@simple_creative_boxes]

Funny story! Chicken wings were invented at The Anchor Bar in Buffalo, NY! My Grandmother worked there at the time of its discovery! She used to make wings for our family all the time, but they were only one of two flavors; plain or buffalo wing hot! Also, my name is Christine. Love your channel and awesome video!

[@j.shelton6977]

If you have a small amount of food but a large crock pot (like the lil’ smokies) you can use an aluminum bread pan or something like that in the middle of the crock pot for the food. Just make sure you put water on the outside of the tin/in the bottom of the pot so you don’t crack the crock.

[@lisaspikes4291]

I have 2 actual crockpots. A large oval one and a medium round one. I don’t use them anymore, as I got a ninja cooker about 2 years ago, and use that for everything now! But I’ve kept them, because they’re great for bringing stuff for potlucks and such. I just keep them stored in a box.

[@natalieb2319]

I have a smaller crockpot and I absolutely love it. I didn’t think I would use it as much as I have but now I barely take out my larger one.

[@shellidab13]

Small crockpot is great I just used it this past weekend to make Buffalo chicken dip . I cooked the chicken up ahead of time and then just threw everything in the small crockpot came out amazing

[@Midwestmomvolunteer365]

I recently bought a smaller crockpot. It was a good purchase, I have already used it multiple times. Nice for sides. Thanks for the meal ideas.

[@rosemarydoran9907]

You can always order a replacement crock for your cracked item rather than buying a ehole new slow cooker. Also hit up garage sales, goodwill or other such events for a small slow cooker for appetizers. Feel free to use the liners, especially when making super sticky dishes like Mac & cheese.

[@auntrowdy]

We always made the Lil Smokies with chili sauce and grape jelly. So yummy! I think you can justify buying a small crockpot because you cook all the things for the internet. It’s a business expense. 😁

[@marlajames2376]

My roommate and I existed on fluffer nutter sandwiches when we lived in the dorm freshman year. 40 years later, I still love them! So yummy!

[@foodfacefeels249]

I watch your videos all the time with my two children. I am a single mother of two daughters, almost both in double digits I do steel metal roofing and it's hard to keep everything in check 😐lol I absolutely adore you and your family Your videos are legit 👍🧡

[@theresaanndiaz3179]

You can put an oven proof bowl or casserole dish inside your slow cooker to take up space when your crockpot is too big. They cook better when they are half filled. You put the ingredients inside the "liner" . It really works. I don't have the storage space to have different size crackpots.

[@rosemarybailey3840]

In the UK pigs in blankets are short thin sausages called chipolatas, wrapped in bacon which we eat at Christmas with our turkey.

[@silverflame_firebug]

When you need a smaller crockpot, use the slow cook function on your instant pot.

[@christinevoss6993]

A small crock is great for dips and melting chocolate for Christmas candies.

[@mgdee8286]

Go ahead and spring for a smaller slow cooker. They’re cute and you’ll use it way more than you ever thought you would! Melody in Texas ❤️❤️

[@andrea.rivers]

Yep... absolutely loved lil smokies for pigs in blanket. I think we used canned biscuit dough, cut each on in half and wrap your piggy. It's just the two of us, so I can't make a lot. But once or twice a year I have to have the pigs in a blanket and Rotel/ Velveeta dip. Not necessarily at the same time, although it does make for good game food. Once a year does me well.

[@momofjstk]

The time for the wings was reversed. You said High 3-4 hours and Low for 6-8. ;)

[@thegmanviews11]

Thank goodness someone else caught that too!

[@cooperbybbyumoneypenny5048]

I'm I was wondering if I was hearing it wrong had to rewind lol

[@FrugalFitMom]

OOPS! Yeah, words are hard.

[@thegmanviews11]

@@FrugalFitMom had a chuckle before bed that’s for sure :)

[@lauripine8894]

She said low for 3-4 hours and high for 6-8 hours but I think she meant to say what is written above. :)

[@lovingretirement5882]

Cook the wings on Low for 3 to 4 or High for 6 to 8 hours - think you just might have said that round the wrong way Christine, lol. Looks great though :)

[@FrugalFitMom]

You are correct

[@4mekz3]

I have several slow cookers.. including a small 2 quart I got from Walmart for about $12.00 CAD.. and a 4 quart. They come in handy.

[@CityCountryLifeTN]

yea! less slaving over the stove during August in Tennessee ;) My boy is gonna love the lil smokies, THANKS!!

[@Chrissy4281]

I haven’t had lil smokies in years. I had to make a pot luck dish about 20 years ago and chose chili. I saw these in the grocery store and decided to add them in. Everyone at my job LOVEDDDDD that chili. I mean I knew my chili was good but these definitely elevated it lol. The shame of it all is I only did it that one time. I thank you for sharing that fondue recipe…my little will love that…she loves all the chocolate and all the marshmallows.

[@mistycoyle6981]

I love my small crock pot. I have it because the big crock pot is being used at the same time usually.

[@Zaloof1]

Hello, always love watching your videos. Don't waste your money on a smaller slow cooker! I would just use what you have. Cheers from Sydney Australia

[@alabouve]

I love crock-pot meals! YAY!!

[@joanngannon8218]

Thanks.. I put you on pause and made the pasta with salsa for dinner. Then resumed watching. You can set a casserole dish into your slow cooker for small quantities. I'd also put an inch or so of water around it.

[@chelsiedrysdale7341]

they are really good for buffalo chicken dip. or any other dips you want warm

[@kathyk9519]

The slow cooker works so just use it. Why take up more shelf space. Those recipes are perfect for summer. Yum!!!

[@tcctocrazytccarson7309]

Check the thrift store for both the 1 1/2qrt slow cooker. Remember to look for one with off, low, high & Warm. You dessert might have done well in the smaller one 🤔 Also, sometimes you can find a new liner to replace your cracked one there, I know one of our local thrift stores sell them. They had 3 or 4 different shapes and sizes 💞

[@Lauren_P_]

Usually around Christmas I see the crock pots that cook 3 mini crocks at the same time. I really want one of those. Seems like you could have used one today.

[@myrtlebeachsara]

Love these videos! Throw and go for the win

[@kathyforgues6994]

Another great dip with marsh fluff is made with 2 ingredients. And no cooking required 😃 1 package of cream cheese and 1 jar of marshmallow fluff, let cream cheese soften, then mix with the fluff. Dip just about anything you’d like and enjoy. And, if you really want to be all that, you can add other flavors. Like pumpkin spice, vanilla, you get the idea 😊

[@RevolutioXxNx]

Love Love Love your videos and meal ideas !!! I always use the liners in my crock pot so I don't have to clean it ,Lol

[@pancakespandemonium]

I love this! As for the liner-girl, don’t fall into the explanation trap. You are becoming more popular by the day and people will follow you to find something to complain about-it’s crazy but it’s true! You do you and don’t worry about the rest! 😘

[@busybakingmama2519]

I think I'm going to try that smores fondue as a treat for my kids one night during the first week of school in a couple weeks, it looks so good!!

[@meganrichardson6471]

That southwest Mac and cheese would be amazing with beans and corn too. I’m totally going to make it!

[@lindalarson3410]

If you do want to invest in a small crock pot. I know we found ours for like 5 bucks at jcpenney on black friday. I don't use it alot. But it definitely comes in handy for small stuff. Or you could get a casserole one that would make those things easier too. I have both. Use the casserole more than the small one.

[@Goingback2kali]

Perfect as I'm making freezer meals this week

[@daniellebolner9505]

Just what I need!!! Been using tons of your crockpot recipes & they are all amazing! Woohoooo

[@caitybug93]

they all look so good!! I actually just got rid of my 1qt crockpot (I also call them all crockpots lol). I decided I only was using it on occasion since I make a lot of food for a family of 6 and leftovers lol but if I needed a small slow cooker that bad, I could use the "slow cook function" on my small instant pot since I have a big one AND a 3qt specifically for sides

[@ShadowIsSnarky]

I like having my small crockpot...good for dips, desserts, and appetizer stuff. But I'm efficient (not lazy).

[@melissasellers2130]

Lil smokies!!!! You lil dudes are SO fun and tasty! I’ve missed you lil guys. I think I’m gonna name em all Frank and they can live in a happy lil food subdivision in my tummy.

[@GlamourNNail]

If you make things this need a small crockpot often, go ahead and get one. I'd wait until Christmas sales though and get a set that's a big and small one and replace the broken one. A cracked crockpot could burst on you. In the meantime you can put a stainless steel bowl in a larger crockpot for smaller things.

[@bethanymaynard1088]

I have a smaller crockpot for side dishes like my creamed corn recipe (OMG SO GOOD) and main dish in my big one. I find it really useful. Also fluffernutters are a New England STAPLE.

[@anetzband1383]

I bought a Crofton small slow-cooker for $5 at Aldi years ago, and use it for all sorts of things. I love the convenience and the only disadvantage is that it has only one setting which is kind of hot. I just unplug it if I think it's cooking too fast.

[@brookephelps3135]

Oh man.. This could not have came at a better time! My family rented a cabin for a week and most of the kiddos like making smores, however, my daughter is afraid of the fire (she has autism). Now I can make the marshmallow and chocolate dip, use Grahamcrackers and have an inside smore night! Thanks so much for sharing!!💙💙💙

[@granitemoss1451]

Yes, get a smaller crockpot for sure but get one cheap off marketplace or at a thrift shop.

[@robininva]

Nice ideas! A blob or two of peanut butter would be yummy in that marshmallow-chocolate dip!

[@twinkholland8392]

You are so much fun to watch 😊. Enjoyed these recipes and I will definitely try them! Thank you.

[@FrugalFitMom]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@debradavid929]

Love the summer/avoid using the oven theme! Lol I have a good sized toaster oven ( fits a small frozen pizza ), just for summer baking! We never use it for toasting…… I did have a small crockpot, but my son and his fiancé asked for it, and use it as it is perfect for just them….. lol maybe I could use the small appetizer pot or fondue pot

[@debradavid929]

My sister suggested I use the small chocolate melting pot?. Lol, I also use it for keeping a hot Ruben dip warm…. Lol, or I add to the list to shop Goodwill and garage sales? I still have two HS age children here at home, that will need/want stuff for when they go to collage etc…. Haha, my sister and I also help care for our parents, and some of the smaller appliances are perfect for them…. FYI our family ( even my sister and her sons… ) are also addicted to this Hamilton Beach English muffin sandwich maker??? I have thrifted three….. one here that we use 1-3 times a week…., one for my oldest…. He, with his friends also found a perfect way to make an egg to add on the burgers they grilled in their collage house. Recently while thrifting with my youngest, he spotted another in crazy perfect condition, and wanted it…. My sister tells me she makes up the sandwiches and keeps them in fridge or freezer and the reheat them. We often use one slice of the Aldi pre cooked bacon cut in half… Just enough oil/bacon grease to work and coat to release the egg.

[@loreneharrell2716]

For the lil smokies I use cocktail sauce and grape jelly

[@chelsiedrysdale7341]

on or around black friday you can normally get the small crock pots for free or $5 after rebate from kohls, macys, and jcpennys. I have 2 for work carry ins.

[@orangebpumpkin5676]

Wait until Black Friday to get crockpots and small electronics and household items. That’s the time of year I always stock up.

[@annmcclellan349]

You should invest in a small crockpot. We have one and use it a lot. Makes just the right amount of bbq ham and dips like buffalo chicken dip. We also have a medium sized one as well as our 7 qt one.

[@emilymosley3184]

I’ve had the smokies with grape jelly and pineapple bits. Yum.

[@MrsPink64]

I love my smaller crockpot. It’s great for just the roast, roast beef, wings, and a bag of meatballs with grape jelly and bbq sauce. I use it more than the big one now…empty nesters.

[@hansenshandmade]

For the crispy version of the crockpot wings, throw them in the oven for like 10 minutes at a high heat or just broil them (or pop them on the grill outside) all delightful ways to have the tender on the inside,crisp on the outside wings 😋

[@tinapierce730]

I was in the same quandary.... I caved and bought the little one....now I use it almost more than the big one

[@pinkelefant4ever]

Smaller crocks don't get hot enough for real cooking but the smokies are precooked, so it might work!

[@pegkinsman3089]

Fluffernutters are a lunchtime staple in New England! So good....

[@donnamckeller2010]

I was thinking maybe since you have the one that is cracked, and often you can get a set of crockpots ( one larger one with a smaller sized one) it might not be a bad idea. I’ve had a cracked one shatter on me. Plus with all the videos you put out for us, I think it’s a justifiable expense.

[@lyndakoonce4921]

Get a smaller crockpot if you need one often. If not, use what you have. Having more than one can be really handy during football season and holidays!

[@gkdavies8179]

Lil smokies (or meatballs) with grape jelly and bbq sauce. It's a standard at open houses where I grew up!

[@earldouglas3631]

Christine, you need to try a recipe for Drunkin Doggies. They use the little Smokey's, brown sugar, and whiskey. A great new years eve treat.

[@Jelontass]

In Sweden we have a similar size of susages and they are called prince sausages 😅

[@ItCameFromAVlog]

Lol

[@beebaking7]

🤣

[@JustJmo]

I use my little one for rice, dip and appetizers! I say if you can justify it get it!

[@elizabethchristian9882]

Love the wings. I think you stated the cook temp/time backwards, but they look delicious.

[@lakenshepherd7265]

My family calls the little smokies, “drunk dogs” 😂 Been that way my entire life!

[@FrugalFitMom]

LOL, i love that!

[@teemilly]

We’ve always called them “weenies” or, with beans, they’re “beany-weenies”🤣

[@vlmellody51]

We've always called them "cocktail weenies". Lots of fun!

[@Sarah-fm8yk]

We always just said “lil smokies” I thought that’s what everyone called them!!

[@jaredfromhr2711]

@@teemilly my mom always calls them "teenie weenies"!

[@bonsquared1]

My kids love chocolate fondue, will definitely try this recipe!

[@momofjstk]

Good timing. I need some menu ideas!

[@mommamoore]

Use the big crockpot and make extra, then separate those from what serving so they don’t even know there is more 😊

[@elizabethwagner7880]

My family can’t do bring whatever you want for food at family gatherings anymore because one year literally everyone brought little smokies! They were all different recipes, so it was a fun tasting party, but now we have to let everyone know what we’re bringing because that wasn’t even the first time that happened. One year it was different recipes of deviled eggs!