Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and saute the onions and peppers, stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes or until onions start to soften.

Add the garlic and cook an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.

Add the ground beef. Use a spatula or large spoon to break it up as it cooks. Cook until meat is nearly cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain any excess liquid from the meat then transfer the meat mixture to the slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients (diced tomatoes through black pepper) and stir.

Cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Serve with desired toppings.

Add chicken and chicken broth into crockpot. Sprinkle ranch seasoning all over the chicken.

Place cream cheese cubes over everything evenly. Close the lid and cook 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 on low.

Cook the bacon crisp, crumble and use later.

Once chicken is cooked, shred the chicken in the crockpot itself.

Top with cheddar cheese and bacon. Cook for a few minutes until cheese is melted. Garnish with diced scallion and serve.

Optional: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan and brown stew meat + onions.

Add the stew meat, carrots, celery, onion + potatoes to the crockpot + stir to combine.

Add broth, tomato paste + spices to the crockpot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Serve and enjoy!

Place all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.

Shape the mixture into a loaf on a large sheet of foil.

Place the meatloaf with the foil in a slow cooker, cover with a lid and cook on low for 5 hours.

Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Remove the lid, brush the top and sides of the meatloaf with ⅓ cup of sauce.

Cook for another 30-60 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining sauce.

Mix all ingredients and add enough flour to make a fairly thick batter. Beat until smooth.

Continue adding wheat flour, mixing well, till ready to knead.

Knead for 8 minutes. Let rise for 15 minutes. Shape loaves, let rise until almost double in size, and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 minutes.

Butter tops, remove from pans and cool.