Slow cooker recipes or the crockpot is to make meals easier for you! I love to make a hearty beef and barley soup in the slow cooker, simply add all the ingredients raw and come back hours later to a hot meal. A slow cooker is also great for reheating food at a potluck or during church. My favorite slow cooker recipes include these creamy Chicken Sandwiches (also known as crack chicken) and these Sunday Scalloped Potatoes.