Slow cookers are known for getting the most use during the winter months, but they are a lifesaver for any parent who needs to save money and time when it comes to a busy weeknight. Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring, any time of year is a good year to use your slow cooker.
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Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes, 8 pk./14.5 oz. $6.99
Canning my tomatoes is a tradition I’ve done since I was a kid, but if you aren’t into canning your own BJ’s makes it affordable and easy to fill your pantry with one of the most loved canned items tomatoes. Each can is only $0.87 a can. That’s IF you don’t use a coupon!
“These Hunt’s 14.5 Oz. Diced Tomatoes are 100% natural and made with premium, vine-ripened tomatoes. The tomatoes are free of artificial ingredients and preservatives while delivering Vitamin C and Lycopene.”
Imagine Organic Free-Range Chicken Broth, 6 pk./32 fl. oz. $12.99
This is my favorite brand from BJs. Stock comes in handy for the base of many soups and casserole dishes. But in the crockpot, when you need liquid stock is my go-to.
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Goya Low Sodium Black Beans, 6 pk./15.5 oz. $5.99
Black beans are perfect for a slow cooker because they can handle more juice. Plus, I love these have low sodium and are a healthy option. You don’t have to worry about soaking the beans and all that jazz you can add to the last half hour of cooking!
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Hunt’s Tomato Paste, 12 pk./6 oz $5.79
Tomato paste goes right along with your canned tomatoes. It’s easy to add a few cups of water with your paste in so many slow cooker ingredients. Plus, at BJs, it only costs 48¢ a can!
Wellsley Farms Italian Seasoning, 6.25 oz. $5.49
There are many dried herbs needed for your slow cooker, but at BJ’s, you can get a wonderful Italian mix for less.
Wellsley Farms Organic Salsa, 2 pk./35 oz. $7.99
This salsa will go nicely with your black beans! I love making Mexican dishes in the slow cooker. Add little rice beans and salsa, and you have a complete meal! With Bjs own brand of Organic Tortilla chips to dip, I’m all in. This salsa is quite spicy but has a great flavor.
When you consider each jar is only $3.99, you have yourself a deal.
What are your must have items for your slow cooker?
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I also use the Italian seasoning in a lot of my dishes. I also like the spaghetti seasoning too, has more flavor.
Oh I haven’t seen the spaghetti one! I’ll have to look for it.
Thanks for all these great deals.
I use mine to make beef stew.
Great ideas to keep on hand for the long winter ahead! I can think of all kinds of things to make with these pantry staples when the snow is too high to go out!
great cook Stacie
Great on hoagies
I will always use my crockpots! I have three and they get a lot of use, especially for parties and holidays! We keep things like tomato sauce, beans, kielbasa, rice, meatballs, tortellini, chicken stock, chicken wings, boneless chicken, and freezer veggies.
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I love Italian seasoning.. It’s a must in my house!
One of my favorite meals!
A staple in my house. Just used to make lasagna!