10 Safety Rules Every Beginner Slow-Cooker Should Follow

Ingredients for Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Oven-Baked Crunchy Shells

• Cooking spray
• 1 1/2-2 pounds chicken breast, sliced into very thin strips
• 1 red onion, sliced into thin strips
• 3 bell peppers, sliced into thin strips
• 1 12 ounce can black beans, rinsed
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice plus additional lime wedges for topping
• 1/4 cup avocado oil or olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 10-12 8 inch tortillas (corn or flour work)
• 2-4 tablespoons olive oil
• 12 tablespoons shredded Mexican-style cheese

Tutorial: Watch How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos

It can be hard to decide on which slow cooker Super Bowl recipes to make for your crew, but these Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos make the choice so easy. Each bite brings a different flavor that's super addicting. Everyone will be asking for the recipe!

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos with Oven-Baked Crunchy Shells

1. Lightly coat the bowl of the slow cooker with cooking spray, or two tablespoons of olive oil.
2. Add the chicken, onion, bell peppers, and black beans to the slow cooker.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, garlic, taco seasoning, and salt.
4. Pour the mixture over chicken, onions, and peppers and toss to coat well.
5. Cover and cook on high for 2-3 hours or on low for 4-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through.

Assembling the Slow Cooker Tacos

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Place the corn tortillas on a half-sheet baking pan, or similar size baking sheet, lined with aluminum foil.
3. Drizzle enough olive oil over the tortillas to evenly coat each side of the shell with olive oil.
4. Place about 1 tablespoon of cheese along with about 1/3 cup of the chicken mixture onto 1 half of the tortilla so that the other half can fold over; exact amounts will vary based on the size of the tortilla used.
5. Repeat until all the tortillas are filled and folded.
6. Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes, then flip the tacos over and cook about 10 more minutes or until both sides are crispy.
7. Remove the tacos from the oven and once they are cool enough to handle, add toppings and a fresh squeeze of lime onto the tacos and enjoy while they are hot.
8. Top with your favorite toppings like Cotija cheese, fresh salsa, fresh cilantro, chopped guacamole, and sour cream

Traditional Slow Cooker Chana Masala

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons ginger paste OR 1 small knob fresh ginger, grated
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 cup water
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes or tomato puree
• 62 ounces canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed

To Serve:

• Basmati rice
• Cilantro
• Limes
• Yogurt
• Naan

Directions:

1. In a large pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add in onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden brown. Add in the ginger and garlic and continue cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add the salt and spices and continue stirring and cooking until the spices are fragrant and mixture is slightly thickening up. Add in chopped serrano chili if you feel adventurous.
3. Add in water to deglaze the pan. Pour the mixture into a blender along with the crushed tomatoes and blend to make a smooth, creamy sauce.
4. Pour the sauce into a slow cooker and add in drained chickpeas. Stir to combine, adding any salt or seasoning, to taste.
5. Set slow cooker to low and cook for 6 hours. Serve with basmati rice, cilantro, lime, yogurt, or naan.

Here's How Often You Should Cut Your Hair, According To Professionals

I’ll admit it — it had been eight months since my last haircut. My hair had lost its shape, my layers were nowhere to be found, and my ends were begging for mercy. Life got busy over the last few months and I was neglecting my haircare like never before.

My hairdresser could immediately see that I was beyond due for a cut and said I needed to get more taken off than I was hoping. I was definitely disappointed — I'd been working on growing out my hair for a while now, and it just felt like my hard work had completely gone to waste. He explained that getting consistent haircuts is the key to growing out healthy and strong hair, rather than letting it grow and grow until it eventually breaks. So let's dig into the top three things you can do to avoid this scenario!

1. Just Get The Dang Haircut

Also avoiding a haircut like I was? You might want to schedule one at your nearest salon. Like my stylist said, when you wait too long between trims like I did, you risk your hair becoming heavy, dull, and lifeless. When the hair is dry or even dead, it’s nearly impossible for it to hold a curl or style, essentially collapsing on you and taking on more and more heat damage all the while. I know the pain of spending time on a blowout only for it to fall minutes later — it’s the worst.

According to Jack, getting a haircut every 10-12 weeks is the best time frame or your ends will pay the price. Between blow-drying, curling, straightening, sun, and weather, our ends get dry and start to break without the proper care. Getting consistent haircuts allows hair to bounce back, shine, and perform the way we want in a healthy way.

2. Leave-In Conditioners Are Your Friend

His top piece of advice to keep your hair looking and feeling hydrated between trims? Invest in conditioning treatments. Jack swears by the Olaplex conditioning system, specifically the No 3 Hair Perfector. Made with patented OLAPLEX Bond Building Technology™, this conditioning treatment repairs and prevents damage in as little as three minutes. No 3 promises to reduce breakage and visibly strengthen hair, so it’s the perfect assistance to keep ends fresh between cuts. Another conditioning treatments I’ve used and loved for years is the Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask, which is designed to restore moisture, elasticity, and shine to dry hair.

3. Switch Up Your Shampoos

Switching shampoos frequently is a pretty hot tip that I honestly hadn't thought of. Our hair gets used to the same products and grows tired of them, resulting in lackluster locks. Jack’s advice is to switch brands after finishing every bottle of shampoo to bring life back to your hair. Have two brands that you’re loyal to? Even switching back and forth between them after every bottle should make a big difference in your hair. I’m a huge fan of the R+Co Dallas Biotin Thickening Shampoo, which makes my hair look thick and full, as well as the Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo, which is so hydrating and gives so much shine.

In the end, navigating your back-and-forth relationship with haircuts often feels like a rollercoaster ride between wanting that fresh look and cringing at the receipt. Luckily, by using conditioning treatments and switching up your products,, you can keep your locks healthy, shiny, and full of life between trims. But take a newly learned lesson out of my book: don't let your ends pay the price for procrastination and just book the haircut.