I’ve got great news! There’s no need for anyone to stand over a hot stove or grill to make a delicious meal this Summer. These Summer slow cooker recipes are light, flavorful, and will cook slowly, without heating up your kitchen, while you go out and enjoy the Summer sunshine.

These are 5 recipes that you’ll definitely want to get the recipe for, so click through each of the photos (or the link above the photo) to get the recipes and feel free to pin each of them to your favorite pinterest board. You can also pin the entire collection by using this collage.

Have a cool and delicious summer!

Look at these delicious summer slow cooker recipes!

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork with Island Jerk Seasoning

Christine from Cook the Story knows how flavor her food! Don’t let the large ingredient list in this recipe scare you off. 95% of the ingredients are the spices used to give this pulled pork the Jerk seasoning of the Caribbean.

Slow Cooker Tomato Basil Pulled Chicken

Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips created this healthy, gluten-free recipe to serve to her family as an alternative to stew, chili, and other heavy winter slow cooker meals. It’s a great way to use the cherry tomatoes lingering in your garden during the Summer, too.

Zesty Slow Cooker Chicken with Potatoes and Green Beans

What’s easier than coming home from a day in the sun to a completely cooked meal of juicy chicken, baked potatoes, and tender green beans?

Slow Cooker Beefy Mac

Martha from A Family Feast knows that there are just some comfort foods that can (and should!) be served year ’round. We agree. Kids of all ages find beefy mac an irresistible meal. You might want to upsize your slow cooker and make a double batch.

Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Becca from It’s Yummi knows the way to everyone’s heart is an ooey, gooey warm cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting for dessert (or brunch, or a snack, or breakfast, or a game day.) Who knew you could bake desserts in a slow cooker? Technology is a lovely thing.