Made with walnuts, coconut, cherry pie filling, crushed pineapple, yellow cake mix, butter or margarine
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Recipes by Cooking Method

Need a recipe for the microwave? Don't know what to cook in your crockpot? Got a new bread machine you want to try out? In our Recipes by Cooking Method section you can browse by recipes formulated for specific cooking methods to use those underutilized kitchen appliances!
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Microwave Hobo Cake
Asian Potatoes
Made with potatoes, oil, garlic, black pepper, paprika, soy sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Acapulco Chicken
Made with orange juice, raisins, orange marmalade, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, ginger, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, olive oil, rice, flaked coconut
Method: stovetop, pressure cooker
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Vegetable Platter
Made with zucchini, asparagus, vidalia onion, portabella mushrooms, spike seasoning, butter, garlic, soy sauce, lemon juice
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chocolate Cherry Cobbler
Made with ground cinnamon, evaporated milk, egg, cherry pie filling, chocolate cake mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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Slow Cooker Zucchini-Tomato Strata
Made with seasoned salt, dried oregano, zucchini, onion, garlic, mushrooms, Roma tomatoes, cheddar cheese, spicy vegetable tomato-juice cocktail, dried basil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Microwave Peach Cobbler For 1
This delicious single-serving peach cobbler can be made in just a few minutes. Great for kids or a late night dessert craving.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine Hawaiian Dinner Rolls
Made with active dry yeast, bread flour, salt, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, water, egg, butter, nonfat dry milk powder, sugar
Method: oven, bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Green Bean And Ham Soup
Made with milk, half and half or light cream, black pepper, salt, fresh green beans, potatoes, ham, onion, water, oil, all-purpose flour
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Made with red bell pepper, celery, potatoes, water, salad dressing, ranch salad dressing, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, bacon
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Bread Machine Sourdough Beer Bread
Made with rye flour, yeast, all-purpose flour, sugar, lecithin granules, salt, rye sourdough starter, flat beer, water
Method: bread machine
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Open-Faced Italian Brisket Sandwiches
Made with provolone cheese, Italian bread, beef brisket, onion, tomato basil soup, cornstarch, brown sugar, Italian seasoning, red cayenne pepper...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pressure Cooker Spareribs Milwaukee-Style
Made with cooking oil, spareribs, beer, honey, lemon juice, salt, dry mustard, ground ginger, nutmeg
Method: pressure cooker
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Green Beans With Water Chestnuts
Made with black pepper, milk, green beans, French fried onion rings, Cheddar cheese, water chestnuts, cream of chicken or mushroom soup
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Banana Cream Upside-Down Cake
Made with banana, egg whites, yellow cake mix, water, banana cream pudding mix
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Cranberry Spice Steamed Pudding
Made with sugar, fresh cranberries, all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cloves, ground allspice, ground ginger, butter, eggs, orange
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 1-2 hours
Pressure Cooker Calabacita (Spanish Steak)
Made with all-purpose flour, salt, black pepper, round steak, shortening, garlic, tomatoes, onions, celery, green pepper
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Grilled Fish With Veracruz Sauce
Made with fish fillet, vegetable oil, garlic, onion, tomato, green olives, salt, black pepper
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Scandinavian Beans
Made with onion, garlic, black pepper, salt, molasses, Tabasco, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Velveeta Cheese And Spinach Dip
Made with black pepper, Velveeta cheese, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, half and half, chopped frozen spinach, onion, Tabasco hot sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Fruity Spicy Meatballs
Made with apple juice, cranberry sauce, frozen Italian meatballs, garlic, chili sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Cheddar Spirals
Made with cheddar cheese, butter, spiral pasta, half-and-half, cheddar cheese soup
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Refried Black Bean Dip
Made with cilantro or green onion, cumin, refried black beans, salsa, cream cheese, pepperjack or Monterey Jack cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Portuguese Sweet Rolls
Made with yeast, bread flour, milk, egg, sugar, salt, lemon juice, vanilla extract
Method: oven, bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Apricot Nut Bread
Made with dried apricots, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, milk, egg, orange peel, vegetable oil
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Asian-Style Tangerine Marinade
Made with soy sauce, tangerine juice, honey, garlic, scallions, ginger, sesame oil, cinnamon stick, sesame seeds
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Scalloped Potatoes
Made with salt, eggs, milk, potatoes, onion, green bell pepper
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Onion Soup Mix Meat Loaf
Made with ketchup, dry mustard, brown sugar, ground beef, evaporated milk, onion soup mix, salt
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Microwave Pear Crunch
Made with oats, margarine, slivered almonds, pears, lemon juice, almond extract, all-purpose flour, brown sugar
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Almond Cod With Peas
Made with chicken broth or wine, cod fillets, parsley, garlic, fresh oregano, dry oregano, almonds, paprika, vegetable oil
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Red Beans Over Spanish Rice
Made with lime, Spanish rice mix, cumin, dry red beans, non-stick cooking spray, water, onion, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pecans
Made with ground red pepper, ground ginger, pecan, butter or margarine, soy sauce, five-spice powder, garlic powder
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Black Bean Bisque With Crab
Made with chicken broth, crabmeat, black bean dip, brandy, sour cream, fresh chives
Method: microwave, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Fresh Apple Coffee Cake
Baking doesn't have to be a meticulous art form; sometimes it's best when it's casual and easy, like with this fresh and fruity coffee cake crafted lazily in your...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Ground Beef Pizza Dip
Made with Parmesan cheese, ground beef, pizza sauce, Cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, cornstarch
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Sugared Pecans or Walnuts
Made with ground ginger, ground cinnamon, pecans or walnut, butter, powdered sugar, ground allspice, ground cloves
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread Machine Spinach Potato Bread With Basil
Made with active dry yeast, instant mashed potato flakes, water, spinach, olive or vegetable oil, sugar, salt, dried basil, bread flour
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Easy Shish-Kebabs
Made with onion salt, balsamic vinegar, potatoes, onion, corn, cherry tomatoes, skewers, butter
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Cheese-Smothered Haddock
Made with water, haddock filets, margarine, flour, salt, black pepper, milk, American cheese
Method: stovetop, pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Apple Bean Bake
Made with pinto beans, Great Northern beans, salt, butter, Granny Smith apples, brown sugar, sugar, ketchup, cinnamon, molasses
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Green Beans And Ham
Made with ham, cream of mushroom soup, milk, frozen cut green beans, French fried onions
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Broccoli & Cauliflower In Cream Cheese Ranch Sauce
Made with buttery crackers, cream cheese, ranch salad dressing, Dijon mustard, cauliflower florets, broccoli florets
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Fagioli all'Olio (White beans With Sage)
Made with olive oil, kosher salt, dried white beans, water, garlic, fresh sage
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Simple Grilled Eggplant
Made with black pepper, eggplant, olive oil, fresh Italian parsley, salt, fresh parsley
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine Asiago Sun-Dried Tomato Bread
Made with dried basil, water, olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, powdered milk, salt, white bread flour, sun-dried tomatoes, asiago cheese
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Low Carb Jerk Marinade
Made with granular sugar substitute, cinnamon, Scotch Bonnet or habenero peppers, onion, oil, ground allspice, ginger, soy sauce, dried thyme, bay leaf
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Butterscotch Bread Pudding
Made with vanilla extract, egg whites, non-stick cooking spray, water, butterscotch chips, dry bread cubes, milk, egg
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Sausage And Corn Bread Stuffing
Made with pork sausage, onion, chicken broth, cornbread stuffing mix, butter
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Lime-Garlic Grilled Spatchcocked Cornish Hens
Made with red pepper flakes, orange zest, cornish game hens, lime juice, garlic, soy sauce
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Hot Slow Cooker Hamburger Dip
Made with sugar, parsley, oregano, ground beef, onion, tomato sauce, ketchup, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: under 30 minutes
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