Don't underestimate the microwave. It might usually be limited to making popcorn and reheating leftovers, but these cheesy bacon-stuffed mushrooms are little bites of microwave magic....
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 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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Stuffed Mushrooms
Slow Cooker Spinach and Artichoke Dip
A great twist on traditional spinach-artichoke dips made in the slow cooker and without using any soup mixes.
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Mini Pizzas
The perfect recipe to satisfy your pizza cravings. Make these mini pizzas as a quick snack or appetizer.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Five Bean Casserole
Why stop at three or four beans? Five bean casserole is the way to go. With bacon, sausage, and onion, this sweet and smoky slow-cooked bean bonanza is sure to satisfy.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread Machine Bagels
Leverage the power of your bread machine to mix the perfect dough for bagels. Once the dough is made simply follow the traditional bagel-making directions listed in the recipe.
Method: bread machine, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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George Foreman Grilled Catfish
Grilled catfish is a cinch all year round with a George Foreman grill. A little olive oil and lemon pepper seasoning, a few minutes of double-sided grilling, and voila!
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine Eggnog Bread
This is some seriously heavenly holiday-spiced bread with eggnog and nutmeg flavors. Really phenomenal for making a Christmas bread pudding.
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Pork Rind Meatloaf
Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine Irish Brown Bread
Made with water, gluten flour, active dry yeast, wheat flour, bread flour, oats, buttermilk powder, brown sugar, salt
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Basic Slow Cooker Meatloaf
The low heat of the slowcooker is the key to keeping this ultra-simple meatloaf ultra-moist. Ketchup is the classic topping, but it's easy to add in a couple dashes of hot...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Hawaiian Bagels
Made with dried coconut, dried pineapple, yeast, water, coconut extract, olive oil, malt powder or honey or sugar, salt, bread flour, gluten
Method: oven, stovetop, bread machine
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Barbecue Spoon Burgers (Sloppy Joes)
No more sub-par sloppy Joes. This "spoon burger" mix upgrades basic beef with a thick and pungent barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Microwave Baked Beans
Don't tell the people stirring their pots for hours on end, but you can throw together a shockingly good side of baked beans with a few minutes and a microwave.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Chicken Sloppy Joes
Change up your sloppy joes with this chicken-based crock pot recipe. These joes are tender and tangy and are sure to be a hit.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Macaroni And Cheese With Broccoli
Broccoli mac' n cheese isn't just a way to make a decadent dish healthier by sneaking in a cruciferous green, it's also a killer flavor combo. A cheesy duo...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Texas Baked Beans
These Texas-style baked beans have triple the meaty flavor by slow cooking bacon, ham, and smoked pork in a rich tomato-ey sauce.
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pressure Cooker Boston Baked Navy Beans
Bacon, brown sugar, and molasses give the thick, pressure cooked navy bean mixture a great balance of sweet and savory.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: over 5 hours
Microwave Beef Jerky
No need for a dehydrator for this recipe. Marinated meat is microwaved similarly to bacon for a chewy, smoky jerky.
Method: microwave
Time: over 5 hours
5 Minute Microwave Alfredo Sauce
This Alfredo sauce is made from a blend of Parmesan, Romano, and Asiago cheeses which are quickly cooked with milk and butter in the microwave for a practically instant...
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Nobody Knows They're Instant Mashed Potatoes
Turn these instant potatoes into a creamy, mashed potato haven with cream cheese and our favorite friend, butter.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Sloppy Jane Sandwiches
The sloppy Jane is lesser known, but no less of a party favorite. Hot dogs, slow-cooked with baked beans and chili sauce make up the sloppy favorite of those who pick...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Lemon Pudding Cake
You don't even have to bake your cakes anymore, the future is here. Pressure-cooked pudding cake with bright lemon zest is one of the easiest, tastiest cakes you'll...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken For Sandwiches
Looking for a simple and delicious way to make BBQ chicken for sandwiches? Try this recipe for crock pot chicken, cooked in a savory and sweet BBQ sauce until...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Buttery Bread Machine Crescent Rolls
Making crescent rolls from scratch can be tedious. This recipe leverages the kneading power of a bread machine to make it an easy task.
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
All Day Slow Cooker Macaroni and Cheese
Homestyle mac and cheese made with elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, evaporated milk, regular milk, and eggs.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs
Want perfect hard-boiled eggs every time? Try making them in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Sharp Carousel Microwave Fudge
Made with walnuts, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Colonial Hot Buttered Rum
A classic holiday drink made in the crock pot. This version of hot buttered rum is made with brown sugar, butter, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, rum, and topped...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Bread Pudding
The slow cooker is the perfect tool for getting that ultra-moist bread pudding texture you're after.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Reuben Sandwiches
Reuben sandwich meets sloppy Joe. Slow-cooking corned beef with the classic combo of creamy Thousand Island, sauerkraut, and Swiss gives all the flavors the chance to meld...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Brown Rice
A foolproof way to cook brown rice by using the slow cooker. Perfectly cooked every time.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Polenta
Cornmeal and butter with a touch of paprika and cayenne churns out a polenta that can be served warm and creamy or cooled in slices and browned.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
George Foreman Grill Cinnamon French Toast
A great way to make a small batch of French toast is on the George Foreman grill! If you don't have cinnamon bread, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Instant Pot Spaghetti
After making spaghetti this way you'll never go back to traditional methods! The entire recipe is made in the pressure cooker - it doesn't get much easier than that.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Pressure Cooker Braised Lamb Shank
Thanks to the pressure cooker, these lamb shanks taste like they've been braising all day when they've only been going for a half hour.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 1-2 hours
Microwave Candied Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Crusty Bread Machine Bread Bowls
As long as you've got a bread machine on hand, heavenly homemade bread bowls are surprisingly easy to make. Creamy, cheesy soups are an especially good fit.
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker Lamb Rogan Josh
A yogurt marinade with cinnamon and cardamom gives the lamb a warm savor while cayenne, ginger and garam masala finish off this comforting curry with some...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Cheddar Cheese Fondue
The perfect party dish. This simple cheesy fondue is easy to make and can be kept warm in your slow cooker, making it ideal for entertaining. Your guests will love it!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Swirl Rolls
Leverage the power of your bread machine to do the hard kneading for you. Save your energy for eating the delicious cinnamon rolls!
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Mushroom Wild Rice
Mushrooms and a combination of brown and wild rice are slow cooked in a rich broth made from beef consomme and French onion soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Bread Machine Dinner Rolls
Use your bread machine to whip up a batch of basic dinner roll dough. All you have to do is bake them.
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This pressure cooker stuffed chicken recipe is impressive and surprisingly easy.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Bread Machine English Muffins
All your bread machine needs is pantry staples to churn out delicious English muffins, perfect for making breakfast sandwiches or avocado toast.
Method: bread machine, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Cheesy New Orleans Slow Cooker Shrimp Dip
A southern twist on queso! With bacon, shrimp, and onions along with melted Monterey Jack, this New Orleans slow cooker dip doesn't mess around.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Apple Cider Turkey Breast
Crockpot turkey breast with a sweet, holiday-flavored twist. A bit of apple cider slow cooked with the turkey adds plenty of flavor while keeping the recipe...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Poached Eggs
An easy way to make perfectly cooked poached eggs in your crock pot.
Method: crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup
Split pea soup in no time using a pressure cooker or Instant Pot. And, it's pretty darned tasty too!
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Traditional Fudge In The Microwave
Traditional fudge recipes generally require a lot of time and effort, but this microwave fudge recipe is much easier and just as delicious!
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
Microwave Caramel Sauce
Caramel crisis? Solve it in a flash with this microwave method. It's like having a dessert superhero in your kitchen.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
It may look like a sad little package shoved in the back of your freezer, but frozen spinach actually has a lot of culinary uses (and some may surprise you).
This iconic whiskey is a "Jack of all trades" when it comes to cooking. Toss it in some pasta, as a savory dipping sauce, and even bake it into something sweet.