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
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Seasoned Slow Cooker Lamb Chops
You don't need to be a pro chef to cook up some spectacular lamb chops. Just rub the chops in some oregano and thyme, give them a quick sear, and toss them in the...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Bread Machine Cake Mix Bread
Looking for a sweet bread recipe? You can't get much easier than this recipe that uses a bread machine and cake mix as the base. Try it with your favorite cake flavors.
Method: bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
Low-Fat Salmon Patties George Foreman Grill
The Lean Mean Grilling Machine was designed to cut the fat in cooking. This recipe for salmon patties fits right in with its low-fat ingredients.
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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Sharp Carousel Microwave Fudge
Made with walnuts, semisweet or milk chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, butter or margarine
Method: microwave
Time: 30-60 minutes
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper Sandwiches
Unleash the power of your crockpot with these sausage pepper sandwiches. They're a no-fuss, all-flavor kind of meal that brings a bit of Italian zest right to your...
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 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 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
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 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 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
Mom's Home-Style Bread Pudding
Made with raisins, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, bread
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
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
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
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
Shredded Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwiches
Get ready for some comfort food. Made with tender shredded chicken, easy seasonings, and a simple slow-cooker technique, this shredded chicken sandwich recipe is...
Method: crock pot
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
Baked Garlic
Oven-roasted garlic is an absolute must for tasty cooking. Cooking heads of garlic with a bit of oil is super easy, and the nutty roasted garlic paste can be used a variety of ways.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 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
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
Slow Cooked Herbed Mushrooms
Mushrooms soak up the flavors that they cook in so slow cooking them in a herby, buttery mixture results in a delicious mushroom side dish!
Method: crock pot
Time: 1-2 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
Microwave Candied Pecans
Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Pork Rind Meatloaf
Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce
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
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
Slow Cooker Venison Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes may be simple, but that doesn't mean they need to be boring. This slow-cooker venison recipe has an arsenal of flavors like dijon, cumin, and chili powder...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
George Foreman Polynesian Steak
Nice quick marinade for steaks - George Foreman or otherwise. Garlic, soy sauce and honey are all you need to infuse some sweet and savory flavor into your filets.
Method: indoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey Tenderloin And Wild Rice
Sliced turkey tenderloin on top of a seasoned mixture of wild rice and veggies slow-cooked with chicken broth and sherry. Delicious!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Greek Beans
Made with dried parsley, black pepper, salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, butter beans, tomatoes
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 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 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
Bread Machine Basic Bagels
Making great bagels at home is easy with a bread machine. You can top the bagels with sesame seeds, poppy seeds, or "everything" seasoning.
Method: bread machine, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Bread Machine Easter Bread
Here's a way to make your Easter feast even more memorable with a bread that looks as good as it tastes. Soft, mildly sweet, and oh-so-versatile, this Easter bread might just...
Method: bread machine
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
Slow Cooker Mile-High Shredded Beef Sandwiches
Ditch the deli line and whip up these mile-high shredded beef sandwiches. Packed with flavor and piled high on a roll, they're a DIY project with...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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