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Recipes by Cooking Method

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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recipe for pork rind meatloaf

Pork Rind Meatloaf

Made with salt, cheese, ground beef, pork rinds, egg, heavy cream, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave beef jerky

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

recipe for pressure cooker pot roast with vegetables

Pressure Cooker Pot Roast With Vegetables

A flavorful and tender pot roast recipe made with sirloin tip roast, veggies, and light seasonings.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for three minute microwave fudge

Three Minute Microwave Fudge

Got 3 minutes? Then we've got a delicious fudge recipe you need to try.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker pork chops and rice

Pressure Cooker Pork Chops and Rice

Pork chops are browned then cooked with seasoned rice in the pressure cooker for a perfectly done meal in mere minutes.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for bread machine apple cider cinnamon bread

Bread Machine Apple Cider Cinnamon Bread

Apple cider cinnamon bread: because when life gives you apples, you make apple cider... and then turn it into bread.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chinese rice porridge (congee jook)

Slow Cooker Chinese Rice Porridge (Congee Jook)

Rice and water (yes, that's it) in the crockpot make a rice porridge base that you can turn into a simple snack with eggs and soy sauce, or something a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker texas baked beans

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


recipe for microwave roasted pumpkin seeds

Microwave Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Don't throw away all those seeds when you're carving jack-o-lanterns, you can make them into a delicious roasted snack with just a few minutes in the microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bread machine eggnog bread

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

recipe for seasoned slow cooker lamb chops

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


recipe for slow cooker five bean casserole

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

recipe for slow cooker hard-boiled eggs

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

recipe for slow cooker lima beans and corn

Slow Cooker Lima Beans and Corn

The crockpot is an ingenious solution to the hassle of dried beans. Corn, celery, and onions with dried limas is a fantastic "set it and forget it" option for...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for chicken quesadillas

Chicken Quesadillas

The quesadilla is truly a jack of all trades, a Tex-Mex master of versatility. This version, packed with cumin-spiced chicken and fresh cilantro, is a delicious way to use leftover...

Method:   sandwich maker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker spinach and artichoke dip

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

recipe for slow cooker poached eggs

Slow Cooker Poached Eggs

An easy way to make perfectly cooked poached eggs in your crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker country-style green beans with bacon, onions and balsamic vinegar

Slow Cooker Country-Style Green Beans With Bacon, Onions And Balsamic Vinegar

Slightly tangy, slightly sweet. These green beans will become your new favorite recipe!

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for garlic herb pizza dough

Garlic Herb Pizza Dough

When you start making your own pizza dough it's hard to go back. This dough has fresh minced garlic along with dried basil and oregano to make sure your crust is as yummy as the...

Method:   oven, bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for 1 minute cake

1 Minute Cake

The famous one minute mug cake! If you are craving a bite of cake this recipe is for you. Just a few ingredients in a mug and one minute in the microwave.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for quick marinade for grilled vegetables

Quick Marinade For Grilled Vegetables

An easy way to infuse your veggies with a ton of flavor before grilling. The quick balsamic marinade is perfect for onions, zucchini, eggplant, mushrooms, and...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave cheddar cheese sauce

Microwave Cheddar Cheese Sauce

With five ingredients and five minutes you can whip up a cheese sauce perfect for steamed veggies, nachos, and so much more.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker mushroom wild rice

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


recipe for nobody knows they're instant mashed potatoes

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

recipe for 5 minute microwave alfredo sauce

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

recipe for slow cooker barbecue spoon burgers (sloppy joes)

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


recipe for slow cooker chicken sloppy joes

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

recipe for traditional fudge in the microwave

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

recipe for slow cooker beef sandwich au coke

Slow Cooker Beef Sandwich Au Coke

This distinctive recipe calls for pot roast slow-cooked with a surprising mix of cola, ketchup, and onion soup mix. Once the meat is tender, it's shredded and served...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for home-style slow cooker tomato juice

Home-Style Slow Cooker Tomato Juice

Nothing beats fresh, homemade tomato juice. The crock pot gently cooks the tomatoes, releasing all the juices. A great way to use up a bumper crop of tomatoes too!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for george foreman polynesian steak

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

recipe for pressure cooker lemon pudding cake

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


recipe for microwave candied pecans

Microwave Candied Pecans

Made with pecan, butter or margarine, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground cloves

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker polenta

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

recipe for instant pot spaghetti

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


recipe for cheesy new orleans slow cooker shrimp dip

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

recipe for bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapenos

Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

Jalapenos are stuffed with a cream cheese and monterey jack cheese mixture and wrapped in bacon before grilling.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker rosemary and garlic leg of lamb

Slow Cooker Rosemary And Garlic Leg Of Lamb

This recipe combines the wonderful flavors of rosemary and garlic with succulent lamb for a mouthwatering slow cooker dish that is incredibly easy to make.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for hamburger baste

Hamburger Baste

How do you give a simple upgrade to a burger? Easy, use a burger baste. Melted butter, soy sauce and worcestershire keeps the patties moist and flavorful and only takes a second to whip...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for george foreman grill cinnamon french toast

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

recipe for bread machine english muffins

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


recipe for george foreman grilled catfish

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

recipe for baked garlic

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

recipe for drunken kielbasa

Drunken Kielbasa

Kielbasa sausage is the perfect party food - especially when it's drunken! The kielbasa is cooked in a mixture of chili sauce, bourbon, and brown sugar, resulting in a sweet-savory...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bread machine english muffin loaf

Bread Machine English Muffin Loaf

The taste and texture of this bread is similar to English muffins but made easy in the bread machine

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker pork in beer and onions

Pressure Cooker Pork In Beer And Onions

This rich, flavorful dish only takes around an hour in the pressure cooker but it tastes like you've been working on it all day long.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bacon cooked on the george foreman grill

Bacon Cooked On The George Foreman Grill

Check out this different way of making bacon. It turns out nice and crisp, and with less grease than traditional cooking methods.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bread machine dinner rolls

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

recipe for bread machine basic bagels

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

recipe for microwave caramel sauce

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





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