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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 slow cooker hot faux crab dip

Slow Cooker Hot Faux Crab Dip

A creamy dip made with milk, salsa, cream cheese, imitation crab, green onions, and green chiles. Heat it in the crock pot and serve warm with your favorite dippers.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker barbecue meatballs

Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs

This dish marries tender meatballs with a flavorful barbecue sauce. The best part? The oven does the initial cooking, then your crockpot steps in to let those flavors...

Method:   crock pot, oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for bread machine raspberry jam

Bread Machine Raspberry Jam

This is a simple way to make jam - in your bread machine! If you use other fruits you may have to adjust the amounts used to account for different sweetness levels.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for microwave baked beans

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

recipe for buttery bread machine crescent rolls

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

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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 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 breakfast burritos

Slow Cooker Breakfast Burritos

Slow-cooked tomato, onion, and ham mixed with Monterey jack and cheddar is a marvelous mix for early morning tortillas.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker meatball sub sandwich

Slow Cooker Meatball Sub Sandwich

Take an easy classic and make it even easier with a slow cooker! Meatballs and pasta sauce in the crock pot, thrown on toasted buns with a bit of melty mozzarella.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for pressure cooker stuffed chicken breasts

Pressure Cooker Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This pressure cooker stuffed chicken recipe is impressive and surprisingly easy.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 100% whole wheat no oil bread machine pizza crust

100% Whole Wheat No Oil Bread Machine Pizza Crust

Your whole wheat baked pizzas topped with mushrooms, peppers, onions, or other veggies of choice will be a far cry from greasy delivery slices.

Method:   bread machine, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker seafood fondue

Slow Cooker Seafood Fondue

Creamy seafood fondue with lobster, shrimp, crab, and scallops. Melted cheese, savory spices, and crusty bread come together in this easy, one-pot wonder. Perfect for sharing...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for hot and spicy slow cooker sloppy joes

Hot And Spicy Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes

This spicy version of the classic sloppy joes sandwich is made with ground beef and is simmered in the crock pot. It gets its heat from spicy V8 juice, chili...

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave salsa

Microwave Salsa

Good, homemade salsa makes such a difference over flavorless store-bought jars. Starting with ripe tomatoes is crucial, so if they're in season then you're on your way to a sensational...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 red wine french dip sandwiches

Slow Cooker Red Wine French Dip Sandwiches

The sandwich is called a French dip all right, and this recipe reminds you at every turn. Toasted French rolls for the thin-sliced beef, which is roasted in...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for fabulous pressure cooker vegetable soup

Fabulous Pressure Cooker Vegetable Soup

Chop your way into heaven with all these healthy vegetables. Loaded with flavor, serve up a warm helping of this pressure cooked goodness in just 30 minutes.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for pressure cooker split pea soup

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

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 slow cooker baked pineapple stuffing

Slow Cooker Baked Pineapple Stuffing

Made with eggs, butter or margarine, sugar, crushed pineapple, evaporated milk, cornbread stuffing crumbs

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 bow knot dinner rolls

Bread Machine Bow Knot Dinner Rolls

Made with water, butter or margarine, egg, salt, bread flour, sugar, bread machine yeast

Method:   oven, bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker chocolate rice pudding

Slow Cooker Chocolate Rice Pudding

Take rice pudding to the next level. Cocoa powder gives this slow cooked recipe just the right amount of chocolate flavor and a pinch of cinnamon spices things up.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for bread machine parmesan-herb french bread

Bread Machine Parmesan-Herb French Bread

The fragrant spices of oregano, thyme, basil, and rosemary will give your French bread a nice, earthy taste.

Method:   bread machine, oven
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for sinful slow cooker chocolate obsession

Sinful Slow Cooker Chocolate Obsession

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that chocolate should always have a starring role in dessert. This sinful chocolate obsession makes it easy to whip...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker bbq appetizer ribs

Slow Cooker BBQ Appetizer Ribs

Sweet and tangy barbecue spareribs, slowly simmered in the crock pot. Perfect finger food (albeit a little messy).

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 slow cooker bandito chili dogs

Slow Cooker Bandito Chili Dogs

Chili dogs with a hint of Tex-Mex. Green chiles, cheese soup, and beanless chili are cooked in the crock pot with hot dogs. Serve on buns along with chopped onion...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for wendy's bread machine wonder grits bread

Wendy's Bread Machine Wonder Grits Bread

That's right, you read correctly. This bread machine recipe contains cooked grits which add moisture and texture to the finished loaf.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 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 honey thyme glaze grilled lamb chops

Honey Thyme Glaze Grilled Lamb Chops

These lamb chops aren't afraid of flavor, that's for sure. An olive oil marinade with garlic and fresh basil sets the stage for a honey-thyme glaze with balsamic to...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker parmesan risotto

Slow Cooker Parmesan Risotto

Love risotto but don't have time to stand around stirring? Try this delicious crock pot recipe that uses arborio rice, white wine, chicken broth, and parmesan cheese.

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


recipe for slow cooker tuna noodle casserole with mixed vegetables

Slow Cooker Tuna Noodle Casserole With Mixed Vegetables

A homestyle tuna casserole made in the crock pot - with a delicious nutty twist to it!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker irish oatmeal

Slow Cooker Irish Oatmeal

Sweet add-ins like cranberries and figs make these Irish oats better still, and making them overnight in the crockpot is best of all.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for all day slow cooker macaroni and cheese

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


recipe for grilled shark

Grilled Shark

This shark has some bite! Grilled shark steaks are basted with a sweet and sour sauce that pairs perfectly with the flavor of the fish.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker turkey meatloaf

Slow Cooker Turkey Meatloaf

Prepare to rethink your meatloaf game with this turkey sensation. It's everything you love about the original with rich flavors and satisfying texture, just a bit lighter.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker pineapple upside down cake

Slow Cooker Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Change up your crock pot routine and try making a pineapple upside down cake in your slow cooker!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker rotel cheese dip

Slow Cooker Rotel Cheese Dip

This cheese dip is creamy, gooey, and delicious, with subtle chile heat. A must-have at any party, this cheesy dip is quick and simple to make.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for ranch wings

Ranch Wings

It was only a matter of time until the ranch dressing made it into the wings themselves. If you're more of a blue cheese person than a ranch person, just sub that in.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for duck breast on george foreman grill

Duck Breast on George Foreman Grill

Made with honey, duck breast, orange juice concentrate

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker barbecue beef and pork

Slow Cooker Barbecue Beef and Pork

Beef and pork simmered with brown sugar, vinegar, and chili powder make a sweet and tangy sandwich filling, and hopefully some leftovers too.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave round steak

Microwave Round Steak

Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce

Method:   microwave
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker prairie fire dip

Slow Cooker Prairie Fire Dip

A spicy twist on traditional bean dips, this prairie fire dip blends refried beans with Monterey Jack cheese and chili powder. A perfect choice for game day snacking (or...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker barbecued turkey cutlets

Slow Cooker Barbecued Turkey Cutlets

Add this to your list of go-to crockpot meals. Turkey breast slow-cooked with a sweet and tangy sauce and served over rice.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 salmon with fresh pineapple salsa

Salmon with Fresh Pineapple Salsa

Fresh grilled salmon, zesty pineapple salsa... how can you go wrong? The bright honey-cilantro infused salsa is so good you might want to make extra for scooping up...

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker turkey in cream sauce

Slow Cooker Turkey In Cream Sauce

Terrific turkey tenderloins drowned in an herbed cream sauce. If you've got leftovers, throw them in a sandwich with some cranberry sauce.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for mesquite marinated flank steak

Mesquite Marinated Flank Steak

Made with flank steak, marinade, water, vegetable oil

Method:   outdoor grill
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





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