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
Recipes by Cooking Method
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Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
Slow Cooker Japanese Lamb
This Japanese lamb recipe features a savory marinade that complements the meat's rich flavor while it cooks slowly in the crock pot. Ideal for easy dinners or meal prepping...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Barbecue Green Beans
Beans slow-cooked with bacon, BBQ sauce, and onions make for an extra-savory side dish that changes the green bean game.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Amberjack au Poivre
Au Poivre is typically seen with steaks, but amberjack is thick and meaty enough to handle it. Marinating the amberjack with a healthy splash of lemon juice and thyme helps...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Zesty Slow Cooker Beer Meatballs
Made with ketchup, salt and pepper, ground beef, onions, bread crumbs, eggs, beer, vegetable juice, lemon juice, hot sauce
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Broccoli And Rice With Cheese
An easy crockpot side dish made with instant rice, cheese, broccoli, onion, and cream of mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Mesquite Marinated Flank Steak
Made with flank steak, marinade, water, vegetable oil
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Bread Machine Cafe Au Lait Bread
Made with dry active yeast, bread flour, coffee, milk, butter, sugar, salt, ground cinnamon
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
Grilled Pork Cutlet with Rosemary
Grilled pork cutlets marinated in rosemary, olive oil and honey make for a tasty and easy weeknight meal.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Microwave Round Steak
Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Good-for-Toast Bread Machine Wheat Bread
Discover how easy it is to make this bood-for-toast wheat bread using a bread machine. This recipe combines whole wheat and bread flours for a loaf that's...
Method: bread machine
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Pressure Cooker Breakfast Hash
Perfect for breakfast, this savory meal is a perfect blend of hearty potatoes, ham, and cheesy goodness.
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
St. Patrick's Day Slow Cooker Dip
Made with garlic powder, milk, Worcestershire sauce, cream cheese, sour cream, Swiss cheese, deli corned beef, refrigerated sauerkraut
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
Slow Cooker Lima Bean Casserole
Made with sour cream, dry mustard, dry lima beans, salt, molasses, butter, brown sugar
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Multi Bean Casserole
Dress up some simple cans of beans by adding mustard, ketchup, brown sugar, and of course - bacon! Let it simmer all day in the crock pot on low or cook on high for...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Spicy Slow Cooker Tomato Juice
Whip up your own spicy tomato juice with fresh ingredients! Tomatoes, celery, horseradish, and a little hot sauce make this drink a standout.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
All-Day Ravioli Stew
A hearty stew with sausage-stuffed ravioli, cannellini beans, and tomatoes. The ravioli is added at the end of the cooking time for a perfectly cooked crock pot pasta meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Spanish Rice With Beef
Beef, tomato, and rice with a hint of spice. Spanish rice made easy in the crock pot.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Citrus Turkey Breast
Let's face it, turkey can sometimes be a bit bland, but not with this recipe. A combination of spices and citrus juices turns a classic into a standout dish that...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Pressure Cooker Shredded Beef Sloppy Joes
Sloppy Joes never go out of style for feeding a crowd. This pressure cooker recipe makes a bun-ready Joe that you can make ahead of time so you can enjoy the...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 1-2 hours
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
Easy Slow Cooker Brownie Mix Brownies
Crock pot brownies made from brownie mix are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth without heating up your kitchen! These delicious treats are easy to make...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
Teriyaki New York Strip Steak by McCormick Grill Mates
You can make teriyaki sauce yourself, but you can't beat a quality pre-made marinade mix for convenience. You can reduce down the extra marinade...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
All Day Slow Cooker Saffron Rice
Slow cooking the saffron and rice ensures the full flavor of the saffron is infused in the rice. The result is perfectly tender grains of rice with a lovely yellow hue.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beer-Based Brisket Marinade
If you're on the lookout for a marinade that marries savory and smoky, you're in for a treat. With ingredients like beer, liquid smoke, and A1 sauce, this concoction brings...
Time: under 30 minutes
Bacon and Cheese Sandwich
Buttered bread, melty American cheese, and meaty bacon bring a tasty upgrade to a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Make on your George Foreman grill or in a skillet.
Method: indoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
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
Slow Cooker Apple-Raisin Stuffing
Ready to impress your friends with a stuffing recipe that's anything but ordinary? This apple-raisin stuffing can be whipped up in a snap, whether you prefer the crock...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Turkey Tacos
Turkey tacos are a healthy version of traditional tacos, swapping out ground beef for lean turkey. Combined with beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and taco seasoning it creates a...
Method: stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pressure Cooker Hawaiian Pork
Pork and pineapple isn't just for pizza, it's an excellent combo of island flavors over rice, too. Pork and onions quickly pressure-cooked will have you dreaming of a...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: under 30 minutes
Meatloaf Hamburgers with Bacon Barbecue Sauce
Meatloaf burgers are the grillable twist you didn't know you needed. Made with a combination of beef and sausage with bacon mixed in and topped with a...
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Olga's Peasant Split Pea Soup
Warm up and nourish your body with this split pea soup recipe, made in a pressure cooker for quick and easy preparation. Packed with tender split peas, smoky ham, and...
Method: pressure cooker
Time: 30-60 minutes
Nesco Roaster Oven Turkey
Is Thanksgiving stressing you out? Fear not; with this roaster oven turkey method, you can serve up a golden bird that's both juicy and flavorful with ease.
Method: roaster oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler
The absolute easiest, hands-off apple cobbler. You just need three ingredients, a couple hours in the crockpot, and the all-important ice cream on top.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Italian Shredded Beef Sandwiches
This shredded beef recipe serves a large group but the leftovers freeze well if you're only serving a small crowd.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Wild Rice Hot Dish
Wild rice is wonderfully tender when cooked in the crock pot. Combine it with almonds, onions, celery, mushrooms, chicken, and herbs and you have a delicious dinner.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Moroccan Lamb And Rice
Why fly to Marrakesh when this Moroccan lamb and rice brings the bazaar to your bowl? A slow-cooked treasure that's both hearty and heartwarming.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
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).
Pizza night is always a favorite, especially when you have great tasting pizza from some of the most popular restaurants.