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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 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 copycat tgi friday's chop house seasoning

Copycat TGI Friday's Chop House Seasoning

When you go this simple, it's all about good ingredients. Fresh rosemary and cracked black pepper give meat a no-frills touch that lets the flavor of a...


Time:   under 30 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 nesco roaster oven turkey

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

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

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recipe for cheesy beef nachos

Cheesy Beef Nachos

Nachos are always a hit. These beefy and cheesy nachos can be topped with your favorite add-ons such as jalapenos, sour cream, and guacamole.

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker pulled pork with root beer barbecue sauce

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork With Root Beer Barbecue Sauce

Root beer isn't just for floats anymore. This pulled pork recipe uses root beer twice: once to tenderize and again in a tangy sauce.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for easy slow cooker french dip

Easy Slow Cooker French Dip

The French dip is, without a doubt, the fanciest roast beef sandwich out there. And now you can make the beef and the savory au jus in a slow cooker with half the work.

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


recipe for slow cooker reuben sandwiches

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

recipe for slow cooker spanish rice with beef

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

recipe for spicy slow cooker tomato juice

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


recipe for slow cooker turkey tacos

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

recipe for slow cooker italian shredded beef sandwiches

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

recipe for multi-purpose citrus marinade

Multi-Purpose Citrus Marinade

This is a simple orange-lime marinade that works with fish, shrimp, chicken, pork, or beef.


Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker farmhouse macaroni and cheese

Slow Cooker Farmhouse Macaroni And Cheese

Not the fanciest mac and cheese, but it is delicious comfort food. The twist on this recipe is that it includes bacon, tomatoes, and cream of mushroom soup.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 mini reuben sandwiches

Mini Reuben Sandwiches

Made with cocktail rye bread, Thousand Island dressing, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 grilled marinated halibut on george foreman grill

Grilled Marinated Halibut On George Foreman Grill

Halibut steaks marinated in vinegar, honey and onion cook up quickly to tangy, flaky goodness on the George Foreman grill. Throw on some asparagus or...

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

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 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 instant pot stuffed bell peppers

Instant Pot Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ground beef, bacon, and rice makes a hearty filling for these quick-cooking pressure cooker peppers.

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 honey lime mesquite chicken

Honey Lime Mesquite Chicken

Marinades can seem intimidating, but they're one of the best ways to flavor your grilled creations. A sweet touch of honey, some fresh lime juice and a flavor-packed...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for zesty herb light and easy grilled chicken

Zesty Herb Light And Easy Grilled Chicken

Made with boneless skinless chicken breast halves, herb marinade, water, olive oil, white wine vinegar

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cracked peppercorn marinated steaks

Cracked Peppercorn Marinated Steaks

If a sizzling steak is your idea of a perfect meal, then hold onto your spatula. This cracked peppercorn marinade is packed with bold flavors that will impress even...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker cajun chicken, sausage & rice

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken, Sausage & Rice

It's not Cajun if it doesn't start with peppers, celery, and onion! The holy Cajun vegetable trinity is here, alongside sausage, chicken, and rice for a yummy...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for classic slow cooker reuben dip

Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip

Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for better than arby's roast beef sandwiches

Better Than Arby's Roast Beef Sandwiches

If you're a sucker for a good roast beef sandwich, ditch the drive-thru and grab your crockpot. Brown sugar and onion soup mix make for a crazy good roast.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker turkey breast with cranberry stuffing

Slow Cooker Turkey Breast With Cranberry Stuffing

Made with black pepper, salt, dried basil, boneless turkey breast, stuffing cubes, water, butter or margarine, onion, mushrooms, dried cranberries

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

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 slow cooker lamb cassoulet with white beans and rosemary

Slow Cooker Lamb Cassoulet With White Beans And Rosemary

Made with salt, black pepper, onion, garlic, carrots, celery, fresh rosemary, crushed tomatoes with the juice, beef broth, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 instant pot chinese pepper steak

Instant Pot Chinese Pepper Steak

Get the most tender beef in this pepper steak recipe by using a pressure cooker to make it instead of cooking it on the stove top.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for beer-based brisket marinade

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


recipe for microwave corn bread

Microwave Corn Bread

Made with egg, all-purpose flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 coca-cola burgers

Coca-Cola Burgers

Cola and French dressing are used both in the burger patties and as a tangy spread on the grilled buns. The sweet and tangy flavor brings your burgers to a new level.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


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 grilled lemon pepper chicken

Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken

The secret ingredients in the marinade not only flavor the chicken but help to tenderize it so it doesn't dry out while on the grill.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker apple crumble

Slow Cooker Apple Crumble

Dust off that trusty crock pot of yours because we're going to semi-skillfully throw some apples and crumbs together for dessert. It's all about liberating flavors with...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker apple sausage stuffing

Slow Cooker Apple Sausage Stuffing

Sweet and savory stuffing can be a Thanksgiving game changer. Slow cooked apples and pork sausage makes an absolutely stand-out stuffing that's miles ahead of the...

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

recipe for slow cooker cranberry orange relish

Slow Cooker Cranberry Orange Relish

Made with cranberries, sugar, orange peel, orange juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for creamy slow cooker stuffing

Creamy Slow Cooker Stuffing

Stuffing is a delicious and classic dish that is often served during holiday meals. There are many different ways to make stuffing, but this one uses cream soup as a base.

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


recipe for hot slow cooker bloody mary

Hot Slow Cooker Bloody Mary

The crock pot works great to keep this spicy drink warm for your guests.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for slow cooker pumpkin bread

Slow Cooker Pumpkin Bread

Made with soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, flour, pumpkin, eggs, brown sugar, sugar, oil

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker scotch broth

Slow Cooker Scotch Broth

Calling this "broth" feels misleading since it's a hearty soup made of lamb, barley, and vegetables.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker stuffed pattypan squash

Slow Cooker Stuffed Pattypan Squash

Stuffed pattypan squash: the perfect way to sneak some veggies into your diet while enjoying a tasty meal.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   2-5 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 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





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