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
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Shredded Slow Cooker Chicken Sandwiches
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
Kulich (Russian Easter Bread)
Made with milk, butter, egg, egg yolks, lemon zest, raisins, currants, sherry, almonds
Method: bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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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
Slow Cooker Boiled Peanuts
When it comes to boiled peanuts, southerners know how to do it right. These salty snacks are perfect for road trips, picnics, or simply enjoying on a lazy afternoon.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
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
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 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
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
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 Round Steak
Made with round steak, onion, salt, flour, black pepper, tomato sauce
Method: microwave
Time: 1-2 hours
Zesty Slow Cooker Beer Meatballs
This dish combines ground beef and onions with a bit of zing from beer and spicy V-8 juice. The meatballs are easy to make and slow-cooked in a tangy sauce for a hearty...
Method: oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Orange Zinger Cheesecake
This orange zinger cheesecake may be just the recipe you need. Its combination of cream cheese and tofu in the filling, paired with the zesty kick of fresh orange...
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Grilled Shrimp With Southwestern Black Bean Salad
Shrimp are marinated in a citrus-soy mixture then grilled. Serve on a bed of zesty black bean and corn salad.
Method: indoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
Greek Chicken or Lamb Marinade
You already know that a Greek marinade will be full of lemon and oregano. Try using the marinated chicken or lamb for kebabs or gyros topped with yogurt sauce.
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
Microwave Salmon Steaks
This microwave recipe boasts tender salmon and a light buttery lemon sauce, making it a great choice for busy nights or anyone who loves seafood.
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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
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
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
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
Microwave Corn Bread
Made with egg, all-purpose flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, vegetable oil
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Grilled Tarragon Chicken
Made with black pepper, salt, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, olive oil, tarragon, parsley
Method: outdoor grill
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
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
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
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
Slow Cooker Lemon Rosemary Bread
This crock pot baked bread has a light lemon and rosemary flavor. Delicious toasted or untoasted.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Peach Sauce
Got frozen peaches? Make a delicious peach sauce right in your slow cooker. Sweet, spiced, and perfect for desserts or breakfast toppers.
Method: crock pot, microwave
Time: over 5 hours
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
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
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
Mesquite Marinated Flank Steak
Made with flank steak, marinade, water, vegetable oil
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
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 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 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
Microwave Roasted Garlic
If you don't have time to slow roast garlic in the oven, try this quick microwave method
Method: microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
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
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
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