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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 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 microwave roasted garlic

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

recipe for slow cooker asian chicken lettuce wraps

Slow Cooker Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Ground chicken is cooked in the crock pot with spices and soy sauce and served in lettuce wraps with a tangy dipping sauce.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for fresh peach jam in the microwave

Fresh Peach Jam in the Microwave

This easy recipe combines fresh, ripe peaches, zesty lemon juice, and pectin to create a sweet and tangy peach jam.

Method:   microwave
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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recipe for slow cooker tropical tea

Slow Cooker Tropical Tea

Made with cinnamon stick, orange, tea bags, water, sugar, honey, orange juice, pineapple juice

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for bread machine garlic bagels

Bread Machine Garlic Bagels

These bagels are delicious while still soft and fresh, perfect toasted, or even made into bagel chips. The garlic flavor is noticeable without being overpowering

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

recipe for best buttermilk chocolate cake

Best Buttermilk Chocolate Cake

Made with shortening, water, buttermilk, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, baking powder, eggs, unsweetened chocolate

Method:   microwave, oven
Time:   1-2 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 pressure cooker chicken in orange sauce

Pressure Cooker Chicken In Orange Sauce

The pressure cooker makes short work of this tasty recipe. The chicken thighs turn out very tender and the orange sauce has light warm spice flavors from the...

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 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 cheesy corn

Cheesy Corn

Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for mccormick grill mates fiery kickoff wings

McCormick Grill Mates Fiery Kickoff Wings

Throw in some marinade mix and get it right every time with half the effort in this recipe. Definitely the move on game day when you've got bigger priorities...

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 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 slow cooker boston baked beans

Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans

Made with bacon, brown sugar, Great Northern beans, onion, salt, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 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 microwave salmon steaks

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

recipe for creamy slow cooker corn casserole

Creamy Slow Cooker Corn Casserole

Cream cheese and a touch of sugar thrown into the crockpot turns some ordinary corn kernels into a warm, craveable side dish perfect for any occasion.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker porridge

Slow Cooker Porridge

This isn't your normal Goldie Locks porridge. Slow cooked is the key to a silky, smooth wheat and rolled oats breakfast. Plumped with raisins and apples is the perfect way to start...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker stuffed lamb shoulder

Slow Cooker Stuffed Lamb Shoulder

Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, carrots, lamb shoulder, bulk sausage, parsley, oregano or marjoram, garlic, onion, celery

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker turkey sloppy joes

Slow Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

These sloppy joes have two twists to them. First, they are made with turkey instead of beef. And second, they are made in the crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker apricot-honey glazed turkey

Slow Cooker Apricot-Honey Glazed Turkey

Made with barbecue sauce, paprika, ground black pepper, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, turkey legs, apricot jam, honey, lemon juice

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


recipe for slow cooker macaroni, bacon, and cheese

Slow Cooker Macaroni, Bacon, and Cheese

If you're looking to change up your pasta game, you've just hit the goldmine with this bacon-infused mac and cheese prepared in a crock pot. It's as...

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 bread machine double garlic potato bread

Bread Machine Double Garlic Potato Bread

Made with yeast, water, butter, egg, bread flour, mashed potatoes, garlic powder, sugar

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours


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 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 italian roast beef sandwiches

Slow Cooker Italian Roast Beef Sandwiches

Made with Italian salad dressing mix, chuck roast, beef consomme, beef au jus

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled littleneck clams with lemon-butter sauce

Grilled Littleneck Clams With Lemon-Butter Sauce

Grilled clams and a buttery, lemony, white wine garlic sauce make an elegant and special-occasion worthy dish.

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for soft mall pretzels

Soft Mall Pretzels

Made with vegetable oil, brown sugar, flour, salt, yeast, water, baking soda

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

recipe for slow cooker christmas wassail

Slow Cooker Christmas Wassail

A citrus wassail with light spice flavors. It's made with apple cider, pineapple juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 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 slow cooker apple cobbler topped with fruit and nut cereal

Slow Cooker Apple Cobbler Topped With Fruit and Nut Cereal

Tart apples are mixed with sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon and then topped with your favorite granola cereal. Slow cook overnight and you...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled lamb with rosemary mustard marinade

Grilled Lamb with Rosemary Mustard Marinade

A simple but gourmet meal. Tender leg of lamb is marinated overnight and then simply grilled 10 minutes per side. The secret is in the rosemary-mustard...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for grilled sugar snap peas

Grilled Sugar Snap Peas

Lightly grilled with a little olive oil and salt, these little delights make a perfect snack or side dish. A little drizzle of sesame oil goes a long way for adding some toasty...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker spaghetti sauce

Pressure Cooker Spaghetti Sauce

Get the slow simmered taste of a great spaghetti sauce in only minutes using this pressure cooker method.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mccormick's grill mates beer can chicken

McCormick's Grill Mates Beer Can Chicken

Made with chicken, olive oil, chicken seasoning, beer

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for fired up southwest fajitas

Fired Up Southwest Fajitas

Made with olive oil, water, lime, flank steak, bell pepper, onion, flour tortillas, salsa, shredded cheese, sour cream

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pressure cooker shrimp and asparagus risotto

Pressure Cooker Shrimp And Asparagus Risotto

Creamy risotto with sauteed shrimp, asparagus, and a sprinkle of parmesan is an impressive dish that's impressively easy when a pressure cooker does the...

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for easy slow cooker bananas foster

Easy Slow Cooker Bananas Foster

Get the delicious flavor of bananas foster without the flambe! Bananas are slow cooked in a sweet rum sauce and then served over pound cake with a dollop of ice cream.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker ravioli meal

Slow Cooker Ravioli Meal

This easy dinner just takes minutes to throw together in the crock pot. It's also easy to vary the ingredients. Try a meat-based pasta sauce with cheese ravioli. Or make it a...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for basic bread machine beer bread

Basic Bread Machine Beer Bread

Adding beer to your usual bread recipe gives it a great texture. This bread works well both toasted and un-toasted.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled shrimp with southwestern black bean salad

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


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 gabriela's slow cooker hoppin john

Gabriela's Slow Cooker Hoppin John

Hoppin John, the traditional southern dish of black-eyed peas and rice, is a delicious meal that has been eaten for centuries.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for grilled potato wedges

Grilled Potato Wedges

Wedges are the way to go at home and are quicker than cutting fries. Plus, grilling them keeps them healthier. These would be perfect with a creamy condiment like spicy mayo or...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker boiled peanuts

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

recipe for beer and onion brats

Beer and Onion Brats

Bratwurst simmered in a mixture of beer, onions, and caraway seeds before being grilled. The onions are then cooked down until they are caramelized and served with the brats.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bread machine cinnamon raisin bread

Bread Machine Cinnamon Raisin Bread

Get the taste and texture of bakery-made bread from your bread machine. This lightly sweet bread has gentle cinnamon flavors and a splash of raisins in every slice.

Method:   bread machine
Time:   1-2 hours





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