Made with Thousand Island salad dressing, corned beef, sauerkraut, cream cheese, Swiss cheese
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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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Classic Slow Cooker Reuben Dip
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cheesy Corn
Corn is cooked in a creamy cheese sauce. Great side dish for potlucks!
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Soft Mall Pretzels
Made with vegetable oil, brown sugar, flour, salt, yeast, water, baking soda
Method: oven, bread machine
Time: 2-5 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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
McCormick's Grill Mates Beer Can Chicken
Made with chicken, olive oil, chicken seasoning, beer
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Delicious recipes for red velvet cakes, cupcakes, and cheesecakes.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.




























































