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Recipes by Cooking Method

Recipes by Cooking Method

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recipe for spice-rubbed baby back ribs

Spice-Rubbed Baby Back Ribs

Made with pork baby back ribs, Pork Rub

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for citrus herb marinated halibut

Citrus Herb Marinated Halibut

Made with halibut fillets, garlic, herb & wine marinade, orange juice, vegetable oil, lemon juice

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for overnight slow cooker apple oatmeal

Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal

Overnight oats are the best for stress-free mornings. Using a slow cooker changes the game a bit so you have a steaming hot breakfast first thing in the morning.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for slow cooker chocolate cheesecake

Slow Cooker Chocolate Cheesecake

This chocolate cheesecake is hiding a healthy secret in its protein-packed chocolate filling. Tofu helps keep the cheesecake nice and thick without you even knowing...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker basil and orange carrots

Slow Cooker Basil And Orange Carrots

An easy and delicious side dish. The carrots are cooked in a savory basil and orange sauce until they are tender and flavorful. This is a great way to get your kids...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

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recipe for pressure cooker banana pudding

Pressure Cooker Banana Pudding

Made with water, vanilla extract, rum, banana, egg yolks, egg, sugar, half and half, sweetened condensed milk, sour cream

Method:   pressure cooker
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 white beans with sun dried tomatoes

Slow Cooker White Beans with Sun Dried Tomatoes

Made with ripe olives, great Northern Beans, garlic, water, dried basil, salt, black pepper, sun-dried tomatoes

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooker braised lamb shanks with barley

Slow Cooker Braised Lamb Shanks With Barley

Barley doesn't come up in too many recipes these days, and that's a shame. The hearty grain works beautifully in savory dishes like this braised lamb, which...

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

recipe for greek chicken or lamb marinade

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

recipe for slow cooker hot mulled cider

Slow Cooker Hot Mulled Cider

'Tis the season to serve this delicious aromatic drink that warms the soul and fills the air with sweet apples and spiced tones.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for microwave iced tea

Microwave Iced Tea

Made with water, tea bags

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for herbed thanksgiving slow cooker stuffing

Herbed Thanksgiving Slow Cooker Stuffing

This stuffing does so many things right, but here's what really sets it apart: adding a sweet, tart, apple to balance out the savory flavors. Truly a stand-out...

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

recipe for chipotle lime pork chops

Chipotle Lime Pork Chops

Made with bone-in pork chops, lime juice, chipotle pepper marinade, water, vegetable or olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled spice-rubbed new york strip steak

Grilled Spice-Rubbed New York Strip Steak

A simple steak rub can make all the difference when you're grilling a prime cut of New York Strip. Add the rub up to 2 hours in advance to infuse more flavor.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for cuban style marinated steak

Cuban Style Marinated Steak

Made with orange juice, lime juice, vegetable oil, oregano, Montreal steak seasoning, ground cumin, porterhouse or sirloin steaks

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for barbecued potatoes

Barbecued Potatoes

If you're grilling your main course already then this potato side dish recipe is a breeze to add to your meal.

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for grilled turkey sausage pasta with tomatoes and cannellini beans

Grilled Turkey Sausage Pasta with Tomatoes and Cannellini Beans

Saucy cannelini beans immersed in the flavors of fire-roasted tomato and basil bring a creative contrast to the thin angel hair while...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

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 instant pot cajun red beans and rice

Instant Pot Cajun Red Beans And Rice

True Cajuns may balk at using a pressure cooker for this classic red beans and rice recipe, but it cuts the cook time and yields authentic-tasting results.

Method:   pressure cooker, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for slow cooked baked beans

Slow Cooked Baked Beans

If you're looking to impress dinner guests or just craving a hearty staple, slow-cooked baked beans are basic but brilliant. With layers of flavor from bacon to brown sugar...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for microwave shrimp andouille jambalaya

Microwave Shrimp Andouille Jambalaya

Made with water, rice, shrimp, andouille sausage, celery, onion, garlic, margarine or butter, tomatoes, tomato paste

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic brown rice under pressure

Basic Brown Rice Under Pressure

Rice in the pressure cooker is simple and turns out fantastic! Not mushy or sticky, just perfectly cooked grains of rice.

Method:   pressure cooker
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for slow cooker backyard barbecue beer brats

Slow Cooker Backyard Barbecue Beer Brats

Beer brats are the move for taking your cookout game to the next level. A combo of beer and cola keeps the brats moist without being too sweet and the peppers...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 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 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 microwave s'mores

Microwave S'mores

No need for a campfire for this classic treat. Bring the fun inside by using your microwave to melt the chocolate and marshmallows. Same favorite childhood s'mores (without the...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for boneless chuck roast with bourbon and coke

Boneless Chuck Roast With Bourbon And Coke

When life gives you chuck roast, add some bourbon and coke and create a culinary masterpiece.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for chipotle pepper marinated pork

Chipotle Pepper Marinated Pork

Made with pork tenderloins, marinade, water, vegetable or olive oil

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for grilled chipotle orange chicken

Grilled Chipotle Orange Chicken

A chipotle orange juice marinade gives grilled chicken loads of character with minimal effort on your part.

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for hickory bbq chicken

Hickory Bbq Chicken

Made with vegetable oil, chicken, Hickory BBQ Marinade, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, cider vinegar, honey

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for zesty herb grilled chicken

Zesty Herb Grilled Chicken

Made with bone-in chicken parts, zesty herb marinade, water, vegetable oil, white wine vinegar

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for 5 minute chocolate mug cake

5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

This mug cake is better than a microwave dessert has any right to be with a dry ingredient mix that you can throw together ahead of time and store, you'll never be more than...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hot apple cider

Slow Cooker Hot Apple Cider

Cider slow-cooked with whole nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, and crystallized ginger is an absolute ambrosia for cold nights.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for grilled rainbow trout with citrus and cilantro

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Citrus and Cilantro

Made with fresh cilantro or parsley, boned whole fresh trout, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, orange slices, lemon, lime slices

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chili cheese corn chip casserole

Chili Cheese Corn Chip Casserole

A quick and easy chili cheese corn chip casserole made with corn chips, chili con carne, and cheese, all ready in minutes.

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for microwave macaroni and cheese

Microwave Macaroni And Cheese

Decadence, meet convenience! This breeze of a recipe is a few steps up from the microwave pasta of your not so distant past. Flavored with onion and Tabasco, it's grown...

Method:   microwave
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled fish tacos with thai slaw

Grilled Fish Tacos with Thai Slaw

You'll want to live everyday like it's Taco Tuesday when you make this Thai inspired recipe. Grilled mahi mahi is first marinated in lime juice, coconut milk and red...

Method:   stovetop, outdoor grill
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for slow cooker caramel apples

Slow Cooker Caramel Apples

Melting caramel in the crock pot makes these fall favorite treats extra easy. Simply melt, then dip the apples!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for grilled mushroom packets

Grilled Mushroom Packets

Fresh mushrooms, zucchini, onion, a bell peppers are mixed with dry couscous and Alfredo sauce in a foil wrap and cooked on the grill (or in the oven).

Method:   oven, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for 1-2-3 marinated veggies for the grill

1-2-3 Marinated Veggies for the Grill

Grilled vegetables make a great side dish and this recipe adds extra flavor with a simple marinade

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for sausage and vegetable risotto

Sausage And Vegetable Risotto

Made with sweet Italian sausages, water, onion, butter, white wine, arborio rice, zucchini, kosher salt, fresh baby spinach, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for balsamic peppercorn steak

Balsamic Peppercorn Steak

Made with peppercorn & garlic marinade, vegetable or olive oil, water, balsamic vinegar, dried thyme, new york strip, rib-eye or sirloin steaks

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for grilled chipotle cinnamon marinated rib-eye steak

Grilled Chipotle Cinnamon Marinated Rib-Eye Steak

Looking to spice up your steak game? This grilled chipotle cinnamon marinated rib-eye offers a bold blend of ingredients, bringing together two...

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for glazetastic bourbon glaze for grilled meats

Glazetastic Bourbon Glaze For Grilled Meats

Made with hot sauce, onion power, garlic powder, bourbon, brown sugar, pineapple juice, beef bouillon cubes, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for very sage slow cooker stuffing

Very Sage Slow Cooker Stuffing

The two keys to this scrumptious recipe are using cornbread for moisture and fresh sage for maximum herby flavor.

Method:   stovetop, crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for slow cooker hot cranberry toddy

Slow Cooker Hot Cranberry Toddy

With a crockpot of hot toddy not only do you have a tasty beverage on hand, you'll also infuse your whole house with a sweet, spiced aroma.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for barbecue bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers

Barbecue Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Appetizers

No need to break out the charcoal for this grilled appetizer. Shrimp are wrapped in bacon and basted with a barbecue sauce mixture and cooked on an indoor...

Method:   indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker ginger ale applesauce

Slow Cooker Ginger Ale Applesauce

An easy applesauce recipe with a delicious ingredient twist: ginger ale! A little cinnamon and brown sugar helps add a little additional flavor as well.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for slow cooker corn bread

Slow Cooker Corn Bread

A plate of barbecue just isn't complete without a piece of cornbread, lending some sweetness and soaking up all the extra saucy goodness. This batch is cooked up in a crockpot...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours





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