The crock pot makes the most tender ribs! This is a simple recipe that slow cooks the ribs in a mixture of beer and barbecue sauce.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Meat And Poultry Dishes

Serve up some of our favorite meat and poultry dishes like classic beef and noodles, Hungarian goulash, or chicken alfredo casserole.
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Slow Cooker Country Ribs In Beer
Bratwurst and Sauerkraut
There's nothing wrong with classic grilled brats with some sauerkraut on top, but they can be even better. Baking the sauerkraut with a little brown sugar adds a sweet note you...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hamburger Slop
Looking for an easy, flavorful dinner? This hamburger "slop" offers a mouth-watering mix of ground beef, onions, and mushrooms in a creamy sauce, ideal for noodles or mashed...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Real Anchor Bar Buffalo Wings
The Anchor Bar is famous for their buffalo wings. Copy them at home with this recipe. The secret to the restaurant version is in the seasonings!
Method: deep fryer, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Quaker Oats Prize Winning Meatloaf
Looking for the perfect meatloaf? This recipe has just the right texture thanks to the ratio of ground beef, oats, and liquid. Also makes great meatloaf sandwiches.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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Crispy Oven-Baked Chops
Crispy pork chops don't always have to be fried. Chops dredged in flour, egg, and a crushed corn flake mix get a quick trip to the oven for a way healthier, just as delicious...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Dog 'N Suds Coney Sauce
Slow-simmered ground beef Coney sauce makes a tantalizing topping for hot dogs. It's a little sweet, a little spicy and a lot delicious.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Apricot Onion Chicken Wings
A delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken wings. The perfect blend of sweet and savory with apricot jam, onion soup mix, and Russian salad dressing.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Texas Wiener Sauce
Texans take their hot dogs seriously, and that's why they have their own sauce recipe. This sauce is perfect for any hot dog lover who wants to add a bit of Texas flavor to their...
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat P.F. Chang's China Bistro Beef Lo Mein
This P. F. Chang's copycat recipe with stir fried flank steak, carrots and cabbage hits the spot.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Boston Butt Pork Roast
This Boston butt roast might take a few hours but it's oh so worth it! Pork roasted with potatoes, carrots, and apples is guaranteed to hit the spot.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Old Spaghetti Factory Meatballs
Make all the fancy food you want, there's something about classic spaghetti and meatballs that'll always have you coming back.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Venison Steaks In Mushroom Gravy
Venison steaks are slow cooked in a simple mushroom gravy, making them tender and flavorful. Serve with mashed potatoes or rice for a complete meal.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Original Coney Island Sauce
No more plain hot dogs! Upgrading to Coney-sauced chili dogs makes all the difference. This recipe uses ground beef spiced with chili powder and mixed with tomato puree, but...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Chicken Wings
These baked wings sacrifice calories without sacrificing flavor. The wings are marinated in a zesty sauce then baked until tender. Can also be grilled.
Method: stovetop, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Sirloin Tip Roast
Seared and roasted sirloin tip is a meaty treat. A seasoned salt mixture rubbed onto the beef give it a spicy crust; tangy broth keeps it super juicy in the oven.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Beef Stroganoff With Dill And Sour Cream
Fresh dill separates this stroganoff from the crowd. Classic creamy mushroom sauce over strips of beef is plenty tasty on its own, but the dash of dill really...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Bbq Pork Steaks
Pork steaks are slowly cooked with a homemade barbecue sauce. Best of all, you get the delicious flavor of bbq pork without having to fire up the grill.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
25 Minute Meat Loaf
While this meatloaf is delicious, the best part about it is that it makes for a quick meal. It's made into small loaves which cook faster than the traditional sized meatloaves.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Loretta Lynn's Crispy Fried Chicken
What's the secret to country singer Loretta Lynn's famous crispy fried chicken? It's all in the double coating of seasoned flour.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chicken and Potato Casserole
This is an easy and hearty casserole. As a timesaver, you can use frozen shredded or cubed potatoes instead of fresh sliced (thaw them first).
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Easy Slow Cooker Swiss Steak
Easy and scrumptious steak that's pretty impossible to mess up. Round steak in the crockpot with a savory sauce that goes great with roasted potatoes.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Black-Eyed Peas and Hog Jowl
A long-standing southern traditional recipe. Black-eyed peas slowly simmered with ham creates a rich dish that isn't just for New Year's Day.
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easiest Slow Cooker Pork And Sauerkraut Ever
If you're looking to put dinner on autopilot, this pork and sauerkraut recipe is what you need. Just a couple of ingredients combine to create a genuinely...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Baked Honey Mustard Chicken
Tender chicken breasts are baked with a coating of homemade honey mustard sauce.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Chicken Tortillas
Cooked chicken and a salsa-sour cream sauce are rolled up inside flour tortillas and baked in a casserole dish.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Pheasant and Rice
Pheasant is sometimes described as a tasting like a slightly gamey chicken. If you are using wild pheasant you can reduce the gaminess by soaking it in buttermilk overnight.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Swedish Meatballs With Stroganoff Sauce
What do you get when you combine Swedish meatballs and beef stroganoff? Serve the rich meatballs and sauce over cooked egg noodles. Easy enough to be your new...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Marinated Beef Stroganoff
Marinating the beef in a savory soy sauce marinade helps boost the flavor and makes this an incredibly tender stroganoff.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Aussie Meat Pie (Four and Twenty)
This Aussie meat pie offers a comforting dish with an Australian twist. The flaky puff pastry wraps around a robust minced beef filling for a satisfying meal.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Greek Hot Dog Sauce
This Greek hot dog sauce is the perfect way to add some zing to your next cookout. It has a slightly spicy, tangy flavor that will have people wanting seconds.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Seared Venison Backstrap With Caramelized Onions And Rosemary
Balsamic marinated backstrap pan seared and served with caramelized onions and garlic. Restaurant quality goodness.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Presbyterian Chicken
Made with stuffing mix, mayonnaise, margarine, Dijon mustard, chicken breast
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork Loin Ribs
One reason we love using the slow cooker for ribs is that there is no grilling or basting involved. Just add the ingredients and before you know it you have ribs so...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken Fried Steak With Creamy Gravy
Made with onion powder, salt and pepper, boneless beef round steak, vegetable oil, beef broth, flour, milk, black pepper, salt
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Copycat Kowloon's Chinese Chicken Wings
Kowloon's chicken wings are legendary in the culinary world. These delicious chicken wings are crispy on the outside while retaining a juicy, tender texture on...
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Pork Hocks and Sauerkraut
These simple sauerkraut-baked pork hocks are sure to be a hit with a spread of spicy mustard and horseradish.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Leftover Chow Mein
Want a quick way to use up leftovers that doesn't taste like it was made from leftovers? Give this simple chow mein recipe a try. It works with pork, beef, or chicken (or even...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Coca-Cola Roast Beef
Seriously, this works! A roast, soup mix, and a can of coke are all you need for a moist and flavorful oven-roasted masterpiece.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Coca Cola Bulgogi
Using cola as a beef bulgogi marinade isn't as odd as it sounds. Ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil along with the soda pop make a sensational sweet and tangy marinade.
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker New England Boiled Dinner
Corned beef brisket is slow cooked with potatoes, turnips, carrots and cabbage.
Method: crock pot
Time: 2-5 hours
Beef Cubes and Gravy
Easy go-to recipe for tender beef and gravy. It's a rich and hearty recipe that goes perfect with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Ham Hocks
Ever used ham hocks before? You're gonna want to give them a shot if you haven't; they make killer soups a cinch. This recipe makes a savory ham stock that works in any number of soups.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Applebee's Chicken Wings
The secret to copying Applebee's chicken wings is to deep fry them first, then bake them in a buttery hot sauce mixture.
Method: stovetop, oven, deep fryer
Time: 30-60 minutes
Texas Armadillo
Ready to cook something that's sure to be a conversation starter? This Texas Armadillo recipe brings a fun twist to dinner that your friends won't stop talking about.
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Golden Salisbury Steak
This recipe turns humble ground beef salisbury steaks into an easy skillet dinner. Simmering the steaks in rich mushroom sauce keeps them moist and flavorful.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Gardenburger
Bulgur, soaked oats and mushrooms help make this Gardenburger clone a hearty veggie patty. Brown them, bake them, then load them up with toppings!
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Classic Beef Stroganoff
This outstanding and easy-to-follow recipe will be your go-to for classic beef stroganoff. Sirloin steak, mushrooms, and onion go into a savory sour cream sauce that tops warm...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Pepsi Ribs
Cola is the secret ingredient in this recipe that makes them falling off the bone tender and adds extra flavor.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Planet Hollywood's Cap'n Crunch Chicken
Planet Hollywood's Cap'n Crunch Chicken - crunchy, crispy and oh-so-delicious! What could be better than fried chicken tenders coated in sweet cereal?
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
Beer makes batters better, meat more tender, and sauces more flavorful.





































































