Don't be scared off by cooking beef heart. It's actually an incredibly flavorful piece of beef. This slow cooker method makes it very tender and the other ingredients make...
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 Beef Heart Stew
Garlic Pork Roast
This oven-roasted pork loin is all about the spices. Cumin and chili powder along with fresh garlic (of course!) is rubbed right into the roast turns simple into special.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Emeril's Chicken Pot Pie
Made with butter, onions, celery, flour, chicken stock, half and half, potatoes, carrots, sweet peas, shredded chicken
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Fried Chicken With White Pan Gravy
This delicious fried chicken recipe is perfect for a family dinner or Sunday supper. The gravy is made with the drippings from the chicken and is ideal for spooning...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Broccoli Stuffed Meat Loaf
This meatloaf recipe has a broccoli-cheese filling inside. Great way to sneak some veggies into the meal.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
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BBQ Ribs That Fall Off The Bone
This recipe uses a secret cooking method to produce wonderfully tender and flavorful ribs.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Bratwurst Potato Skillet
Sliced red potatoes and bratwurst are cooked in a skillet and coated with a soy sauce-orange juice glaze before serving.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Barbecued Turkey Wings
These turkey wings belong somewhere in the middle of Thanksgiving and game day. Slow-cooked with onions and BBQ sauce for a fall-off-the-bone tenderness, they're...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Emeril's Chicken Fried Steak
Always a favorite comfort food, this version of chicken fried steak from the famous chef, Emeril Lagasse includes a recipe for a rich, creamy white gravy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Pronto Pups
Pronto pups are similar to corn dogs but their batter contains less (if any) cornmeal than flour. They are hot dogs on a stick that are coated in a batter and deep fried.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chow Mein Noodle Casserole
An Asian-inspired creamy beef and rice casserole with crunchy chow mein noodles both in, and on top of, the savory dish.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Peanut Butter Meatballs
The peanut butter adds a creamy texture and nutty flavor to these tender meatballs. Serve as is or with your favorite dipping sauce (try bbq!).
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Slow Cooker Boston Butt With Sauerkraut
Starting with a cut like Boston Butt is a great start to a delicious roast, and cooking it in this sweet and tangy mixture of sauerkraut and brown sugar is an...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Savory Slow Cooker Lamb Shanks With Rosemary And Mushrooms
Lamb shanks must be slowly cooked to become tender and the crock pot is a perfect way to accomplish that.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sausage And Ground Beef Meatloaf
Made with pork sausage, oatmeal, green bell pepper, onion, eggs, dried parsley, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, steak sauce, black pepper
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat A&W Burgers
Copycat versions of the entire family of A&W burgers like the Papa Burger, Mama Burger, and Teen Burger (plus onion rings and chili dogs!)
Method: microwave, indoor grill, oven, outdoor grill
Time: 30-60 minutes
Air-Fried Pork Chops
Skip the oil but get the same great fried texture with this air frying technique. The result is a crisp coating and tender pork chops.
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Easy Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Wings
Just two ingredients and your crock pot! The result: delicious and tender chicken wings
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Beer Batter Chicken
Chicken is dipped in a batter of flour, salt, black or cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and beer, and fried until crispy and cooked through.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs
Ribs are cooked with a dry rub then brushed with barbecue sauce. The crockpot makes them the most tender ribs you'll ever try!
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Copycat Bahama Breeze's Jamaican Jerk Grilled Chicken Wings
Made with scallions, chicken wings, jerk seasoning, olive oil, Jamaican jerk seasoning, orange juice, rice wine vinegar, dark Jamaican rum...
Method: outdoor grill, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Country Fried Steak
Tender cube steaks, pan-fried and slow-cooked in a creamy gravy for ultimate taste and texture, this dish is an easy and satisfying meal for any family dinner.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Easy Spanish Meatloaf
Need an easy dinner idea? This recipe has only three ingredients yet yields very flavorful results.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Oven Baked Barbecued Short Ribs
Meaty short ribs are baked with a tangy-sweet sauce until tender and falling off the bone.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Ranch Sauce
Love buffalo wings with ranch dipping sauce? Try this version of chicken enchiladas that have the same great flavors.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker German Sauerbraten Without Gingersnaps
This slow cooker version of sauerbraten skips the gingersnap cookies and uses ground ginger instead to flavor the gravy.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Simple Oven Roasted Spare Ribs
Seasoned with nothing more than salt and pepper, these tender oven-roasted spare ribs are no less than perfect.
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Teriyaki Turkey Jerky
Whether you've got a dehydrator or just an oven, flavorful teriyaki turkey jerky is a must make.
Method: oven, dehydrator
Time: over 5 hours
Slow Cooker Hasenpfeffer (German Rabbit)
The recipe involves marinating the rabbit overnight in a red wine marinade. The next day, the rabbit is cooked slowly in the crock pot until it is...
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Spicy Souse Meat
Made with black pepper, red pepper flakes, onion powder, pigs feet, onion, ) beer, vinegar, garlic, hot sauce, salt
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Classic Chicken Fried Cube Steak
Serve this easy family favorite with mashed potatoes and white country gravy.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Tender Stewed Chicken Gizzards
Boiled gizzards with onion, ketchup, and hot sauce over rice is simple and rich; the key is salting the gizzards ahead of time and giving them a little time to tenderize....
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Copycat Taco Bell Bell Burgers
Taco Bell created the "Bell Burger" in the mid-1960s to compete with the popular hamburger fast food chains.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat State Fair Corn Dogs
Hard to pick a more classic fair food than a good old corndog on a stick. A cornmeal batter with honey, flour, and egg turns some ordinary hot dogs into nostalgia-inducing...
Method: deep fryer
Time: under 30 minutes
Classic Hamburger Steak With Onions And Gravy
Steak night on the cheap. Ground beef steaks stay juicy in a spiced beef broth and mushroom gravy. Makes a great, well-rounded plate with mashed potatoes...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Albany Street Meat Sauce For Hot Dogs
Chili dogs will never be the same once you try this Albany Street meat sauce, loaded with ground beef, finely chopped onions, and a blend of bold spices.
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Olive Garden's Tuscan Garlic Chicken
Enjoy your Olive Garden favorite, Tuscan garlic chicken, at home. This delicious dish combines chicken, garlic, red bell pepper, and spinach, served with...
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Olive Garden Pork Filettino
Recreate an Olive Garden classic with tender pork filets marinated in garlic, rosemary, and parsley. Grilled to juicy perfection and served with or without veal...
Method: outdoor grill
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Hamburgers in Sauce
This semi-homemade dinner tastes like it was made from scratch. Frozen burger patties are slow cooked in a savory tomato sauce. Serve over rice or noodles.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Orange Baked Pork Chops
Your soon-to-be go-to baked pork chops. Orange juice and brown sugar give the chops a bright, citrusy sweetness. Perfect with some sauteed asparagus or green beans for an easy...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Varsity Drive-In Chili Dogs
The Varsity Drive-In in Atlanta is the largest drive-in in the world. It's been operating since 1928 and is famous for their selection of chili dogs. You can make your own...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Pork Steaks and Rice
One of the easiest ways to cook pork steaks is in the oven. This is a simple but delicious recipe with browned pork steaks that are baked in a casserole with seasoned rice.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Slow Cooker Chicken Livers
Try these chicken livers chopped and sauteed with bacon and mushrooms, slow cooked with white wine and golden mushroom soup.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Oven BBQ Chicken Wings
Craving wings but trying to avoid too much fried food? Not to worry. Coating these wings in a seasoned flour mixture before baking helps give them that crispy crunch that you get...
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Slow Cooker Aloha Pork Steaks
An easy slow cooker sweet pork steak recipe made with Hawaiian-style ingredients including pineapple and soy sauce. Serve over rice.
Method: crock pot, stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Easy Leftover Turkey Casserole
Got a plan for those turkey leftovers? Try this easy no-fuss casserole recipe that can use up turkey, veggies, and stuffing all in one recipe.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat P.F. Chang's Spicy Chicken
This popular dish from P.F. Chang's is made with stir-fried chicken that is tossed with a spicy sauce and served over rice or noodles.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Veal Scallopine Francese In Lemon Sauce
A classic dish made with veal cutlets that are browned and served with a wine and caper sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chinese Chicken Wings With Oyster Sauce
The marinade of soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and sherry give these wings a delicious Asian-flavor.
Method: oven
Time: 2-5 hours
Slow Cooker Country Style Ribs with Sauerkraut
Made with water, sauerkraut, country-style pork ribs, barbecue sauce
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
A can of cream of mushroom soup can be a real dinner saver. It works great in casseroles and can turn into a sauce or gravy in a pinch.
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!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.





































































