Kitchen Appliances: Guides, Care Instructions, & Recipes to Make

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    Creamy Tarragon Chicken

    Break out the slow cooker and start the week off on an easy note with this all-in-one recipe. A cup...


    No-Bake Peanut Butter Treats

    Perfect for road trips, these peanut butter oatmeal balls won’t stick to your hands. Keep them in the refrigerator for...


    Chicken Merlot with Mushrooms

    Slow cooked and savory, this dish is perfect for any night of the week, and is sure to become a...


    Slow-Cooked Curry Chicken

    Our three children love the spicy flavors found in this Crock-Pot chicken curry. Add more or less curry depending on...


    Creamy Herbed Tomato Soup

    No one will ever guess that a soup this smooth and creamy could be low in fat! The savory herb...


    Raspberry Bavarian Cake

    This recipe is an all-time favorite with my family and everyone else who tastes it. It’s so easy but makes...



    Vegetarian Pea Soup

    I combined several recipes to make my own version of this soup. It was a real favorite when I was...

    Quick Cilantro Chicken

    If you’re a fan of cilantro, you’ll definitely like this chicken dish. The cilantro adds herbal flavor, melding with the...


    Chocolate Cherry Fudge

    This chocolate cherry fudge is unique, and festive for the holidays. It's a recipe my husband really enjoys. I've made...


    Hearty Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery...


    Easy Homemade Chocolate Pudding

    My mother used to make this dessert whenever she could. During the Depression it was hard to find chocolate, but...


    Individual Flans

    A longtime empty nester, I'm always on the lookout for special desserts sized for two. This rich, comforting custard is...


    Griddle Corn Cakes

    "This is a downsized version of a recipe that belonged to my husband's mother and has been in their family...


    Easy Marinated Grilled Flank Steak

    Friends shared this three-ingredient marinade years ago, and it’s been a favorite since. Serve the steak with salad and grilled...


    Hot German Potato Salad for Two

    This hot German potato salad is a deliciously downsized version of a favorite picnic salad. —Jennie Voigt, Marathon, Wisconsin


    Chunky Creamy Chicken Soup

    I am a stay-at-home mom who relies on my slow cooker for fast, nutritious meals with minimal cleanup and prep...

    Simple Shrimp Chowder

    Shrimp fans will be bowled over by this tasty take on chowder. The creamy broth is chock-full of vegetables. Chop...


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    Slow-Cooker Hot Fudge Cake

    A cake baked in a slow cooker may seem unusual, but after-dinner smiles prove how tasty it is. Sometimes, for...



    Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy

    With bok choy and red pepper, this light and lively entree is not only colorful but delicious as well. Your...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Squash Ribbons

    Steamed and well seasoned, these pretty vegetable ribbons will dress up your dinner plate. The strips of yellow summer squash...

    Peanut Butter Fudge Cups

    My husband often travels during the week, and this fast-to-fix microwave peanut butter fudge recipe is perfect for just my...


    Mac ‘N’ Cheese Soup

    I came across this recipe a few years ago and made some changes to suit my family's tastes. Because it...


    Plum Streusel Kuchen

    This recipe is actually called "platz" in German (meaning "flat") and has been in my family since before I was...


    Beef Stroganoff

    You'd never guess this creamy, full-flavored Stroganoff is actually light! It is very meaty and features a thick tomato sauce...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Finger-Lickin’-Good Shrimp

    My husband and I were vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico when we happened upon a terrific restaurant that served...