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

Get the most out of your small kitchen appliances by knowing what they do and how to take care of them.

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    Chicken Artichoke Skillet

    My fast chicken entree featuring artichokes and olives has real Greek flair. Seasoned with lemon juice and oregano, the stovetop...


    Rich Hot Fudge Sauce

    I've made this scrumptious topping since the early 1980s. It always turns out smooth and yummy. The dark chocolate flavor,...


    Buffet Meatballs

    I need only five ingredients to fix these easy appetizers. My grape jelly and ketchup meatballs make an appearance...


    Chicken Manicotti

    When one of my friends came home from the hospital with her newborn, I sent over this freezer casserole. She...


    Quick Tangy Sloppy Joes

    I adjusted and combined three recipes to come up with this one. Kids like the tangy taste so much that...


    Kentucky Grilled Chicken

    This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour...


    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


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    Pay Dirt Cake

    With layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the...

    Peanut Butter Graham Bars

    I rely on my microwave to hurry along the assembly of these yummy peanut butter bars with graham crackers. With...


    Homemade Sage Sausage Patties

    Oregano, garlic and sage add savory flavor to these easy ground pork patties. I've had this Pennsylvania Dutch recipe for...


    Harvest Apple Cider

    I simmer this comforting cider in my slow cooker every fall. —Lesley Geisel, Severna Park, Maryland


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Grilled Ribeye Steaks

    In summer, I love to marinate these steaks overnight, then grill them for family and friends. When the weather is...


    Veggie Meatball Soup

    It's a snap to put together this hearty soup before I leave for work. I just add cooked pasta when...


    Slow-Cooked Pork Barbecue

    You need only five ingredients to fix this sweet and tender pork for sandwiches. Feel free to adjust the sauce...


    Cheesy Meatball Soup

    With meat, potatoes and other vegetables, this rich-tasting soup is a meal in itself. Cheese dip makes it taste just...


    Sloppy Joe Stew

    This old-fashioned stew has a slightly sweet taste from the addition of canned corn. You can make the stew ahead...

    Onion Loose-Meat Sandwiches

    Since it uses French onion soup, this loose-meat sandwich recipe doesn't have the typical flavor of most sloppy joes. My...


    Coconut Ice Cream

    This coconut ice cream recipe is a refreshing dessert that can cap off a warm summer evening. It has a...


    Tender Barbecued Chicken

    After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this...


    Banana Nut Pancakes

    I enjoy these versatile banana nut pancakes. Besides being a satisfying breakfast, they can be a deliciously different dessert. —Diane...


    Sweet and Tangy Chicken

    Spicy barbecue sauce blends with sweet pineapple in this quick-to-fix chicken dish. It's tasty enough for a company dinner; just...


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    Herbed Chicken Caesar Salad

    This chicken Caesar salad looks and tastes fancy but couldn't be easier to make. It's my husband's favorite dinner.—Kay Andersen,...

    Four-Bean Medley

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...


    Creamy Rice Pudding

    I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...


    Simple Maple Baked Beans

    I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...


    Hearty Italian Sandwiches

    I've been making this sweet and spicy sandwich filling for 35 years. It smells as good as it tastes! It's...


    Baked Potato Soup

    I found our favorite soup in an unexpected place—a children's cookbook! This creamy comfort food is not only delicious but...