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

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    Pressure-Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ale Dip

    My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize at our office party recipe contest. Use whatever beer you like, but...


    Pressure-Cooker Apple Balsamic Chicken

    I just love the sweet and tart flavor that balsamic vinegar gives to this easy dish. After cooking in the...


    Sausage-Herb Dressing

    To make time for last-minute Thanksgiving essentials, I prep the sausage part of this recipe a day or two ahead...


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    Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll

    Come home to the heavenly aroma of fresh-baked cinnamon rolls! This healthier version tastes just as decadent as a regular...


    Yummy Corn Chip Salad

    Corn chips give a special crunch and an unexpected flavor to this potluck favorite. Bacon adds a hint of smokiness,...


    Slow-Cooker Beef Tips Burgundy

    Here's a classic dish made simple in the slow cooker. Mushrooms, red wine and tender beef make an easy, elegant...


    Slow-Cooker Potluck Beans

    It was the morning of our family potluck and I still needed something to bring. I threw together this recipe...


    Slow-Cooker Peach Crumble

    I look forward to going on our beach vacation every year, but I don't always relish the time spent cooking...

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    Asian Slaw with Steak

    Main-dish salads are so perfect for summer, especially this one with its Asian-inspired dressing. The colorful slaw and juicy steak...


    Hearty Manhattan Clam Chowder

    This veggie-packed clam chowder is savory and satisfying. Butter up some crusty bread and you'll have yourself a complete meal....


    Meatballs in Honey Buffalo Sauce

    My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...


    Tomato Balsamic Chicken

    I came up with this saucy chicken during a particularly busy holiday season. As new parents, my husband and I...


    Cheddar and Chive Mashed Potatoes

    My husband swears my cheddar mashed potatoes are the world's best. We always have some in the freezer. Sometimes I...


    Double-Duty Chicken with Olives & Artichokes

    My grandmother came from the region around Seville, Spain, where olives are produced. They get a starring role in her...


    Potluck Bacon Mac & Cheese

    This wholesome mac & cheese is slow-cooker easy. Make it during the week or take it to your next potluck!—Kelly...


    Sausage-Vegetable Egg Bake

    When we were kids, our mom tucked homegrown Swiss chard inside this comfy casserole. Now I grow the chard, make...


    Slow-Cooker Chorizo Breakfast Casserole

    My kids ask for this hearty slow-cook casserole for breakfast and dinner. You can serve it with salsa or white...

    Huli Huli Chicken Thighs

    I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a...


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    California Burger Bowls

    Burgers are a weekly staple at our house year-round. Skip the fries, chips and bun—you won't need them with these...


    Grilled Chicken and Mango Skewers

    The inspiration for this recipe came from the charbroiled chicken skewers I used to enjoy while strolling along Calle Ocho...


    Mediterranean Bulgur Bowl

    You can also transform this tasty bowl into an Italian version with mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes, spinach and basil. —Renata Smith,...


    Vanilla White Chocolate Mousse

    I needed a quick dessert for my daughter's bridal shower, and a co-worker gave me this vanilla mousse recipe. It's...


    Blue-Ribbon Red Velvet Cake

    This two-layer beauty features a striking red interior. It calls for more cocoa than most red velvet cakes, making it...

    Candy Cane Shortbread Bars

    I created these bars for my daughter, who loves peppermint. The buttery shortbread texture just melts in your mouth. They're...


    Easy Microwave Mint Fudge

    I make these creamy, smooth squares not only for Christmas, but also for Valentine's Day. This easy microwave fudge is...


    Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Pulled Pork

    While I don't enjoy drinking beer, I love cooking with it. This quick recipe also goes great on plain hamburger...


    Chicken & Vegetable Wild Rice Soup

    This go-to weeknight recipe is one I tweaked over and over till it was just right. It has morphed from...


    Authentic Pasta Carbonara

    I learned on my culinary internship in Tuscany that real Italian cuisine is simpler than you think! This carbonara is...


    Creamy Ranchified Potatoes

    My daughter-in-law gave me this recipe, and over the years, I've adjusted it to our tastes. It's so nice to...