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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    Apple Comfort

    Years ago, we were without electricity for nine days during an ice storm, but I was able run the slow...


    Bacon-Garlic Chicken

    Help yourself to my wonderful Italian stovetop chicken. It can be thrown together in minutes but tastes like you made...


    Slow-Cooker Italian Sloppy Joes

    These tasty sloppy joes with plenty of mass appeal are perfect for a gathering. If you're taking them to an...


    Slow-Cooked Lentil Stew

    This vegetarian stew is perfect when you want to take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end...


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...


    Chicken Wild Rice Soup with Spinach

    I stir together my chicken-and-rice cream soup whenever we’re craving something warm and comforting. Reduced-fat and reduced-sodium ingredients make it...


    Mint Lamb Stew

    The lamb here isn’t just tender—it melts in your mouth! This recipe is an adaptation of a stew my mother...


    Creamy Garlic-Lemon Chicken

    I needed an easy way to prepare my family's favorite meal, lemon chicken, and this recipe is it! My entire...

    Creamy Vegetable Chowder

    This rich, comforting soup recipe can easily be doubled or tripled. You can lower the fat content by using turkey...


    Cheddar Seafood Chowder

    Shrimp and scallops make this thick, cheesy and chunky chowder extra special. It’s packed with veggies, and the crispy bacon...


    Slow-Cooker Turkey Sloppy Joes

    The combination of chili sauce and ground turkey in these sloppy joes creates a delicious flavor. The avocado adds a...


    Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Pizzelle

    I've experimented with different varieties of pizzelle recipes, but this is definitely a favorite. My dad likes to help make...


    Cuban Roasted Pork Sandwiches

    For an incredible hot sandwich, slowly roast pork in a seasoned citrus marinade, then layer slices of the meat with...


    Creamy Butterscotch Pudding for 2

    One day when I had a craving for something homemade, I tried from-scratch pudding. It’s much better than the store-bought...


    Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    After having a salad like this at a restaurant years ago, I came up with this recipe. It is especially...


    Italian Appetizer Meatballs

    Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...


    Spring Pea Soup

    Truly a soup for the pea lover, this recipe originated with an idea in an old cookbook about eating better...

    Nacho Hash Brown Casserole

    This tasty slow cooker recipe will free up your oven and produce the best hash browns ever. Soft and super...


    Saucy Mac & Cheese

    I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi, also sold under the name cellentani, is a corkscrew pasta,...



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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


    Bacon-Beef Barley Soup

    Here’s a robust dish that’s perfect for hungry teenagers! Served over creamy mashed potatoes, this quick, comforting soup really hits...


    Pizzelle

    This recipe was adapted from one that my Italian-born mother and grandmother followed. They used old irons on a gas...

    Flavorful Mashed Potatoes

    Earthy herbs bring a full chorus of flavor to creamy red potatoes, making this side dish anything but ordinary. Save...


    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    The only thing that beats the comforting flavor of this thick and hearty loaded baked potato soup is possibly the...


    Slow-Cooked Peachy Spareribs

    Canned peaches make a delightful addition to my flavorful sparerib sauce. Served over rice, the sweet-tangy ribs make a sensational...


    Meaty Pasta Casseroles

    I love this recipe because it makes two hearty casseroles. Every time I make it I add a little something...


    Easy Greek Chicken Sandwiches

    My wife and I ate sandwiches similar to these at a restaurant and enjoyed them. But they weren't nearly as...


    Lemon-Pepper Broccoli

    This easy side dish is perfect with just about any main dish. Lemon pepper gives it a nice zing. —Jeannie...