Slow Cooker Sweet and Sour Chicken Thighs

Ingredients: 4 tablespoons cornstarch, divided ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cubed 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice ½ cup chicken stock ¼ cup rice vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 medium red bell... » read more

Kalua Pig in a Slow Cooker

Ingredients: 1 (6 pound) pork butt roast 1 ½ tablespoons Hawaiian sea salt 1 tablespoon liquid smoke flavoring Directions: Pierce pork all over with a carving fork. Rub salt then liquid smoke over meat. Place roast in a slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low for 16 to 20 hours, turning once during cooking time. Remove... » read more

Shoofly Pie V

Ingredients: ½ cup molasses 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup boiling water 1 pinch salt 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup butter ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, dissolve the soda in the... » read more

Best Stovetop BBQ Ribs

Ingredients: ¼ cup steak sauce (such as A1®) ¼ cup ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic ¼ cup water 4 (6 ounce) country style pork ribs 1 onion, cut into rings Directions: Whisk together steak sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, garlic, and water in a bowl until... » read more

Chef John’s Salisbury Steak

Ingredients: 1 pound 85% lean ground beef ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon dry mustard 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon soy sauce 1 large egg, beaten 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste ½ cup plain bread crumbs 2 tablespoons salted butter 12 large white button mushrooms, sliced 1... » read more

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

Ingredients: 1 ½ cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 5 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons torn fresh basil leaves 4 small fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), thinly sliced Directions: Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Arrange tomato slices,... » read more

Chicago Deep-Dish Pizza Muffins

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 (16 ounce) package cold, prepared pizza dough 4 ounces provolone cheese, diced ¾ cup cooked, crumbled Italian sausage ½ cup cooked, diced sweet peppers 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, grated ½ cup prepared pizza sauce ¾ cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200... » read more

Sloppy Joe Sandwiches

Ingredients: ½ pound ground beef ½ onion, chopped ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoons water 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1 teaspoon chili powder ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¼ teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 hamburger buns, split Directions: Heat a large skillet over... » read more

Taco Bake Casserole

Ingredients: cooking spray (such as Pam®) 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 cup chopped onion ½ cup water 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix 1 (10 ounce) can refried beans ½ cup salsa 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles 15 taco shells, broken up, or more to... » read more

Slow Cooker Steak Fajitas

Ingredients: 1 (1 1/2-pound) beef flank steak 1 (8 ounce) can chopped tomatoes 1 onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander ¼ teaspoon salt... » read more