Presenting the Winners from Our Countertop Convenience Contest
These home cooks are plugged into kitchen appliances. From pressure cookers to panini presses, the dishes they created are easy to meal-prep and convenient to eat. We can't get enough of these breakfasts, lunches, dinners and desserts.
Margherita Pizza
With crushed tomatoes, garlic and mozzarella cheese, this margherita pizza is full of authentic Italian flavor. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan
White Pizza
You'll feel like you're in a pizzeria when you serve up this white pizza. Garnish the top with fresh arugula...
Monte Cristo Sandwiches
These sweet-savory sandwiches are often served for bunch, but could also be served for lunch or dinner. Raspberry jam is...
Refreshing Key Lime Pie
Everyone who has has this pie tells me it's the best Key lime pie they have ever had. It's so...
Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole
This dish always gets rave reviews! Using rotisserie chicken makes it super easy to assemble and gives it an extra...
Chocolate Lasagna
No one will guess this decadent dessert started with brownie mix. With cream cheese filling, ganache and chocolate shavings, it...
Protein Pancakes
Try stirring in cacao nibs, blueberries or chopped pecans to make these pancakes your own. For the best flavor, toast...
3-Ingredient Sugar Cookies
Customize this easy recipe by adding vanilla or almond extract. You could even mix in sprinkles or miniature chocolate chips....
3-Ingredient Banana Bread
This is the perfect banana bread recipe to mix and match with your favorite ingredients. Stir in chopped nuts, dried...
Crispy Buffalo Wings
Coating the wings with baking powder helps crisp them up in the oven. Use baking powder, not baking soda, for...
Tanghulu
Tanghulu is a traditional Chinese treat. This version is made with strawberries, but other firm fruits are also used like...
Strawberry Dump Cake
This is the perfect dessert for when you are short on time and want something sweet. The filling bakes up...
Gefilte Fish
Gefilte fish is usually served at Passover seder before the main meal. It goes great with spicy horseradish. Don't forget...
Korean Bulgogi Fries
I saw this recipe on a TV show that featured the Crowbar & Grill in Laramie, Wyoming. I decided to...
Gluten-Free Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
When my husband had to start eating gluten-free almost 15 years ago, we soon learned that most gluten-free baked goods...
Falafel Beef Burgers
My husband loves falafel! This is a healthy and tasty twist on a traditional favorite. We like to serve them...
Spicy Shrimp Orzo with Lemon and Basil
This shrimp pasta is made in just one pot. Creating a broth with the shrimp shells is an extra step,...
Blueberry Papaya Smoothie Bowl
Some of my favorite foods are blueberries, almond milk and date syrup, so I used them to invent this blueberry...
Warm Asparagus Salad with Eggs
Most low-carb dieters love bacon and eggs. This is a new way to combine these favorites into something elevated and...
Shrimp Salad with Hot Honey Avocado Dressing
This loaded main-dish salad uses avocado in place of oil in the dressing, with hot honey for a kick. Sometimes...
Best Foolproof Cauliflower Pizza Crust
This cauliflower crust is tasty, healthy and gluten-free! It's a delicious way to enjoy pizza night when a traditional pizza...
Pineapple Coconut Refresher
This tropical drink is lower in calories and fat than most smoothie recipes. It's quite refreshing and packed with vitamins...
Chocolate Black Bean Smoothies
In an effort to keep my cholesterol in check and incorporate more beans into my diet, I started to explore...
Bananas Foster Frozen Protein Dessert
I love this recipe because it’s decadent while still on the healthy side. It’s high in protein too, so it...
Grilled Herbed Olives
A few years ago, we hit the olive bar at our local grocery store and were amazed with the grilled...
Sriracha-Marinated Skirt Steak
I developed this recipe when looking for ways to use up a bottle of Sriracha. I knew I wanted something...
Sweet Coffee-Rubbed Ribeyes
My husband and I Iove cooking together. He's an Old West chuck-wagon enthusiast and I love cooking foods from around...