Beyond Slow Cookers

Discover delicious recipes that don’t require a slow cooker. From stovetop meals and oven-baked dishes to air fryer favorites and grilled delights, this category is perfect for quick and flavorful recipes made without a slow cooker.

Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers

Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers with glazed chicken, charred peaches, jalapeno slices, cilantro, lime, and peach sauce on a sheet pan

Jalapeno Peach Chicken Skewers bring juicy chicken, sweet peaches, and spicy glaze together for an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner.

Beet Salad with Feta Cucumbers and Dill

Beet Salad with Feta Cucumbers and Dill served with roasted beets, crisp cucumber slices, crumbled feta, fresh dill, and olive oil dressing

Make Beet Salad with Feta Cucumbers and Dill for a fresh, colorful side with roasted beets, crisp cucumber, tangy feta, and bright dill.

Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad

Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad with avocado, cotija cheese, corn, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and lime in a bowl

Make this Mexican Street Corn Kale Salad with smoky corn, creamy dressing, avocado, cotija, and crunchy chips for a fresh, easy meal.

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers 

Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers with sticky coconut glaze, charred edges, and fresh herbs on a wooden platter

Fire up juicy Grilled Thai Coconut Chicken Skewers with creamy coconut glaze, bold Thai flavor, and an easy peanut sauce everyone loves.

Crunchy Coconut Chicken

Crunchy Coconut Chicken with golden coconut-panko crust, fresh cabbage slaw, spicy dipping sauce, and lime wedges on a plate

Make Crunchy Coconut Chicken with juicy chicken, crispy coconut-panko coating, spicy mayo, and fresh salad for a fun weeknight dinner.

Black Bean Mango Salad

Black Bean Mango Salad with black beans, diced mango, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime in a white serving bowl

Black Bean Mango Salad is a fresh, colorful, and easy recipe with juicy mango, black beans, crunchy veggies, and zesty lime dressing.

Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp

Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp in a cast-iron skillet with creamy corn, chili-seasoned shrimp, feta, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and fresh lime wedges.

Mexican Street Corn and Shrimp is creamy, smoky, and ready fast—an easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-worthy with sweet corn and zesty lime.

Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon

Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon in a skillet, with bow-tie pasta, tender chicken, sweet corn, and crispy bacon in a creamy Parmesan sauce.

Creamy Chicken and Corn Pasta with Bacon is a cozy, bacon-topped weeknight winner—sweet corn, tender chicken, and a dreamy creamy sauce in minutes.

Pesto Orzo Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Pesto Orzo Salad with Sundried Tomatoes with feta, chickpeas, cucumbers, and fresh herbs in a white bowl

Pesto Orzo Salad with Sundried Tomatoes is a bright, zesty 20-minute meal—packed with crunch, feta, and chickpeas. Perfect for lunch or potlucks!