When you marinate chicken, the meat is your blank canvas; the marinade, your palette with which you paint on the deliciousness. And there are so many options! These 15 marinades boast exciting flavor combinations.
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Belle's Hamburger Buns
My mom used to make these hamburger buns all the time. They are so easy to make: light and fluffy as well as beautiful to look at. I get raves whenever I make them. Try using them for sandwich rolls too--delicious!
Amish Slaw
I live in a wonderful Amish community and the ladies here are wonderful cooks. This is a lovely cole slaw recipe for those who like slaw without mayonnaise.
Creamy Carolina Potato Salad
Possibly the tastiest potato salad ever. It's a family favorite! The dressing can be prepared in advance and left in fridge overnight if desired. Potatoes can be peeled or unpeeled depending on your preference.
Awesome Pasta Salad
This is the best pasta salad I've ever eaten, and people request it frequently. It's a very easy, light-tasting side dish for a picnic or dinner.
Best Hamburger Ever
Juicy beef burgers perfect for summer grilling and packed with flavor.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad
Turn leftover chicken into this tasty chicken bacon ranch salad.
Tasty BBQ Corn on the Cob
This is corn on the cob cooked on the grill with spices and butter. It makes for a yummy side dish to any meal! Try it with fresh garlic and onion.
Instant Pot® Sweet Baby Back Ribs
Tender, sweet, and sticky baby back ribs that only take 1 hour from prep to plate. If you like them with a little spice, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the dry rub. I make this in my 8-quart Instant Pot® Duo; a 6-quart pot may require less liquid.
Peach Cobbler Cheesecake Bars
Peach cobbler and cheesecake is an extraordinary combination. The peaches are bursting with sweet, fresh flavor, and the cheesecake filling is creamy and luscious. Together, they are divine!
Apple Jack Pulled Pork Buns
Whiskey and apple juice give big flavor to Chef John's pulled pork sandwiches.
The Best Lemon Bars
These tart, rich lemon bars need just seven common ingredients you probably already have, and are done in 55 minutes!
Grandpa's Classic Coney Sauce
My Grandfather owned a drive-in restaurant back in the 1950's. This is his exact recipe for Coney Dogs from back in the day. I make this on special occasions and it is always hit with friends and family. Enjoy.
Sauteed Fiddleheads
I recently have discovered fiddlehead ferns. I could not find a recipe for them so, I made one up. These are so yummy that I can eat the whole dish in sitting! Great served with fish.
Mrs. Sigg's Snickerdoodles
This snickerdoodle cookie recipe makes treats that are perfectly soft in the middle with a bit of crunch around the edges. The sweet cinnamon-sugar coating makes them a sure crowd-pleaser!
Beef Bulgogi
A sweet soy, sesame, and garlic marinade knocks this bulgogi out of the park.
The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
These are the best rolled sugar cookies – easy to cut out and perfect for decorating.
Cedar Planked Salmon
This is a dish my brother prepared for me in Seattle. It is by far the best salmon I've ever eaten. I like to serve it with an Asian-inspired rice and roasted asparagus.
Magic Cookie Bars I
This was one of my grandmother's favorites.
Vanilla Brownies
I like to include the chocolate chips because I love chocolate, but they can be omitted. I have made them without the chips and they still came out great!
Italian Nachos Restaurant-Style
Italian sausage, pepperoni, banana peppers, mozzarella, and pizza sauce make for great nachos.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soft and chewy oatmeal raisin drop cookies are an old family-favorite.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Golden and chewy cookies studded with white chocolate and macadamia nuts.
Baked Haddock
Baked haddock with a Parmesan bread crumb coating that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
Cowboy Caviar
Black beans absorb other flavors superbly, so try to leave this for at least 20 minutes before serving to allow the different flavors to blend together.
Triple Layer Cookie Bars
Gooey cookie bars, rich with chocolate, peanut butter and coconut.
Chocolate Cookies
This easy recipe makes chewy chocolate cookies that taste like brownies.
Smooth Sweet Tea
Refreshingly cold, classic Southern sweet tea, perfect for hot summer days!
Cake Mix Cookies
Cookies made with just 3 ingredients. It doesn't get any easier than this!
Blonde Brownies I
Rich, chewy brownie with chocolate chips on top.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Make delicious, fluffy pancakes from scratch. This recipe uses 7 ingredients you probably already have.
Italian Baked Meatballs
Bake up a batch of these tender, tasty Italian-seasoned meatballs with hints of Romano cheese and parsley.
World's Best Lemon Blueberry Muffins
If you're looking for a lemon blueberry muffin recipe that is moist and not overly sweet, this is the one for you. I swear by this recipe!
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory component to sweet, tender asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Taco Seasoning
Easy, homemade taco seasoning is cheaper than store-bought versions.
Sichuan Cucumber Salad
This salad is spicy, light, refreshing and packed full of flavor. Sliced cucumbers are tossed in a hot and spicy dressing. Serve as cold starter.
World's Best Lasagna
Filling and satisfying, John Chandler's lasagna is our most popular recipe. With basil, sausage, ground beef and three types of cheese, it lives up to its name.
Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Potato Bake
Sausage and potatoes combine with peppers, onion, and wine in a classic Italian dish.
French Toast
This simple French toast recipe makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
Make creamy coleslaw in minutes with this 6-ingredient dressing.
Basic Crepes
See how easy it is to make crepes. You'll need just 6 common ingredients for these French-style pancakes.
Slow Cooker Texas Pulled Pork
Texas-style pulled pork simmers in a tangy chili-seasoned barbecue sauce with plenty of onion, then pulled into tender shreds to serve on a buttered, toasted bun.
Banana Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is moist and delicious, with loads of banana flavor. It's wonderful toasted!
Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters
Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!
Chicken ,Broccoli, and Cottage Cheese Casserole
A favorite at family gatherings, this easy chicken and broccoli casserole is rich and filling with a buttery crumb topping.
Best Steak Marinade in Existence
What's the secret? Soy sauce, olive oil, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and a few dried herbs. Now you know.
The Real Mojito
This authentic mojito cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day.
Oven Roasted Parmesan Corn on the Cob
This is a great side!
Waffles I
Made-from-scratch waffles are ready in less than 30 minutes with this basic waffle recipe.
S.O.P.P.
S.O.P.P. stands for sausage, onions, potatoes and peppers. This is a simple one-pot meal that tastes delicious, and is easy to whip up for your family in a pinch.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
Simple ingredients and quick prep makes the perfect egg salad for sandwiches!
Best Lemonade Ever
Our refreshing lemonade recipe makes the best-tasting glass ever!
Quick and Almost-Professional Buttercream Icing
This easy buttercream frosting is perfect for piping and decorating.
Homemade Mac and Cheese
Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan cheese combine for this extra creamy mac 'n' cheese recipe. Just 20 minutes to prep and 30 to bake.
Best City Chicken
I grew up in northeast Ohio and this was my all time favorite dish when I was little...now I make it, and my family loves it too! I like to use all pork for my city chicken; however tradition is to use pork and veal combined. The grocery stores around me sell a pack of cubed pork with the wood skewers already in the pack specifically for city chicken, so you may want to look for that first. But, if you can't find that, then cubing your own pork will work fine.
The Best Banana Pudding
No-cook banana pudding made with instant vanilla pudding mix, condensed milk and whipped topping.
Italian Chicken Marinade
This is a simple but delicious way of marinating your chicken.
Easy Sugar Cookies
Quick and easy sugar cookies. Great either plain or with candies mixed in.
Seven Layer Salad
A glass salad bowl is a must, otherwise your dinner guests will miss all the pretty layers. Everybody loves this!
Chicken Parmesan
You'll love Chef John's recipe for the best crispy-crusted chicken Parmesan.
Classic Waffles
A classic waffle recipe includes basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, creating a perfectly crisp breakfast item.
Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Hot jumbo buttermilk biscuits with creamy sausage gravy are ready in just 15 minutes for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast.
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Easy Pancakes
These quick and easy pancakes are perfect for sleepy mornings.
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
Make an individual-size dessert using this decadent recipe for microwave chocolate mug cake.
Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!
Delicious and Easy Corn on the Cob
I learned this from a shopper in Stockbridge, Massachusetts when I was young. I have used this for 40 years and it has never failed to produce the most wonderful corn on the cob.
Alfredo Sauce
This creamy Alfredo sauce turns a busy weeknight dinner into something special. Serve it with fettuccine or pour it over chicken breasts or steamed vegetables.
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
This quick and easy homemade Japanese teriyaki sauce can also be used as a dip.
Juicy Roasted Chicken
A couple of simple ingredients with no-fuss prep make a roast chicken that many swear is the juiciest they've ever eaten.
Guacamole
Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.
No-Bake Cheesecake Flag Cake
That you can make this lovely, sweet treat without turning on the oven is probably enough of a reason to give this serious consideration. Besides the taste and light mousse-like texture, I think your guests will enjoy the iconic stars and stripes design provided by the fresh blueberries and strawberries. USA! USA! USA!
Microwave Baked Potato
This microwave baked potato tastes like it was slow-roasted in the oven.
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are blended with warmed butter and milk to create those perfect, smooth mashed potatoes everyone loves.
Fajita Seasoning
This tasty fajita seasoning is easy to make at home in just 5 minutes.
Nikki's Best Rhubarb Dessert Ever
If you are not a real big fan of rhubarb, you HAVE to try this!
One Bowl Chocolate Cake
This simple one bowl chocolate cake takes only minutes to prepare.
Chicken Pot Pie IX
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery for a comfort food classic.
To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Extra big blueberry muffins are topped with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture in this souped-up blueberry muffin recipe.
Jamie's Sweet and Easy Corn on the Cob
Use a little sugar and lemon juice in the water to make the sweetest, quickest, tastiest boiled corn on the cob.
The REAL Long Island Iced Tea
Follow this easy recipe to make an authentic Long Island iced tea – the perfect summer cocktail.
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
Authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto goes with any main course.
Soft Oatmeal Cookies
This recipe for soft oatmeal cookies creates a moist and flavorful dessert that will make everyone's day a little bit better.
Slow Cooker Potato-Bacon Soup
Comfort food at its best! Perfect in a mug by the fireplace or served up in your best china on Christmas Eve. This slow cooker potato-bacon soup is a crowd pleaser. I made up this recipe when I had friends coming over on a cold night and they all loved it. I promised to share my recipe, so here it is. Enjoy!
Quick Tartar Sauce
You'll need only 4 ingredients for this quick homemade tartar sauce.
Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
These baked ham and cheese sliders are a quick and easy appetizer for any party.
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
This pizza crust recipe is quick and easy to make with any toppings.
Pasta Salad
The veggies match the colors in the tri-colored pasta. And the dressing is real zesty and spicy. So when all three - pasta, veggies and dressing - come together, you have a festive, tasty and beautiful salad for six.
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Spaghetti topped with this meaty spaghetti sauce will be a family favorite.