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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Heather's Fried Chicken
A wonderful recipe for deep-fried chicken with a Southern taste all its own. The hint of tangy buttermilk under a crispy coating of deliciousness makes this chicken stand out.
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!
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.
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.
Best Hamburger Ever
Juicy beef burgers perfect for summer grilling and packed with flavor.
Judy's Strawberry Pretzel Salad
This show-stopping dessert is made with a pretzel crust, a cream cheese layer, and a strawberry gelatin topping.
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.
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.
Italian Baked Meatballs
Bake up a batch of these tender, tasty Italian-seasoned meatballs with hints of Romano cheese and parsley.
Oven-Roasted Asparagus
Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory component to sweet, tender asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
Quick & Crispy Home Fries
In order to get a crispy crust like the fries at your local diner you need to precook and cool them. When you pan fry a cold starch, it gets a beautifully crispy surface.
Taco Seasoning
Easy, homemade taco seasoning is cheaper than store-bought versions.
Easy Coleslaw Dressing
Make creamy coleslaw in minutes with this 6-ingredient dressing.
Best Chocolate Chip Cookies
Crisp edges, chewy middles, and so, so easy to make. Try this wildly-popular chocolate chip cookie recipe for yourself.
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.
Basic Crepes
See how easy it is to make crepes. You'll need just 6 common ingredients for these French-style pancakes.
Slow Cooker Root Beer Pulled Pork
This simple slow cooker pulled pork recipe is big hit with my family of picky eaters. For a spicy kick, mix 1 part Frank's® RedHot® Buffalo sauce and 1 part of your favorite mustard-based BBQ sauce. You can use a pork loin instead of pork shoulder, if desired. Combine with your favorite BBQ sauce and enjoy.
The Real Mojito
This authentic mojito cocktail is so refreshing on a hot summer day.
French Toast
This simple French toast recipe makes for a quick and easy breakfast.
Easy Meatloaf
This easy meatloaf recipe is one of our best--made over 7,000 times and never disappoints! This no-fail meatloaf makes 8 servings.
Banana Banana Bread
This banana bread recipe is moist and delicious, with loads of banana flavor. It's wonderful toasted!
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.
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 Best Banana Pudding
No-cook banana pudding made with instant vanilla pudding mix, condensed milk and whipped topping.
Classic Macaroni Salad
This classic macaroni salad is a crowd-pleaser at every cookout, potluck, and picnic!
Zucchini-Parmesan Cheese Fritters
Make these easy bite-sized zucchini Parmesan cheese fritters for a healthy and delicious snack any time of the day!
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.
Waffles I
Made-from-scratch waffles are ready in less than 30 minutes with this basic waffle recipe.
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.
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.
Delicious Egg Salad for Sandwiches
Simple ingredients and quick prep makes the perfect egg salad for sandwiches!
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.
Old Fashioned Potato Salad
Potato salad the old-fashioned way, with eggs, celery and relish.
Classic Waffles
A classic waffle recipe includes basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, creating a perfectly crisp breakfast item.
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.
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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Simple Macaroni and Cheese
This easy mac and cheese recipe is ready in under 30 minutes.
Best Brownies
Cakey on the outside and fudgy in the middle, this easy brownie recipe really is the best! Done in an hour.
Chicken Parmesan
You'll love Chef John's recipe for the best crispy-crusted chicken Parmesan.
Guacamole
Cilantro and cayenne give this classic guacamole a tasty kick. Serve it smooth or chunky.
Easy Pancakes
These quick and easy pancakes are perfect for sleepy mornings.
Prize Winning Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs, seasoned with a cumin, chili powder, and paprika spice rub, are slow-cooked on your grill over indirect heat until fall-off-the-bone tender.
Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
Make an individual-size dessert using this decadent recipe for microwave chocolate mug cake.
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!
Simple Teriyaki Sauce
This quick and easy homemade Japanese teriyaki sauce can also be used as a dip.
Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
This crowd-pleasing recipe features crunchy peanut butter and is quick and easy to prepare.
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.
Seven Layer Salad
A glass salad bowl is a must, otherwise your dinner guests will miss all the pretty layers. Everybody loves this!
Super Easy Stir-Fried Cabbage
Soy sauce enhances the natural sweetness in cabbage in this easy stir-fry.
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.
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.
Microwave Baked Potato
This microwave baked potato tastes like it was slow-roasted in the oven.
The REAL Long Island Iced Tea
Follow this easy recipe to make an authentic Long Island iced tea – the perfect summer cocktail.
Fajita Seasoning
This tasty fajita seasoning is easy to make at home in just 5 minutes.
Basic Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes are blended with warmed butter and milk to create those perfect, smooth mashed potatoes everyone loves.
Chicken Pot Pie IX
A delicious chicken pot pie made from scratch with carrots, peas, and celery for a comfort food classic.
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.
Italian Confetti Pasta Salad
This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight.
Authentic German Potato Salad
Bacon gives this warm German potato salad recipe a boost of flavor. The vinegar and sugar dressing on this salad has the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
To Die For Blueberry Muffins
Extra big blueberry muffins are topped with a sugary-cinnamon crumb mixture in this souped-up blueberry muffin recipe.
Perfect Summer Fruit Salad
Layers of fresh fruit are soaked a citrusy sauce in this colorful salad.
Gourmet Mushroom Risotto
Authentic Italian-style mushroom risotto goes with any main course.
Quick Tartar Sauce
You'll need only 4 ingredients for this quick homemade tartar sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
Five simple ingredients in your slow cooker make this creamy, cheesy, zesty hot dip that tastes just like Buffalo chicken wings.
Granny Mabel's Best Bar Cookies
Amazing bar cookies with oatmeal, chocolate chips and caramel ice cream topping all layered to create THE BEST Bar cookie around.
Baked Ham and Cheese Sliders
These baked ham and cheese sliders are a quick and easy appetizer for any party.
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.
Sausage, Peppers, Onions, and Potato Bake
Sausage and potatoes combine with peppers, onion, and wine in a classic Italian dish.
Egg Bites
Easy baked version of those egg bites made popular by that famous chain coffeehouse. I like them with hot sauce!
Secret Sauce Chicken
This is a recipe that has been in my family for years.
Quick and Easy Pizza Crust
This pizza crust recipe is quick and easy to make with any toppings.
Balsamic Bruschetta
An easy recipe for homemade bruschetta, the classic Italian appetizer.
Fresh Rhubarb Pie
Pretty double-crust rhubarb pie with a lusciously sweet and tart filling.
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!
Fresh Southern Peach Cobbler
This peach cobbler recipe with fresh Southern peaches makes the perfect dessert.
The Best Lemon Bars
These tart, rich lemon bars need just seven common ingredients you probably already have, and are done in 55 minutes!
Rainbow Pasta Salad II
This is a really quick and easy pasta salad. Great for picnics and BBQ's.
Spaghetti Sauce with Ground Beef
Spaghetti topped with this meaty spaghetti sauce will be a family favorite.
Moscow Mule Cocktail
The slightly spicy ginger flavor makes this a great winter warming cocktail, while the lime makes the Moscow Mule just as sublime in summertime.
Basic Air Fryer Hot Dogs
Perfectly crisp hot dogs and toasted buns can be made in minutes with the help of your air fryer. Add any toppings you please.
Perfect Sushi Rice
The sushi rice made with this recipe comes out perfectly and can be used for sushi rolls or nigiri.
Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
These juicy, flavorful burgers are perfect for summer BBQs or parties.
Banana Muffins II
These delicious banana muffins are easy for kids to make.
Edible Cookie Dough
Have you ever just wanted to eat cookie dough that you are about to put in the oven, then thought better of it because you didn't want to get Salmonella poisoning? Well now you can! This cookie dough is just for eating. I have made this with friends before and they said that they loved the taste. So do I. The leftovers will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.