Cooking Made Easy: 6 Recipes Without an Oven

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Last week I shared on Instagram that my range took a plunge and the oven element broke. The oven itself is came with the home when we bought it, so knows how old it is and it’s just a basic electric range. It worked fine and honestly I can make a cake in a fire with a Dutch oven, so it was never really a problem. I will say, it’s incredibly exciting to get a new range! But this also got me thinking, how about a small list of foods that you can make with NO OVEN at all? So here it is. 6 Easy Recipes you can make with a stove top, slow cooker, or air fryer (and one that doesn’t need any cooking at all!).

Chicken, Spinach, and Gnocchi Soup

Experience the goodness of chicken, spinach, and gnocchi soup. A hearty and delicious homemade recipe to warm your soul.

Blog post Featured image. Finished sandwich on a mora ceramics plate and bamboo cutting board.

Cranberry Chicken Sandwich

Looking for a great way to use leftover chicken and cranberries? Look no further than this cranberry chicken salad recipe! With its mouthwatering blend of flavors, you can create a quick and easy meal that’s sure to please everyone. Plus, if you have any leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, you can easily substitute it in for the chicken and enjoy a whole new twist on this delicious dish. So why not give it a try today?

Finished beer batter fish on a white platter with homemade tartar sauce

Beer Battered Fried Fish

The lightest and crispiest Beer Battered Fried Fish recipe. The baking powder and carbonation in the beer make the fish batter delicate and puffy, just like a good ole fashioned Supper Club.

Mac and Cheese Featured Image: My finished Healthy-ish mac and cheese using Casarecce Pasta. The pasta is finished and in the pot

Healthy-ish Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Meet my family’s all-time favorite mac and cheese recipe! This recipe was a necessity to convince my now 6-year-old MJ that homemade mac and cheese was better than any boxed mac and cheese. But at the time… my then 4-year-old only ate orange mac and cheese.

This is the featured image that includes an image of the finished grilled chicken, the title and main site address.

The Best Grilled Chicken Wings (with Air fryer cooking instructions)

Satisfy your cravings with the ultimate grilled chicken wings recipe, perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s game-day, a party, or simply your next meal, these wings will not disappoint. And for those who prefer air fryer cooking, we’ve got you covered with bonus instructions. Don’t wait any longer to indulge in this mouth-watering dish.

One Pot Bacon and Asparagus Rigatoni next to to homemade rolls

One-Pot Asparagus and Bacon Rigatoni

Make dinner a breeze with this one-pot asparagus and bacon rigatoni recipe. Minimal dishes, maximum flavor!

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It’s always wonderful to see loved ones coming together over delicious food.

More resources you might appreciate: Top 5 Go-To Recipes; Easy Lunch Ideas; Yes, You Should Be Rinsing Your Rice; How to: Use Fish Sauce. You can shop my essential kitchen equipment here.

In case you’re curious which range I got… I actually got an induction range! The GE Café Appliances Slide in induction range! This Link takes you to Home Depot, I bought mine locally (and quite honestly, I’ll probably always buy from them, but since I know not many of you live in La Crosse Wisconsin, I wanted to make sure you could find it).