A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Your Favorite Kitchen Appliances

Break out your favorite kitchen appliances this week. We've got recipes for your air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, waffle iron and blender.

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Sunday: Slow Cooker Thai Chicken Thighs

These very tender and moist chicken thighs come with a tangy peanut butter sauce that is irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Monday: Chili-Topped Cornbread Waffles

This cornbread waffles recipe puts a new spin on the classic cozy meal of homemade chili with a side of cornbread. And the waffles are gluten-free!
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Tuesday: Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders

I added all of the components of a loaded baked potato—cheddar, potato, bacon, sour cream and chives—to my air-fryer chicken tenders recipe. Every kid will love this quick and easy dish! —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida
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Wednesday: Blender Butternut Squash Soup

My hearty soup uses herbs and vegetables from the garden along with convenient pantry items, so it’s easy, fast and mostly fresh. Your family will devour it. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
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Thursday: Microwave Meat Loaf

Cozy, comforting meat loaf can be tonight's dinner—even at the last minute. This nifty microwave recipe makes it possible.
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Friday: Slow Cooker Enchilada Pie

This impressive, hearty dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. —Jacqueline Correa, Landing, New Jersey

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Saturday: Pressure-Cooker Beef Tips

These beef tips remind me of a childhood favorite. I cook them with mushrooms and serve over brown rice, noodles or mashed potatoes. Here’s one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a quick and easy dinner. —Amy Lents, Grand Forks, North Dakota

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