10,000 marinate recipes

Sauerbraten with Coke uses cola in the vinegar marinade for a sweeter, more caramelized take on the classic German pot roast. Marinated 2 to 4 days, braised until fork-tender, and finished with gingersnap gravy.

Taco chicken grill marinates oven-baked chicken in a tangy taco-spiced barbecue sauce with molasses and tomato, then finishes over coals with melted Monterey Jack. Two-stage cooking for fall-off-the-bone tender meat with a smoky crust.

Ham and waffle sandwich topped with caramelized honey-butter apples and a warm honey-apple syrup. Sweet, savory, and ready in 25 minutes using frozen waffles and deli ham.

Layered noodle bake with wide egg noodles, crumbled Italian meatloaf, ricotta, and mozzarella in spaghetti sauce. A lasagna-style casserole using pantry staples.

Laulau with pork and salted butterfish wrapped in luau and ti leaves, baked low and slow until fork-tender. A simplified oven version of this traditional Hawaiian dish that serves nine.

Old-fashioned chitlins and hog maw simmered low and slow with celery, onions, green peppers, and red pepper flakes. A soul food classic that takes time but rewards every minute of patience.

Old-fashioned scalloped oysters layered between buttery bread and saltine crumbs, moistened with oyster liquor and cream, then baked until golden. A classic holiday seafood casserole with a crisp top and plump, tender oysters.

Classic manicotti made the authentic way, with handmade egg pasta squares rolled around a ricotta and mozzarella filling, layered in meat sauce and baked under Parmesan. Fresh pasta makes all the difference over boxed tubes.

Steak au poivre, sirloin pressed with a bold crust of cracked peppercorns, chilled overnight, then seared and oven-finished. Sliced thin and brushed with a bright lemon butter, this is French pepper steak done simply.

Broiled chicken halves basted in honey-mayonnaise glaze with paprika and onion. The mayo keeps the meat juicy while the honey browns the skin golden and crisp.

Golden deep-fried fish croquettes made with flaked croaker, white sauce, pimento, and green pepper. A classic Southern coastal recipe served with tomato sauce. Crispy outside, creamy inside.

Broiled fish fillets finished with a deviled cheese topping of cheddar, chili sauce, mustard, and horseradish. Five-ingredient quick weeknight seafood dinner.

Steak sandwich with broiled sirloin strips on sub rolls topped with milk-soaked, pepper-dusted deep-fried onion rings. A steakhouse-quality sandwich with crunchy, spicy homemade onion strings.

Golden turkey croissant sandwich layered with sliced cooked turkey, tomato, alfalfa sprouts, and warm cheddar cheese sauce. The buttery breakfast-style sandwich that turns leftover turkey into something diner-worthy.

Dessert pizza built on a giant chocolate chip cookie crust, topped with whipped cream, fresh fruit, and strawberry dessert sauce. The 4-ingredient sweet pizza that rescues any last-minute potluck or birthday party.

French toast grilled cheese sandwiches with thick cheddar slices and prepared mustard, egg-dipped and pan-fried in butter. Ready in 20 minutes on the stovetop or oven.