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How to Make a Dishwasher-Safe Holiday Dinner

Food and Entertaining

Did you know that you can actually cook in your dishwasher? It is the often overlooked workhorse of the kitchen. If you are strapped for oven and stove top space this holiday season, these dishwasher-safe holiday dinner meals are for you. We have a few recipe ideas below, but let your imagination roam and try out some other options. You will be amazed at what you can cook while you are washing your dishes!

cooking in the dishwasher holiday meals

The best place to start with meals in your dishwasher is containers. You will need something airtight to keep your food isolated from everything else in the dishwasher. For me, the perfect container for the job is the Mason jar. Grab a variety of jars to use for your dishwasher cooking. You can prepare the recipes below in jars then add them to the top rack of your dishwasher right along with your dirty dishes. They will cook perfectly while the rest of your dishes get clean. Yes, you can add detergent and run the dishwasher cycle as usual. Remember, the jars are sealed tightly and your food will be fine.

 
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cooking in the dishwasher in mason jars

 

The second thing you need is the food you are going to cook. The best options are those foods that can be steamed. Think about vegetables and sides that you are adding to your holiday meal. There are some proteins that will actually cook well in the dishwasher, but those are generally seafood and others that do not have to cook completely through. Always be safe when experimenting with these types of foods and be sure they reach the proper temperature before eating.

 

cooking in the dishwasher vegetables

 

We have a few vegetable recipes to start your dishwasher cooking adventures. Plus, a fun pumpkin pie dessert that will knock your socks off!

 
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cooking in the dishwasher pumpkin pie

 
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Try out that extra appliance in your house or apartment this year during the holidays. You can put it to work making the sides while you concentrate on the rest of the meal. Be sure to try these dishwasher-safe holiday dinner meals in your home. Let ForRent.com know if you try these recipes or invent some of your own. We’re ready to experiment with other foods!