Rain on the forecast? No problem—your BBQ feast is still on! This crave-worthy collection of 32 indoor BBQ recipes brings the smoky, saucy, finger-licking goodness inside with easy, flavorful favorites like slow cooker chicken wings, tender pulled pork, zesty slaws, hearty mac and cheese, and even sweet, no-bake desserts. From crockpot classics and oven-baked ribs to homemade sauces and crowd-pleasing sides, these dishes are perfect for hosting, relaxing, or just satisfying that backyard barbecue craving—rain or shine. Dive in and discover delicious ways to fire up the flavor without ever lighting the grill!

Crowd-Pleasing Crock Pot Hot Dogs Recipe

hot dogs and a can of beer in front of a crock pot
Crowd-Pleasing Crock Pot Hot Dogs Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Are you hosting a party and need an easy way to feed a crowd? Making slow cooker hot dogs is the perfect solution: it takes only a few minutes to set up, and all you need is 3-4 hours of slow cooking, and you’ll be able to serve up a ton of hot dogs from your crock pot!
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Hashbrown Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe

cracker barrel hash brown
Hashbrown Potato Casserole Copycat Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This hash brown casserole copycat recipe is made with thawed hash browns, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, onion, and cheddar cheese and can be prepared in the oven or slow cooker. It is the perfect side dish for any meal, and the whole family will love it.
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Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans

Baked beans with bacon on top
Slow-Cooked Boston Baked Beans. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

The best homemade slow cooker Boston baked beans are made with molasses, brown sugar, and plenty of chunks of bacon for an unforgettable flavor and perfect texture. Easily cooked in the Crock Pot, this easy recipe takes just 15 minutes to prepare and bubbles away all afternoon. Sweet, savory beans are easier than you thought, and come together perfectly every time.
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Zesty Cabbage Slaw With Homemade Dressing

Mexican coleslaw with pieces of pineapple
Zesty Cabbage Slaw With Homemade Dressing. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This authentic Mexican cabbage slaw recipe has bits of pineapple tossed in a zesty lime dressing for a fresh-tasting, brightly colored slaw.
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Printable BBQ Party Pack

free printable bbq shopping list and decorations
Printable BBQ Party Pack. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

How-To: Tap the button below. Add the BBQ Party Pack to your cart. Go to your cart and enter the discount code, Free Discount Code: EMAILFREEBIE Checkout, and I will send you your FREE printable right to your inbox!
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Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe

A close-up of a creamy cucumber salad garnished with fresh dill. The salad includes cucumber slices mixed with a creamy dressing, accented by bits of red onion. A wooden spoon rests on the side.
Creamy Cucumber Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Cool off with this classic creamy cucumber salad—a simple, refreshing dish that pairs perfectly with hot-off-the-grill meats. Cucumber onion salad is a crisp, refreshing side dish that brings the taste of summer right to your plate. This recipe combines thinly sliced cucumbers, onions, and sour cream to create the perfect side dish for those hot days when you’re craving something cool and tasty.
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Easy Slow Cooker Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping

Chili on top of hot dogs in a bun with cheese sprinkled on top
Easy Slow Cooker Beer Chili Hot Dog Topping. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Take your hot dogs to the next level with this beer-infused chili. Loaded with beef, black-eyed peas, and bold spices—it’s a BBQ crowd-pleaser.
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Delicious Fuji Apple Salad Recipe

Panera apple salad
Delicious Fuji Apple Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Fuji Apple Panera salad has apples, dried cranberries, and walnuts, and is drizzled with a copycat Panera Bread Apple Fuji Salad Dressing.
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Vibrant Fresh Corn Salad with Sweet Peppers

A vibrant bowl of colorful corn salad sits on a red plate. The salad includes yellow corn kernels mixed with diced red peppers, onions, and fresh herbs. A sprig of basil and parsley garnish the dish. A yellow and white striped napkin is beside the plate.
Vibrant Fresh Corn Salad with Sweet Peppers. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This simple-to-make fresh corn salad recipe is a delicious and colorful side dish or salad. The combination of fresh corn, multicolored diced sweet peppers, and onions, all tossed in a slightly sweet tangy dressing, will be a hit at your next dinner.
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Sweet and Spicy Orange-Coffee BBQ Sauce

Close-up of a glass jar filled with dark brown homemade sauce, labeled "Kerr Self Sealing." Another jar is blurred in the background, with greens faintly visible. The setting appears to be rustic and homemade.
Sweet and Spicy Orange-Coffee BBQ Sauce. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Sweet and spicy with a punch of coffee flavor will make this Spicy Orange and Coffee BBQ Sauce jazz up all your BBQ meals.
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Flavor-Packed Bacon-Whiskey BBQ Sauce

A square glass container filled with dark, rich BBQ sauce is placed on a wooden surface. Next to it, a wooden spoon with "Bacon Whiskey BBQ Sauce" printed on the handle holds a small amount of sauce. A bottle is partially visible in the background.
Flavor-Packed Bacon-Whiskey BBQ Sauce. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bacon and Whiskey BBQ Sauce is sure to make you a superstar cook at your next BBQ. This sauce has a sweet smoky bacon flavor and punches of whiskey, garlic, and maple.
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Zesty Macaroni Salad (Mexican)

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Zesty Macaroni Salad (Mexican). Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Bring some fiesta to your feast with this colorful macaroni salad. It’s creamy, crunchy, and packs just the right amount of heat for a standout side.
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Delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken (Instant Pot)

bbq chicken sandwich on a bun
Delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken (Instant Pot). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Need BBQ in a hurry? Try using your Instant Pot to create this delicious and quick-to-make Instant Pot Pulled BBQ Chicken Recipe. This pulled chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Easy Summer Farro Salad Recipe

Some are farro with fresh peas and herbs
Easy Summer Farro Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Summer Farro Salad is an easy salad made with hearty farro, olive oil, lemon juice, zucchini, peas, pesto, and freshly chopped parsley.
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Sweet & Saucy BBQ Pulled-Pork Sliders Recipe

pulled pork buttery slicers
Sweet & Saucy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This sweet and saucy BBQ pulled pork sliders recipe is an absolute winner for any gathering or casual meal. With tender and juicy pulled pork, sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, and sweet Hawaiian slider buns, these sliders are a crowd pleaser.
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Dry Rub for Chicken Wings (Oven-Baked)

dry rub chicken wings that were baked in the oven
Dry Rub for Chicken Wings (Oven-Baked). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for a quick, tasty way to make crispy oven-baked chicken wings? The secret is this easy, dry rub chicken wings recipe, along with a few tips and tricks I will share with you.
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Classic Light Cucumber Salad Recipe

cucumber salad with dill
Classic Light Cucumber Salad Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This light cucumber salad with fresh dill and a honey vinaigrette is a delicious and easy recipe you can make year-round.  This crisp cucumber salad is incredibly simple to make in less than 10 minutes and requires only a few ingredients. 
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Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe (Oven)

oven baked ribs
Tender Pork Ribs; Dry Rub Recipe (Oven). Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Amazing, tender ribs every time! Get your napkins ready when you make these super tender pork ribs with a sweet maple dry rub in your oven.
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Creamy Amish Potato Salad Recipe

A bowl of creamy potato salad with diced potatoes, topped with a sprinkle of paprika. A wooden spoon is partially visible next to the bowl.
Creamy Amish Potato Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

This Amish potato salad brings a sweet-and-tangy twist to your summer side dish lineup. It’s creamy, nostalgic, and downright delicious. With tender potatoes coated in a creamy, sweet-and-tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, and mustard, every bite is a delicious balance of comfort and zing.
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Easy Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe

baked beans with bacon and burbon
Easy Slow Cooker Bourbon Baked Beans Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Smoky, sweet, and slow-cooked—these bourbon baked beans are the ultimate BBQ side dish, featuring bold flavors and minimal cleanup.
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Delicious Crock Pot Mac and Cheese

Crock-Pot macaroni and cheese being scooped with a spoon
Delicious Crock Pot Mac and Cheese. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy the party. This cheesy mac and cheese is ultra creamy and the perfect pairing for BBQ mains.
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Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled-Pork

pulled bbq pork from crock pot
Easy Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled-Pork. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Slow-cooked to perfection, this BBQ pulled pork is the ultimate cookout classic. Just 10 minutes of prep for tender, smoky pork that’s great for sandwiches, sliders, or BBQ platters.
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Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Easy Copycat Recipe

LongHorn Steakhouse broccoli
Longhorn Steakhouse Broccoli Easy Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Recreate the popular Longhorn Steakhouse broccoli dish at home with this easy recipe. It’s a tasty side dish for any meal.
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Slow Cooker Chicken BBQ Wings

bbq chicken wings with sauce brushed on
Slow Cooker Chicken BBQ Wings. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Craving finger-licking wings without the hassle? These zesty 3-ingredient BBQ chicken wings come together in a snap and pack bold flavor—perfect for your BBQ cookout spread.
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Hearty Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese

A bowl of creamy macaroni and cheese with green peas, topped with shredded cheddar cheese, served in a white dish on a yellow surface.
Hearty Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

One of my fondest summer time salads growing up in Indiana was my grandma’s Classic Macaroni Salad With Cheese For A Crowd. It’s summer time comfort food, which is great for dinners, picnics or to take to pot lucks.
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Perfectly-Cooked Crockpot Asparagus

cooked asparagus with lemo wedges
Perfectly-Cooked Crockpot Asparagus. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Learn how to cook crockpot asparagus perfectly every time. With this easy recipe, you can cook asparagus in a crock pot with only five minutes of prep work, and then your slow cooker will do the rest of the work.
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Smoky Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe

A bowl of black bean chili garnished with fresh cilantro and lime slices. A spoon rests in the dish, and lime wedges are placed nearby for added flavor.
Smoky Mexican Grill Black Beans Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make Chipotle black beans at home with this easy copycat recipe. Bold, smoky flavor and authentic Mexican spices.
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Easy & Delicious S’mores Brownies

A close-up of a slice of s'mores brownie on a white plate. The brownie is topped with toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and pieces of Hershey's chocolate. The plate is part of a stack of white plates, with a soft-focus background.
Easy & Delicious S’mores Brownies. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality

Make this quick and easy s’mores brownie recipe for a fun dessert! Combine boxed brownie mix, graham crackers, chocolate, and toasted marshmallows. Perfect for gatherings!
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No-Bake Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe

A close-up of a partially eaten cherry cheesecake in a white dish. The dessert has a crumbly crust, a creamy filling, and a vibrant red cherry topping. A spoon with some cheesecake and cherries is resting in the dish. A striped cloth napkin is visible nearby.
No-Bake Cherry Delight Dessert Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Indulge in the creamy, sweet layers of Cherry Delight’s buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and luscious cherry pie topping. 
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No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert Recipe

A plate with a slice of pink strawberry dessert topped with whipped cream, a strawberry slice, and a mint leaf sits in the foreground. In the background, a glass dish filled with more of the same dessert shows additional strawberries and whipped cream on top. Fresh strawberries and a pink striped cloth are also visible.
No-Bake Strawberry Angel Food Cake Dessert Recipe. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

This beautiful Strawberry Angel Food Cake dessert recipe is so easy to make. Plus, it’s a no-bake recipe with only 4 basic ingredients: angel food cake, jello, whipped topping, and fresh strawberries.
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Crockpot Chicken Wings

Plate of glazed chicken drumsticks with a side of celery sticks and a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce garnished with herbs, served on parchment paper.
Crockpot Chicken Wings. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest

These Crockpot Chicken Wings are the easiest appetizer of all time. You only need chicken wings and some BBQ sauce. For an amazing finished product, finish them off on the grill or under the broiler. Tasty little devils.
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Mexican Cornbread Recipe with Creamed Corn

A close-up of several pieces of cheesy, golden-brown cornbread stacked on a wire rack, showing their moist and crumbly texture.
Mexican Cornbread Recipe with Creamed Corn. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage

This Southern-style recipe elevates a classic moist cornbread to a flavorful Tex-Mex version. With the addition of green chilies and pepper jack cheese, we’ve taken the classic and added a twist.
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27 Cozy Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker

Yankee pot roast
27 Cozy Comfort Foods. Image credit: Intentional Hospitality

Imagine coming home to the smell of comfort food simmering away, ready to serve with zero last-minute stress. That’s the magic of these slow cooker recipes! With rich flavors, tender meats, and creamy sauces, these dishes will take your dinner game to the next level. This collection is packed with crave-worthy slow-cooker dishes, including classics like chicken and dumplings, rich mac and cheese, and zesty taco soup. Get ready to find your next favorite slow-cooker masterpiece! Get All The Recipes: 27 Cozy Comfort Foods You Can Make In Your Slow Cooker