Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Learn how to put your favorite gear to work. We’ve got tips on how to make the most of your pressue cooker, Dutch oven, cast-iron skillet, air fryer and much more.

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    Fried Chicken and Waffles

    Chicken and waffles as a culinary tradition has origins in both Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine and soul food, with some variations....


    Panko Chicken Tenders

    Our favorite foods to cook are back pocket recipes. You know the ones—the quick pasta dish you eat once (or


    Air-Fryer Chicken Strips

    A good chicken tender is defined by two factors: moist chicken and a crackled, crispy exterior that holds on to


    Crispy Chicken Sandwich

    After trying all the major fast-food chains' chicken sandwiches, I decided to come up with my own version. I think...


    Cincinnati Chili

    When most people think of a bowl of chili, what comes to mind is usually dark brown Texas-style beef chili


    French Dip Sliders

    1 review

    If you ask me, the appetizers are the real winners at a game-day party. I mean, we all gotta eat—regardless


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    Grilled Chicken Wings

    These simple grilled chicken wings are like a blank canvas ready to dress with your favorite sauce. —Taste of Home...


    Burgoo

    A Kentucky Derby favorite, this hearty, comforting meat-and-vegetable stew will feed a large crowd. It takes a bit of effort...

    Copycat Taco Bell’s Cheesy Gordita Crunch

    Who doesn’t love a good copycat recipe? From a copycat Crunchwrap Supreme to Chipotle’s chicken recipe, any time we can


    Penne with Pesto

    Pesto penne pasta is such a satisfying dish, whether it’s peak summer when fresh basil is bursting out of every


    HexClad Knives Review: This 7-Piece Set Changed the Way I Cook

    Yes, chef! A set of HexClad knives turns any home cook into a professional.


    Pressure-Cooker Lemon Chicken Pasta

    I was recently prepping for a big race in the mountains of Lake Tahoe area. Normally, to perform at your...


    English Muffin Breakfast Baklava

    Classic baklava comes to breakfast courtesy of a lightly toasted cinnamon raisin English muffin and topped with a buttery baklava...


    Apple and Sausage Sheet-Pan Pancakes

    After my daughter told me about sheet pan pancakes, I knew I needed to try them! Using my homegrown sweet...



    Red Velvet Cheesecake Cookies

    Cream cheese and red velvet cake go together like bread and butter, so I figured why not make a cheesecake-filled...


    Chocolate-Covered-Strawberry Shortbread

    I wanted to create a cookie that embraced chocolate-covered strawberries, so I started riffing on shortbread. It took a few...

    Scotcharookies

    1 review

    I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the taste of a scotcharoo. I could not find such a recipe in my...


    Cherry Cordial Cookies

    This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...


    Butterscotch Pecan Pound Cake

    My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...


    Copycat Samoa Cookies

    We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...


    Caramel Apple Toffee Cookies

    I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...


    Cranberry Orange Layer Cake with Rosemary

    This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...

    Almond Joy Cupcakes

    I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...


    Key Lime Pie Cookies

    4 reviews

    I love baking cookies for family and friends. I was getting bored making the same cookies over and over again,...


    Classic Almond Ricotta Cake

    1 review

    After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...


    Pesto Parmesan Tilapia

    2 reviews

    This is a delicious fish dinner that requires just three ingredients! Prepared pesto sauce flavors mild tilapia fillets to make...


    Saucy Maple Brussels Sprouts

    1 review

    I like to toss oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with a mixture of maple syrup and mayo for a delicious side dish....


    Sushi Squares

    When I was pregnant with my last child, the only thing I wanted was sushi—but pregnant people aren't supposed to...