Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I love pad thai, but I hate standing over a hot stir-fry—especially in summer. This slow-cooker version lets me keep...

Capers, golden raisins and fresh basil give this dish a sweetly savory flavor. And what's better than that? The kids...

This recipe took first place in the 2011 South Dakota Beef Cook-Off. Cooking the roast uncovered for the first 30...

This is one of the first holiday cookies I made when I found out I could no longer eat gluten....

I eliminated beans from my standard chili recipe and added peanut butter and peanuts just for fun. Wow, was it...

My version of beef stew is comfort food with a healthy twist. I use lentils and red quinoa rather than...

The slow cooker is our summertime go-to for cool kitchen cooking. After swim lessons and outdoor activities, it's so nice...

This extra-meaty mac and cheese is easy to make in the slow cooker. Kids love it, and I like that...

This recipe turned my husband into a quinoa lover. I made it the day he got good news on a...

I created a fresh take on chili using lamb and Moroccan seasoning with a feta and almond garnish. It was...

Here's an economical dish with authentic Tex-Mex flavor. Even the little ones will go for this Spanish rice. —Sharon...

We Italians have a soft spot for our rice dishes. Whether it's risotto or rice pudding, it's all good. This...

Poultry and freezer basics inspired this deliciously healthy combo. I have a hard time getting my family to eat healthy,...

This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If...

I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is...

While this recipe contains no meat, it still has plenty of protein—plus vitamins and minerals. I love sweet potatoes, and...

This is my family's absolute favorite dish on my holiday table. What's not to love with the mixed aroma of...

Tangy ginger, tart lemon and puckery cranberries make this melt-in-your-mouth cake as crisp—and gorgeous—as autumn. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely...

Everyone has a favorite type of chocolate chip cookie—a little crispy, a little chewy—but they all have to begin with...

If you need to feed a hungry crowd, you can't go wrong with steak sandwiches. They're easy to make and...

Whether you turn this cake into a reindeer or decorate it with your own creative vision, it’s a three-layer stunner...

My friends and I love Mexican food, but we try to eat healthy. My mom taught me how to make...

I made my mother's famous roast beef hash healthier by using cremini mushrooms instead of beef and brown rice instead...

Rich with goat cheese and tomato, this recipe works for a weeknight supper or an elegant company dinner—and is adjustable...

This is my take on Spanish patatas bravas. The potatoes are tossed in a flavorful spice mix and then finished...

Hit the local farmers market and stock up! This quick, simple side dish is a perfect complement to any meal....

I love this recipe for its incredible flavor—and it seems everyone who tries it does, too. For an easy pairing,...

Not only are these boats a delightful way to get your veggies, they're basically a one-dish meal that covers all...