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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    Pressure-Cooker Pork and Cabbage Dinner

    I put on this pressure cooker pork roast in the morning to avoid that evening dinner rush so common on...


    Pizza Oyster Crackers

    4 reviews

    This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


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    Pressure Cooker Denver Omelet Frittata

    1 review

    Pepper, onion and ham go into this classic breakfast preparation, made simple thanks to the pressure cooker. Here's the perfect...


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    Pressure-Cooker Melt-in-Your-Mouth Chuck Roast

    14 reviews

    My husband and I like well-seasoned foods, so this pressure cooker roast is terrific. You'll also love how flavorful and...


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    Pressure Cooker Chicken Enchilada Soup

    3 reviews

    What's the quickest and tastiest way to bring the flavor to your favorite chicken tortilla soup? Instant Pot! This soup...


    12 Savory Foods To Make in a Springform Pan

    Think beyond the cheesecake for gorgeous savory appetizers, layered dinners, brunch dishes and more.


    9 Smart Ways to Use a Microplane

    If you thought a microplane was just for zesting lemons, think again.


    Is It Safe to Cook Frozen Meat in an Instant Pot?

    The answer, like your cook time with this amazing pressure cooker, is short. Yes!

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    Our Best Instant Pot Chicken Recipes

    When chicken dishes are this packed with flavor, it's hard to guess they came together in a flash. It's time...


    The Real Reason You Need to Microwave Popcorn “This Side Up”

    Ever wondered what would happen if you cooked microwave popcorn upside down? Would it explode? Here's the real deal.


    42 Unexpected Recipes You Can Make in a Dutch Oven

    You already know you can make a roast, stew or soup in a Dutch oven—but did you realize this is...


    Here’s How to Make *Any* Recipe Work With Your Instant Pot

    Learn how to convert (almost) any recipe.


    14 Baking Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

    These baking tools are absolute musts for serious bakers. From "why didn't they invent this sooner" rolling pins to easy-breezy...


    15 Slow Cooker Dinners to Help You Lose Weight

    Lighten up your meal plan with these 15 slow cooker weight loss dinners designed to help you effortlessly reach your...


    Is the Instant Pot Saute Function Too Good to Be True? We Tested It to Find Out.

    We love the Instant Pot for slow cooking and pressure cooking, but what about that saute button? Our Test Kitchen...


    How to Cook Frozen Chicken in the Instant Pot

    If you're anywhere near as forgetful as we are when it comes to thawing meat for dinner, you need this...


    59 Desserts Made in a Springform Pan

    Dust off your springform pan and make fudgy cakes, fruity tortes and, of course, decadent cheesecakes.

    Here’s Why Vitamix Blenders Have Become So Popular (And Why You Should Care)

    Sometimes ridiculous claims make a thing too good to be true. And then there's Vitamix.


    30 Valentine’s Day Recipes to Make in the Slow Cooker

    These slow cooker recipes will help you out this Valentine’s Day by cooking dinner for your special someone while you...


    Healthy Scalloped Tomatoes

    3 reviews

    Warm and comforting, this old-fashioned side dish is a great way to use up garden bounty. From West Salem, Wisconsin,...


    Basil Jelly

    6 reviews

    We grow lots of basil for our local farmers market, and this is a unique way to use it. The...


    Seafood Pasta Delight

    3 reviews

    My friends thought it was a little strange that I packed a wok when I came to visit them. That...


    Venezuelan Black Beans

    2 reviews

    "My husband and I are missionaries in Venezuela, South America. I found this recipe in a missionary ladies' cookbook," Casandra...

    Tomato Baked Haddock

    2 reviews

    This is one of my husband's favorite fish dishes, so I usually prepare this simple recipe at least one per...


    Garlic Ginger Beef

    7 reviews

    This stir-fry takes a little longer to prepare, since the meat has to marinate first—but it's well worth the wait!...


    Sage Polenta

    1 review

    Bits of sweet red pepper peek through these pretty polenta squares that have a slightly sweet corn flavor and are...


    Pizza with Wheat Crust

    2 reviews

    If you're looking for a change from traditional pizza crust, try this whole wheat version from Kathryn Maxson of Mountlake...


    German Beef Rouladen

    8 reviews

    Until I entered kindergarten, we spoke German in our home and kept many old-world customs. We always enjoyed the food...


    Fabulous Fettuccine

    1 review

    My mother-in-law is from Italy, so my husband, Bob, grew up eating pasta dishes. I've been preparing this fresh-tasting version...