Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Whenever we get a craving for a tropical escape, this super simple recipe whisks us away in no time. Vanilla's...

A rich, warm and cheesy recipe for classic stuffed mushrooms, this attractive appetizer is perfect for your next dinner party...

Because of food allergies, I’ve learned to swap ingredients. There are no grains in this granola but loads of nuts...

There’s a kabob shop in Charlottesville, Virginia, called Sticks, and it has wonderful sides, including sesame beans. I love them...

This recipe is special to me because it allows me to treat my dinner guests to a special, unusual dessert....

This delicious appetizer combines two of my favorite foods, polenta and bolognese meat sauce, uniting them into one incredibly tasty...

This party appetizer was inspired by a dish I saw on an episode of Top Chef. I simplified...

This recipe is one of my go-tos when entertaining. It's simple, elegant and you can entertain your guests instead of...

When I think Frankenstein's monster I think Halloween. Give this guy a try this year they are the cutest! These...

Every time I make these for guests or for a cooking demo about real food made simply, people rave about...

When I was growing up, my mom always made homemade pizza every Friday night. We'd watch a movie as a...

I had to bake something from my heritage for school. So, I made this heavenly kourabiedes recipe. —Rebecca Sprague, St....

These delicious corn croquettes are baked like muffins instead of fried. They can be served with butter, but my family...

For a special holiday side dish, I dressed up an old recipe to give it a little more Texas character....

I'm always on the hunt for fast and filling meals. Chicken sausage makes an awesome one-dish dinner by itself or...

This hot chocolate recipe is more than a warm-you-up—it's rich and thick decadence in a mug. —Cyndi Nistico, Palm Island,...

Whenever I serve this easy mash, the bowl is always scraped clean. Before holiday feasts, I make it early and...

In our family, braciole was served as a special treat for holidays. It was Grandma’s specialty and the preparation was...

My husband and I are oyster farmers, and this classic Oysters Rockefeller dish always delights our guests. It's deliciously simple!...

This recipe is a hearty, zesty main dish with a crisp, golden crust. Feel free to add your favorite toppings....

I make these cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at...

I like to spend time in the garden, so I look for recipes that don't require hours in the kitchen....

My husband and I tried to duplicate the deep-dish pizza recipe from a popular restaurant, and I think our Chicago-style...

These mild pistachio-flavored cookies disappear in a wink. —Liz Probelski, Port Washington, Wisconsin.

Warm, buttery dinner rolls are absolutely irresistible. I save time and use a stand mixer to make my dough. —Jennifer...

Pairing peppermint and chocolate is a natural. Family and friends gobble up this sweet peppermint candy. —Kandy Clarke, Columbia Falls,...

My grandmother used to make this pudding. It's one of my favorite traditional Danish desserts. —Kay Sundheim, Nashua, Montana

We enjoy this hearty, traditional meat pie year-round, but especially during hunting season. This is one recipe I'll be sure...

Once you start eating matzo toffee, you may not be able to stop! Matzo crackers are topped with buttery caramel,...