Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I love tomatoes, as they're both healthy and versatile. You can use these roasted ones in sandwiches or omelets, or...

I first enjoyed this salad at a church potluck and has since become a Thanksgiving tradition at my house. I've...

Portobello mushrooms add a beefy flavor to this creamy classic. Each serving is topped with soft, buttery mascarpone cheese, which...

With this easy, surefire recipe, you don't have to be afraid to prepare a rack of lamb for a holiday...

You’ll feel like a great chef when you serve this veggie-packed dish party guests will rave about. Don’t let the...

My family can't get enough of this comforting fall favorite, especially at Thanksgiving. I love the addition of the celeriac....

I made up this recipe when I was vegetarian and didn’t eat eggs. It’s packed with fiber, omega-3s and soy...

This is a lovely appetizer when served with crostini, pita bread, bagel chips or crackers. I've also used it as...

You’ll love working with the dough, the cheesy surprise inside the crust and the jazzed-up sauce in this pie. —Scottie...

I think mashed potatoes are a little bland—so I came up with my own version, adding cheese, garlic and rosemary....

The fragrant spices and full flavors of North African cuisine make these appetizers a popular party food.

When I first made the original recipe for this bourbon-splashed pie, I added some vanilla extract and eliminated the flour....

A horseradish-flavored creme fraiche brings zip to these crispy homemade latkes, which get a touch of sweetness from the parsnips....

When we left Texas to head north, a neighbor gave me so many pecans from his trees that my trunk...

I find that pork is the secret to a good black-eyed pea recipe. A double dose of ham for flavor...

These starters look complex, but they're easy to make and still very elegant. —Lynda McCulloch, San Antonio, Texas

This recipe from a junior high home economics class was brought home by my sister Laurie. My family liked it...

Pizza gets good-for-you with this tasty recipe. Four different veggies and a whole wheat flour deliver 6 g of fiber...

You'll love this delicious restaurant-quality meal fit for guests. And because it’s all cooked in the same skillet, cleanup won’t...

Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas classic, and I especially like my updated version with pistachios. The rich, buttery bites are...

Barbecued beef dip is a holiday staple in our house. My husband can't get enough! —Selena Swafford, Dalton, Georgia

An adaptation of the traditional holiday staple, my fruity plum pudding stays true to those time-honored rustic flavors.—Deb Thompson, Lincoln,...

When the day calls for a warm bowl of chunky soup, we make a big pot of the goods—potatoes, corn,...

Cubes of cheddar breaded and fried until golden brown…what’s not to love? The warm, gooey bites are always popular at...

Who says radishes only belong in salads? These sauteed radishes are cooked in wine and tarragon, and may just change...

Chase winter doldrums and chills with this warm and tangy fruit drink that will appeal to both kids and adults....

Whenever possible use fresh rather than frozen pearl onions for this savory side. Pair the sweet and colorful onions with...

Fun and flavorful, these rustic veggie pancakes make a wonderfully versatile side dish. They’re also a great solution for what...

Packed with veggies, beans, turkey and loads of flavor, these moist burgers are anything but boring. What an easy meal...