Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Before I retired, this recipe was a mainstay in our house. I could prepare the ingredients the night before, and...

A friend showed me how to make a traditional icebox cake with just cream and graham crackers. I make it...

If you're a fan of classic minestrone but love bold Mexican flavors, this soup's for you! It's pumped up with...

You'll discover why this treat is so popular in San Francisco. It's snack heaven—ice cream, delicious oatmeal cookies and a...

Here's a fantastic outdoor appetizer to kick-start your summer get-togethers. We double or triple the ingredients when we host parties....

I combined a couple of recipes to create these crunchy, chocolaty bars that burst with peanut butter flavor, marshmallows and...

"This is the perfect thing to make for a speedy, healthy meal. I sometimes prepare the marinade in the morning...

Because we are from Texas, we naturally love sweet potatoes, but this sweet potato pound cake deserves to be a...

This is my own sweet potato muffin recipe, and I make it often. My five grandchildren think these are delicious...

These traditional deep-fried favorites are crisp and delicious with a delicate, lacy look. Dipping the edges into icing helps defines...

Soft and sweet, these rolls will get a lip-smacking smile from everyone. They rise nice and high, hold their shape...

You’re moments away from a flavor-packed soup that keeps you warm on even the chilliest nights. It's just the kind...

Tangy pineapple dresses up these hearty baked beans. Brown the beef while you open the cans and chop the vegetables—it...

It's a snap to change the spice level in this popular rice side dish by choosing a milder or hotter...

My husband used to order chicken parmigiana at restaurants. Then I found this recipe in our local newspaper, adjusted it...

Do you like sloppy joes but not all the leftovers? This recipe makes just enough for two hearty sandwiches. The...

My children really love this slow-cooker turkey chili recipe—it's one of their favorite comfort foods. The ingredients are relatively inexpensive,...

This creamy casserole is filled with tender cauliflower and topped with a sprinkling of crispy herb stuffing. It's become one...

This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few...

I first tasted this wonderful soup at a friend's house. Now it's my favorite, especially on a cool, crisp night....

These creamy butter mints are smooth as silk and melt in your mouth! As a wife and mother of three...

Frozen broccoli and leftover chicken get an easy—but elegant—treatment in this. I dress things up with a saucy blend of...

This recipe came out of my mother's cookbook. The smudges and splatters show that Mom used it extensively to feed...

Pears give this harvest soup a pleasant sweetness and a nice velvety finish, while curry and ginger provide delightful flavor....

These buttery spice cookies are a cross between sugar cookies and gingerbread, creating the best of both worlds. —April Drasin,...

The inspiration behind this recipe came from my father, who owned a restaurant and created the original dish. This version...

I had never made or eaten this dish before meeting my husband here in Kentucky. Now I make it at...

People rave about this tender, delicate bread every time I serve it. The braided look is just beautiful and is...

I was raised on homemade bread, and this recipe couldn't be easier or more satisfying. Sometimes I'll add raisins and...