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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    Salmon with Balsamic Orange Sauce

    Preparing this fish is so easy that you can enjoy it on busy weeknights. You will want to serve it...


    Garlic Shrimp & Rice Salad

    For this easy-to-make main dish salad, you can prepare the rice mixture and chop the vegetables ahead of time. Cook...


    Fig-Glazed Pork Tenderloin

    I like to experiment with unique flavors and try to make the food look photo-worthy, too. But for my husband,...


    English Muffin Egg Sandwiches

    You can't beat the delicious combination of mushrooms, onions, peppers and cream cheese! Leave out the red pepper flakes for...


    Creamy Shrimp Mousse

    Folks will think you're spoiling them when you serve this wonderful shrimp mousse! Molded in a ring, it looks fancy...


    Grilled Vegetable and Goat Cheese Napoleons

    Vegetarian or not, your guests will savor this meatless entree at your next summer soiree. —Joan Meyer, New York, New...


    Beer-Braised Roast with Root Vegetables

    I like the combination of seasoned vegetables and lean meat in this recipe, and my wife likes how the seasonings...


    Rosemary-Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Yum! You’ll never want plain mashed potatoes again after mixing in garlic, sour cream and rosemary. They don't even need...

    BBQ Turkey

    I don't remember where my sister found this BBQ turkey recipe, but it quickly became a family favorite. From the...


    Boo-rito Bites

    Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and entertaining is one of my favorite things to do. My entire family...


    Mulled Red Cider

    Red wine gives a rosy glow to this warm beverage. The spices are a wonderful complement to both the wine...


    Crispy Norwegian Bows

    I've been fixing these cookies for so long, I don't recall where the recipe came from. They're a "must" at...


    Stitched Teddy Bear Birthday Cake

    Sure to appeal to crafters and bear lovers alike, this eye-catching confection will round out your party tastefully. Patty's mostly...


    Saucy Veggie Spirals

    This is my daughter Tonya's favorite meal. Sometimes we make it with rigatoni and call it Riga-Tonya. Either way, it's...


    Scary Hairy Caramel Apples

    This is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's perfect for a Halloween party. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby...


    Sweet Beef Stew

    "This is not your usual beef stew, which is why I get so many requests for the recipe," relates Anne...


    Poached Halibut

    Rosadene Herold of Likeville, Indiana relies on her microwave to get delicious whitefish on the table in no time.

    Fiesta Egg & Potato Boats

    On a whim, I stuffed eggs into potato shells as a way to use up leftover baked potatoes. It’s the...


    Mexican Fiesta Dip

    "I lost 30 pounds by using slimmed-down ingredients in my recipes, and I still get to enjoy goodies like this...


    Tropical Fruit Drink

    This yummy thirst-quencher with its smoothie-like texture stars strawberries, kiwifruit and mango. "Pour you kids tall glasses--it's a good way...


    Ham and Bean Tomato Soup

    Erin Lembke's take on this hearty classic is a thick tomato-based soup loaded with veggies and well-seasoned with herbs. Cayenne...


    White Chip Cranberry Granola Bars

    Tasty and nutritious, these chewy high-energy snack bars are great for road trips, lunch boxes, late-night snacks or to get...


    Summer Vegetable Saute

    Fresh vegetables need little more than sauting in oil and tossing with basil to enhance their flavor. Feel free to...

    Italian Sausage with Polenta

    This turkey and broccoli mixture over polenta is quick, easy and tastes great. Nutritious and delicious, it makes a comforting...


    Snowflake Cake

    There will be a flurry of fuss when our eye-catching cake appears on your holiday table. Have fun fashioning snowflakes...


    Fruit Dessert

    Get your fruit and dessert all in one in this scrumptious dish from Betty Rench of Eaton, Indiana. Refreshing, sweet...


    Mixed Nut Clusters

    Serve these little candies with hot chocolate to keep everyone happy and warm. They also make standout gifts—box them up...


    Strawberry Sundae Sauce

    “My husband and kids simply love this recipe over their ice cream! It may also be used in banana splits....


    Cantaloupe A La Mode

    This special dessert is a refreshing finale to a warm-weather meal. —Nancy Walker, Granite City, Illinois