Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Sweet potatoes are not only tasty and versatile, they're good for you as well. Family and friends never mind eating...

For a deliciously different dish to pass, try this cabbage. It cooks up tender yet still refreshingly crisp, and the...

Making this coleslaw is a good way to use the extra cabbage, carrots and green peppers from your garden. It's...

I first tried this delicious pie at a church potluck dinner and was immediately hooked. I've spent many years perfecting...

I "inherited" this recipe from the family that owned the building where I rented my first apartment. It's one of...

I lived on the Oregon coast for 20 years and had plenty of guests dropping by. I often turned to...

"BACK WHEN we used farm-fresh ingredients, our foods didn't need much embellishment to make them look and taste better. We...

The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese—plus the tomato-mustard topping—makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself...

My uncles have always called these "cupcake cookies" because of the unique, pretty way they're baked. My maternal grandmother mixed...

Here's a traditional southern fried chicken recipe. My husband is a ham radio operator and we've shared this recipe with...

Bold autumn flavors of sweet potatoes, cranberries and cinnamon give seasonal appeal to these golden muffins. I recommended them for...

My family enjoys meat loaf, but sometimes I can't spare the hour or more it takes to bake in the...

I come from a big Italian family. When I was growing up, my mom cooked and baked many delicious meals...

What makes this the best out of all the cheesy scalloped potatoes recipes out there? I slice them extra thin...

This dessert is super easy to pull together, and the flavorful results will win you nothing but rave reviews. —...

This apple pie with crumb topping is absolutely delicious! If you’re a beginner, use a store-bought pie crust to get...

This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste...

Cauliflower florets are deep-fried to a crispy golden brown, then coated in a sauce with just the right amount of...

I couldn't "sell" cauliflower to my daughters until I came up with this saucy casserole. Then they requested it. It...

One bite and everyone will propose a toast to this silky-smooth chocolate Guinness cake. The cream cheese frosting reminds me...

I first made French silk pie when I was in high school. Years later, I tinkered with the recipe until...

Hawaiian nuts and melty morsels make a fantastic combination in these buttery white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. —Cathy Lennon, Newport,...

This lemon chiffon pie is so easy to make, you can put it together in no time at all. And...

Everyone who has tried these cookies says they're the best they've ever eaten. I'm sure the addition of pudding mix...

With the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, it's no surprise these are my family's favorite cookies. Because of...

I’m all about the sweeter side of dips, and this brownie-batter variety fits in with my life’s philosophy: Chocolate makes...

During the warm months, it's nice to have this fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie that's a snap to make. Packed...

Santa is sure to stop by your house if you leave these minty triple-chocolate peppermint cookies waiting for him. They're...

This is my son's all-time favorite cookie. He will share just about anything, but these are an exception...he gobbles them...