Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

People usually ask me to bring this tempting casserole whenever I'm invited to attend a potluck. The turkey, ham and...

I came up with this delicious and filling omelet for my husband and daughters, who think breakfast is the best...

Soup is always good for warming the tummy and the heart, and this is one of our family's favorites. With...

When I was a cook in a restaurant years ago, this was our best-selling soup. One taste and your family...

I've been pleasing dinner guests with this delicious pasta dish that was based on one I found in a favorite...

I like to serve these when the gang's over for football games—they taste like gyros and the guys love them!...

My husband and I lived in Japan for a few years and came to love that country's ethnic dishes. This...

I rely on this thick, chunky Sausage Potato Soup on busy weeknights when I'm too tired to spend a lot...

These satisfying sandwiches have a delicious hearty filling. "They're simple to prepare," assures Millersburg, Ohio field editor Maudie Raber, "and...

After much research, tasting and tweaking, I finally came up with this beef bolognese recipe that is based on a...

This spicy mac and cheese recipe came about when I asked my two sisters what they would like to add...

My son fishes for salmon on the Kenai River in Alaska and smokes much of what he catches. My mother...

I was on a mini pizza kick and had already served up Mexican and Italian variations, so I opted for...

I make these rum balls for special occasions with my wonderful family and friends. The treats are so easy to...

A crowd-pleaser any time of year, this savory appetizer is perfect for get-togethers. —Debbie Manno, Fort Mill, South Carolina

Store-bought ravioli speeds assembly of this cozy, restaurant-quality dish that tastes so good your family won't notice it's meatless. —Taste...

Everything about this dessert, from the pretty presentation to its silky smooth texture, says special. Rich chocolate is accented by...

Cheese manicotti was the first meal I cooked for my husband, and all these years later, he still enjoys it!...

Use pesto made straight from your garden if you make these in the summer or purchase it prepared from the...

I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and...

My from-scratch pizza has a whole wheat crust flavored with beer. Top it with spinach, artichoke hearts and tomatoes, then...

I make this cookie every Christmas with my family. It’s a fun twist on a classic peanut butter blossom because...

I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...

These little pizza pockets put together using the waffle maker are a fun mashup. Try your favorite toppings or even...

This warm breakfast cereal made in the pressure cooker is a great way to add some veggies in the morning...

This satisfying soup with a hint of cayenne is brimming with vegetables, chicken and noodles. The recipe is from my...

Refrigerated pie crust and a muffin tin make it easy to create these delicious spiced pumpkin tartlets. Dollop with whipped...

Peppermint lovers won't be able to get enough of these light and airy delights. They make terrific Christmas gifts or...

This mushroom meat loaf is comfort food at its best. Mushrooms, beef stock, tomato paste, Worcestershire and soy sauce help...