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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    Deep-Fried Mac & Cheese Shells

    1 review

    I created this deep fried mac and cheese recipe for my husband. He describes this recipe as unbelievably delicious because...


    Quick Coconut Shrimp

    5 reviews

    These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can...


    Four-Cheese Chicken Fettuccine

    29 reviews

    As a cattle rancher, my husband's a big fan of beef. For him to comment on a poultry dish is...


    Golden Fish Cakes

    11 reviews

    Our family loves seafood, so I've tried many fish cake recipes. I came up with this combination and it's been...


    Crumb-Topped Summer Squash Casserole

    8 reviews

    "Whenever I'm invited to a potluck, I'm specifically asked to bring this warm crumb-topped side dish," explains Vicki Wrona from...


    Peach-Glazed Beef Filets

    3 reviews

    I love combining fruits and chiles to make flavorful glazes. This recipe has evolved over the years. It uses ancho...


    Stovetop Meat Loaves

    9 reviews

    Who says meat loaf has to bake in the oven for hours? For this convenient recipe, all you need is...


    Ranch Chicken Salad

    4 reviews

    I'm a wife and mother of two girls, and my weeknights are busy. So I rely on quick meals like...

    Rocky Road Fudge Pops

    These sweet frozen treats are simple to prepare and guaranteed to bring out the kid in anyone. The creamy pops...


    Simple Vegetarian Slow-Cooked Beans

    4 reviews

    When I have a hungry family to feed, these tasty beans with spinach, tomatoes and carrots are a go-to dish....


    Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Pancakes

    3 reviews

    At our house, Saturday morning always means pancakes for breakfast. I make the menu special by servings up stacks of...


    Fennel Spinach Saute

    2 reviews

    Spinach and fennel are two of my favorite veggies, so I'm always looking for new ways to use them. This...


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    Caramel Creme Brulee

    5 reviews

    This recipe comes out perfect every time and it's always a crowd-pleaser! A torch works best to get the sugar...


    Rhubarbecue

    14 reviews

    This simmered sauce is a roller-coaster ride for your tongue. It's a wonderful blend of complex flavors that goes with...


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    Old-Time Butter Crunch Candy

    4 reviews

    Both my children and my grandchildren say the season wouldn't be the same without the big tray of candies and...


    Sweet & Spicy Jalapeno Poppers

    71 reviews

    There’s no faster way to get a party started than with these bacon jalapeno poppers. Make them ahead and bake...


    Penne Gorgonzola with Chicken

    88 reviews

    This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company....

    Oven-Fried Pickles

    1 review

    Like deep-fried pickles? You'll love this unfried version even more. Dill pickle slices are coated with panko bread crumbs and...


    Black Bean-Pumpkin Soup

    16 reviews

    This healthy recipe is packed with protein from the beans and with vitamins from the pumpkin. The dollop of light...


    Flaky Egg Bake

    5 reviews

    Phyllo dough adds a touch of elegance and layers of super flaky, buttery crispness to this company-special breakfast bake.—Crystal Bruns,...


    After-Christmas Empanadas

    1 review

    Turn your leftovers into tasty empanadas using refrigerated pie pastry. We make these savory pastries and freeze them for a...


    Pineapple Pork Tenderloin

    4 reviews

    Just a handful of ingredients combine to make this easy, elegant entree of juicy grilled pineapple slices and ginger-flavored pork...


    Maple-Bacon White Chocolate Fudge

    1 review

    Tired of the same old fudge? Try my recipe with white chips, maple flavoring and bacon. Then be prepared to...

    Italian-Style Salisbury Steaks

    23 reviews

    This is my husband's favorite. He loves it! If you like, you can top each serving with mozzarella or Parmesan...


    Spicy Sausage Soup with Tortellini

    14 reviews

    This soup is such a family treasure, both my daughters asked for the recipe when they moved out on their...


    Beef Barley Soup with Roasted Vegetables

    9 reviews

    The beauty of this soup is that you can roast the vegetables separately in the oven while it's simmering away....


    Peppermint Cake Rolls

    6 reviews

    With angel food cake, fudge sauce and peppermints, this cake roll is easy and pretty. —Suellen Calhoun, Des Moines, Iowa


    Fruit & Nut Baked Oatmeal

    2 reviews

    In my part of the Midwest, baked oatmeal is a Mennonite specialty. My daughters are always delighted if we have...


    Cheese Beef Burritos

    1 review

    After a busy day, this is a dish that I can get on the table fast. The recipe came about...