Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Ruth Peterson relates from Jenison, Michigan, "One of our daughters adores cabbage, so I fix this flavorful dish when her...

This mildly seasoned snack mix is always a party favorite. Served warm from a slow cooker, the munchable mixture is...

My husband has always loved split pea soup, but I never cared for it—until I came across this recipe. The...

"The beauty of these crepes is that they can be cooked ahead and stored in the freezer until you need...

A simply spiced marinade gives mild sweet flavor to these tender grilled ham slices. "It's very good served with scrambled...

This is my favorite recipe for lamb chops. It's great for people who are trying lamb for the first time,...

This alternative replaced the whole milk with fat-free evaporated milk and used reduced-fat cheddar cheese in place of the sharp...

A spicy marinade adds zip to these grilled beef slices tucked inside pita bread. Friends from Greece gave us their...

It's hard to resist a big scoop of this comforting casserole with its fluffy mashed potato topping. Eggplant, lamb and...

I turn orange marmalade, mustard and just a hint of ginger into a glaze for ham that comes together super...

"My husband, Bob, and I operate a bed-and-breakfast, omelets are our 'friends'," confirms Massachusetts field editor Charlotte Baillargeon of Hinsdale....

When my fiance first made this chocolate bourbon pecan pie for me, I declared it to be the best pie...

"Treat yourself and someone special to a fancy dinner with these moist tender chops," suggests Imelda Cauley from Delaware, Ohio....

At Eastertime and for other holidays, I often get requests for these lamb chops. The moist and tender chops aren't...

I'm always on the lookout for easy soups because my husband and I love them, particularly in the winter months....

In an effort to eat healthier, I'm trying to serve more vegetables," relates Kathy Armstrong of Post Falls, Idaho. "So...

Hefty Grilled Ham ‘n’ Jack Cheese sandwiches from Jayne Ward in Eldon, Missouri are "fast, filling and nice enough to...

This yummy recipe from Lillian Justis of Belleplain, New Jersey will be a welcome treat at dinnertime. The warm side...

No down-home meal is complete without Southern mac and cheese. Three types of cheese and a squirt of mustard make...

I've gotten great response at our church dinners and senior groups whenever I bring this thick easy-to-fix soup. I usually...

With an irresistible brown sugar-mustard sauce, these simple simmered carrots bring bright flavor and color to the table. —Paula Zsiray,...

I made many one-dish, top-of-the-stove meals while raising three children. After I'd worked all day, there was always something to...

This nicely seasoned lamb tastes marvelous whether sauteed on the stovetop or grilled on a hibachi. For a special meal,...

Everyone raves about these chocolate and caramel candies. I received the recipe from a friend while living in Texas. When...

This is what I call "comfort food". My grandmother used to make it.

"Don’t count on having any leftovers with this delicious, simple dish. A friend gave me the recipe more than a...

These delicious pita pockets are literally stuffed with veggies, chicken and cheese. They make for great on-the-go dinners. (But bring...

What a great way to use up all that summer squash! You can almost taste the sunshine in this quick,...

I adapted this recipe from a cookbook my husband and I received when we
got married. We love all...