Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Baked cowboy beans are a perennial favorite at barbecues and potlucks. My meaty recipe uses a variety of beans and...

My kids love these light melt-in-your-mouth cookies, and we have fun making them. These were always on our Christmas cookie...

I love chicken marsala, but most recipes do not serve a crowd. So I invented this chicken marsala lasagna. It...

I got the idea for bacon-wrapped filet mignon when I saw some on sale in the grocery store. The rest...

My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...

The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It’s loaded with shredded chicken and beans....

My grandma made this for us once when she came to visit and I never forgot just how good it...

I make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe...

Caraway seeds give these rye dinner rolls a delicate nutty flavor. Denser than most, these onion-infused buns are ideal for...

For a brunch showstopper, we make chicken pie with phyllo and spinach. Our kids go for it, too, especially when...

This recipe was inspired by my friend who asked me to make a mango cake. It's easy to prepare, refreshing,...

I packed chocolate chips, raisins, nuts and cinnamon into my oatmeal cookie recipe. These soft cookies are easy to make....

Grilled Meat Loaf is the perfect summertime twist on a comforting family favorite. Shape the meat into loaves and bake...

This is one of our favorite recipes to take along on a picnic. We like to eat the chicken cold,...

We have pancakes a lot at our house, so I like to look for variations of traditional recipes. Our daughter...

Cardamom and pecans really make the flavor of these special sweet potato waffles stand out. I make them when I...

This yummy sandwich is easy to make and travels well to picnics and potlucks. Use any meat, veggies and cheese...

Because it's fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is...

This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we...

I received this recipe when we moved to Oklahoma. A going-away party was held for us, and the guests were...

Black walnuts are abundant here in the Ozarks. My aunt gave me this walnut pie and I think it's one...

Folks can find me grilling, no matter the weather. This moist pork tenderloin has loads of flavor thanks to its...

I got this recipe from my niece's son. Since we live in apple country, we have enjoyed apple fritters for...

These biscuits bake up with golden crusty outsides and moist and tender vegetables dish we both enjoy.—Sharon McClatchey, Muskogee, Oklahoma

We enjoyed this exquisite dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You can...

Our neighbors and a friend from back home are always after me to make "those yummy potpies". That's all the...

I'm a new mom, and my schedule is very dependent upon our young son, so I like meals that can...

This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...

This homemade pizza margherita, named for Queen Margherita of Italy, shows off the colors of the Italian flag with red...