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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    Lemon Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    Tangy and refreshing, this quick-fix stovetop sauce will please both guests and the cook! —Robyn Badtke, Green Lake, Wisconsin


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    Savory Rubbed Roast Chicken

    15 reviews

    In general, procedures for roasting meat apply to poultry, too. For this dry chicken rub recipe, a blend of paprika,...


    Kumquat Marmalade

    2 reviews

    I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...


    Fresh Fruit Soup

    1 review

    Entertaining is a big part of a military wife's life—my husband was a career Army man—so my soup got much...


    Wild Rice Soup

    40 reviews

    As the oldest of eight girls growing up on the farm, I began cooking at an early age! This soup—which...


    Red Pepper Soup

    10 reviews

    While I don't have scientific proof of it, Red Pepper Soup works for me as a head cold remedy! It...


    Herb-Crusted Roast Beef

    15 reviews

    It's 15 years now I've been married to a man who loves beef. For a long time, though, I was...


    Savory Beef Sandwiches

    13 reviews

    Before heading to work in the morning, I'll get this going in the slow cooker. Then it's all ready to...

    Microwave Apple Crisp

    4 reviews

    "When my siblings and I were young, we loved it when our mom made this old-fashioned-tasting treat," recalls Sharon Missel...


    Mini Crescent Burgers

    6 reviews

    A friend first brought these snacks to a Sunday school party. The original recipe called for pork sausage, but I...


    Crusty French Loaf

    31 reviews

    A delicate texture makes this French bread absolutely wonderful. I sometimes use this French bread recipe to make breadsticks, which...


    Beets in Orange Sauce

    6 reviews

    To ensure your family eats their veggies, why not top your beets with an irresistible orange glaze! —Taste of Home...


    Italian Sweet Bread

    23 reviews

    This golden brown bread offers satisfying sweetness in every slice. The hearty round loaves rise well and cut beautifully. With...


    Cinnamon Twists

    8 reviews

    These delightful golden twists are perfect for a spring brunch or lunch. The brown sugar and cinnamon give them a...


    Asian Spaghetti

    33 reviews

    We love this recipe with its bright, crisp-tender snow peas and carrots, but you could easily substitute any veggies you...


    Bean and Pasta Soup

    15 reviews

    We’re always on the lookout for good low-fat recipes and this soup is a perennial favorite. Loaded with veggies and...


    Jerk Chicken Wraps

    5 reviews

    Mango chutney sweetens these mouthwatering, jerk-seasoned wraps from Sally Sibthorpe in Shelby Township, Michigan. Great picnic fare, they’re scrumptious served...

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    Seafood Casserole

    24 reviews

    A family favorite, this rice casserole is filled with plenty of seafood and veggies. It's hearty, homey and so easy...


    Cinnamon Poached Apples

    2 reviews

    For a lighter holiday dessert, try these spicy and sweet apples. They’re refreshing served chilled, but my family also likes...


    Artichoke Chicken Pasta

    32 reviews

    Here's a colorful, delicious chicken dish that's easy enough for weeknights, yet special enough for guests. Oregano, garlic and a...


    Hamburger Noodle Casserole

    39 reviews

    People have a hard time believing this homey and hearty casserole uses lighter ingredients. The taste is so rich and...


    Cabbage Rolls with Tomato Sauce

    1 review

    This delicious recipe was given to me by a special friend—she included it in a collection of her family's favorites...


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    Double-Baked Mashed Potatoes

    33 reviews

    Dress up an all-time favorite comfort food with savory fixings. This is an easy twice baked mashed potatoes recipe that...

    Spicy Tomato Pork Chops

    14 reviews

    Simmered in tomato sauce, these pork chops are big at our house. I add garlic powder and Creole or Cajun...


    Hot Buttered Rum

    8 reviews

    I received this recipe for hot buttered rum from a friend more than 30 years ago, and I think of...


    Quick Pork Chili

    10 reviews

    A dear neighbor gave me a pot of this delicious chili, and I asked for the recipe. The pork sausage...


    Beef Lentil Soup

    15 reviews

    You can prepare this soup as the main course in a hearty lunch or dinner. On cold winter evenings here...


    Mushroom Onion Soup

    8 reviews

    Even those who don't like mushrooms like this soup! I've found it's a great first course when I have friends...


    Baked Rice Pilaf

    15 reviews

    I'm always in search of inexpensive yet delicious dishes to serve at potlucks. This fluffy rice pilaf recipe tastes as...