Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Usually I prepare two different desserts for our holiday dinner, but one of them must be pumpkin pie—otherwise, it just...

Just three offbeat ingredients add up to one unique, delectable, no-bake treat. These super easy, sweet-and-salty candy clusters make for...

This creamy mac and cheese definitely doesn't come from a box! Fresh veggies add crunch and color and will leave...

I started roasting veggies and serving them often with dinner. Now my children say, “Is it OK to finish the...

At our house, we're big on healthy eating. These ultra tender chops with colorful rice and black-eyed peas are a...

This tasty chicken divan recipe was given to me by a friend years ago, and it's been a family favorite...

For years, my mother has made this moist stuffed turkey recipe. Now, I do the same thing. The turkey stuffing...

Here's an impressive-looking dish that's a snap to prepare. Even when my cooking time is limited, I can still serve...

My mother taught me how to make rock candy with this hard cinnamon candy. Now I fix it for my...

Everyone needs a go-to side dish for school events, picnics and potlucks. Here's mine. Freeze leftovers for future outings. —Rod...

These are the best oatmeal cookies with all my favorite extras: dried cherries, white chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. —Sandy...

As a child, I always looked forward to eating these goodies at Christmastime. Now I make them for my own...

My youngest son has been out of the country for several years teaching English. When he returned to the United...

Pepper steak is one of my favorite dishes but I was always disappointed with beef that was too tough. This...

Broccoli is a popular vegetable in our home. This is one dish that always gets rave reviews. Serve it for...

When my tomatoes ripen, the first things I make are BLTs and this homemade spaghetti sauce. —Sondra Bergy, Lowell, Michigan

This recipe came from the best cook in West Virginia—my mother! I just added a little to her ingredients. I'm...

I make this classic sweet potato casserole without marshmallows for Thanksgiving, but I also have been known to serve it...

Hush puppies are a classic side served at many get-togethers in the South. The sweet and spicy flavor has delighted...

These rich cookies are full of Hawaiian macadamia nuts and chocolate chips. —Mary Gaylord, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin

It's especially nice to use this recipe in fall, when the weather gets crisp and the local apple orchards start...

A friend gave me this recipe several years ago. She said a local minister's wife fixed it every Sunday, so...

If you’ve never tried making turnip greens, my recipe is an easy, tasty way to start. Pork and onions give...

Slices of warm cinnamon bread and a cup of hot tea work wonders for holiday visitors to our home. My...

Cranberry sauce and brown sugar create a tangy glaze for moist meatballs that are good Christmas appetizers or

The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Chinese chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long...

"Tuck in" as if you're in a traditional British pub. These oven-baked, moist fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that's...

Guests will be surprised to hear that this Sacher torte recipe starts with a convenient cake mix. Each bite features...

There are lots of recipes for cashew chicken, but my family thinks this one stands alone. We love the flavor...