Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

These soft cookies are always a hit, so I often stir up a big batch. I usually add food coloring...

These dressed-up beans are simple to make but look and taste special. They're a perfect side dish for nearly any...

The coconut sprinkled on this old-fashioned, fluffy white cake gives the impression of snow, without the cold. It's a beautiful...

You’ll need just four ingredients to make these delightful lemon snowflake cookies. Confectioners’ sugar highlights the cracked tops to give...

Meet the Cook: I created this recipe during a hot spell one summer. With the temperature in the 90's every...

Kids go crazy for this gooey dessert pizza, although adults snap it up too. Everyone loves the chewy crust and...

This is my favorite Christmas cookie recipe. The cookies remind me of the snowballs I packed as a child during...

I reconstructed this dessert based on an old recipe that had been in the family for years but was never...

Stuffed with a pizza-style filling, these special sandwiches surprise you with a burst of flavor in every bite. They were...

These no-fuss candied fruit cookies are both nutty and fruity, so they're always a hit at holiday time. —Florence Monson,...

Whenever I ask my family which pie they'd like me to make, everyone gives the same answer - Blueberry Cream...

This rich satisfying dish, adapted from a recipe given to me by a friend, is my husband's favorite. I usually...

My daughter and her friends had fun turning sausage, pepperoni, veggies and pizza dough into these cute kabobs. —Charlene Woods,...

Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut drops. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, the shaped...

Our pastor made this for a get-together, and my husband and i just couldn't stay away from the hors d'oeuvres...

My sister-in-law used to own a pizza restaurant and gave me this awesome recipe that features ground beef, cheddar and...

These Italian-inspired roll-ups are fast and fun to make. They may look elegant but are also very kid-friendly. —Cindy Romberg,...

There’s nothing better than a guilt-free dessert, especially when it’s topped with refreshing and colorful fruit. We skimmed the calories...

Our Sicilian grandmother often had my sister and me roll out the dough for these tasty torcetti. These cookies are...

My husband is a picky eater, but this healthful Mexican-style pizza has such amazing flavor that he actually looks forward...

Be sure to make enough of these crispy coated ravioli. They're bound to be a hit at your party. The...

This special appetizer always makes it to our neighborhood parties and is the first to disappear from the buffet table....

Everyone loves this lasagna. It's often served as a birthday treat for guests. I've lightened it up a lot from...

Combine a blend of herbs to create this mouthwatering mix. Plumping the herbs in water before stirring into olive oil...

This pasta dish is a wonderful blend of crisp, colorful vegetables and a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce. —Darlene Brenden, Salem,...

A prebaked pizza crust and refrigerated barbecued pork make this tasty supper idea super fast and super easy. Cut into...

Ground cumin, chili powder and a can of Mexican diced tomatoes jazz up this goulash recipe. Even the macaroni is...

Saute the onions and garlic for this flatbread a day ahead so it's easy to put together on the day...

This easy and impressive pasta is always on the menu when my husband and I invite first-time guests over for...