Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Phyllo dough is great for making eye-catching desserts with a little work. Experiment with other preserves for a tasty twist...

I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...

A fellow "chocoholic" gave me this recipe, and it's very popular with my husband and children. I like the fact...

I created these chocolate-dipped delights a few years ago, and already they've become a seasonal favorite with all my friends...

Lemon-lime soda gives this rich beverage a delicate flavor. Even people who don't care for eggnog won't be able to...

Pairing peppermint and chocolate is a natural. Family and friends gobble up this sweet peppermint candy. —Kandy Clarke, Columbia Falls,...

During the '60s, shrimp cocktail was one of the most popular party foods around. And it is still a crowd...

My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...

I serve this smooth, fluffy salad all year for special meals, but it's so pleasant around Eastertime with its pretty...

This deliciously rich butter lamb is a cute and visual way to celebrate an Easter or spring meal. My Polish...

"I came up with the recipe for this fun fruit salad several years ago," shares Jessie Craven of Odessa, Missouri....

A refreshing, summery treat, this dessert incorporates ginger ale to add a zesty bite.
—Penny Burpeau, Londonderry, New Hampshire

In Plano, Texas, Kris Krueger creates these easy and elegant appetizers with asparagus spears, roast beef slices and a cream...

My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her...

What a simple, delectable way to enjoy fresh raspberries. For a change, also try the custard with strawberries or peaches....

"A close friend shared this make-ahead recipe that starts with a packaged rice mix," notes Sonja Blow of Groveland, California....

The dark chocolate, mocha and cinnamon is a delectable combination. Smooth and rich, I could eat them all in one...

On occasion, I like to “fancy up” one of my favorite gelatin desserts with a buttery graham cracker crust and...

This spicy-sweet jelly is colored for Christmas...and flavored right for year-round use. Our test kitchen staff recommends spreading it on...

There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those....

These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...

I never received compliments on my baking until I brought my gingerbread truffles to a party. Every Christmas, family, friends...

I am a self-taught candy maker through trial and error. This turtle candy recipe is a favorite of friends and...

Lovers of butterscotch and fudge will agree—this award-winning recipe is a match made in heaven! Special add-ins like walnuts and...

I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...

This tender pork loin roast served with a rhubarb-orange sauce is simply delicious! Here's an excellent choice for company—it makes...

This marvelous beef roast lets you forget about it while it’s cooking (but the aroma will remind you). We serve...

“Here’s a hearty, better-for-you breakfast that can be eaten right
out of hand. Kids just love it.”
Ingrid...

Our smooth, creamy bonbons are so divine you may be tempted to save this recipe for a special occasion. But...