Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

My husband and I enjoy taking turns fixing weekend breakfasts. These crepes are frequently on our menus. The sweet-and-sour banana...

The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey...

I first tried these bubbly treats at my sister-in-law's house. The tender mushroom caps and creamy filling were so fabulous...

This spicy soup is one of my husband’s favorites. It’s quick to make but tastes like it simmered all day....

Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into...

My family of five likes to eat beef, so this recipe is a favorite. I usually serve slow-cooker sirloin with...

Perfect for fall nights, my simple version of comforting chicken and dumplings is speedy, low in fat and a delicious...

This simple three-ingredient shortbread cookie recipe makes wonderfully rich, tender cookies. Serve them with fresh berries of the season for...

My youngest son wanted to have homemade pies placed around his wedding cake, and this was one of his requests....

One evening when my husband and I went out to dinner, he ordered a salmon dish that sounded interesting. It...

This angel dessert is a wonderful treat when fresh strawberries are readily available. Every time I make this pretty strawberry...

Creamy chunks of potato and crunchy bits of veggies, this traditional potato salad will gain rave reviews from your gang....

These moist, cinnamon-flavored brownies are quite easy to make. The recipe can also be doubled and baked in a jelly...

Dinner’s on the table in no time with this tasty chicken and pasta recipe from Chandra Benjamin of Eden Prairie,...

"EVERYONE in my wife's family is a corn lover, so her mom came up with this wonderful recipe to satisfy...

I love this creamy caramel frosting, which is an ideal compliment for spice cupcakes. The recipe originated with my grandmother.—Virginia...

If you want to put something on the table that’ll give you time to spare on busy nights, give this...

This recipe combines the ease of canned ingredients with the heartiness of chili. It will fill you up on cold...

Savory pork sausage patties will give any breakfast a boost. These little beauties will have everyone coming back for seconds....

Forget buying a bag of potato chips at the grocery store when you can make these at home. This quick...

Five ingredients are all you'll need for my popular creamed corn recipe. It's wonderful no matter what the occasion is....

This rich, creamy squash and zucchini casserole, with its crunchy topping would make a wonderful dish to take to summer...

My grandmother made these coconut snowballs for years. They store nicely in the refrigerator so you can keep them on...

This tasty potato gratin side dish combines great garlic and onion flavor, and kids love the nice crispy topping, too!...

While exploring Mexican restaurants, I tasted chiles rellenos and wanted to make them at home. My husband and I teamed...

Make a reservation for four at your dining room table. With this elegant, restaurant-quality dish, you can turn an ordinary...

As a working mom with two kids, I have little time to prepare something hearty during the week. This recipe...

I was raised as a southern girl, with the love of barbecue built into my DNA. This slow-cooker recipe allows...

I came up with this beef carnitas recipe while trying to figure out what I could do with a pot...