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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    Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata

    4 reviews

    I'd never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a big-time fan! The layers of flavor in...


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Crescent Ring

    11 reviews

    A classic cordon bleu has chicken, cheese and ham. To change it up, roll everything inside crescent dough for a...


    Mom’s Fried Rice

    8 reviews

    Feel free to add cubed chicken or steak to make this side a main dish. Pea pods also add some...


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    Peppermint Swirl Fudge

    15 reviews

    Indulge in candy-shop flavor with these rich swirled squares. For Christmasy color, I add crushed peppermint candies and red food...


    Homemade Lemon Bars

    17 reviews

    When these tangy bars were served in my husband's childhood, family meals were memorably complete. That's still true today for...


    Easy Glazed Salmon

    21 reviews

    It takes only four ingredients and a few moments to make this delightful main dish. —Tara Ernspiker, Falling Waters, West...


    Herbed Tuna Sandwiches

    9 reviews

    A delightful combination of herbs and reduced-fat cheese makes this simple tuna sandwich a standout. —Marie Connor, Virginia Beach, Virginia


    Two-Layered Apple Crisp

    17 reviews

    I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to bake this for a local women’s homeless shelter. I like to...

    Roasted Green Beans with Lemon & Walnuts

    5 reviews

    I first tasted roasted green beans in a Chinese restaurant and fell in love with the texture and flavor. This...


    Beef, Potato & Egg Bake

    7 reviews

    To keep my family going strong throughout the day, I start with lean ground beef and spices, then sneak some...


    Golden Beet Curry Risotto with Crispy Beet Greens

    I was delighted to find golden beets at the farmers market and knew they'd be perfect in a risotto recipe...


    Pressure-Cooker Truly Tasty Turnip Greens

    2 reviews

    These savory greens are a hit at every church dinner. Adjust the seasonings as you please to make the recipe...


    Apple Spice Syrup

    3 reviews

    This syrup has just the right sweetness to complement your favorite pancakes or waffles. The spicy apple flavor is great...


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    Fresh Corn Salad

    10 reviews

    People who prefer food with some tang find this fresh corn salad particularly appealing. It's a pretty dish, too—and very...


    Vegetable Chili

    4 reviews

    This chili, packed with beans and vegetables, has an appealing red color and fabulous flavor. I always make a large...


    Spicy Potato Soup

    49 reviews

    My sister-in-law, who is from Mexico, passed along this wonderful recipe. Since she prefers her foods much spicier than we...


    Healthy Broccoli Soup

    5 reviews

    This delicious soup is a great way to serve up nutritious vegetables. It has a wonderful, fresh flavor. —Kay Fairley,...

    Dilly Beef Sandwiches

    6 reviews

    My younger sister shared this recipe with me. It puts a twist on the traditional barbecue sandwich and is a...


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    Aussie Sausage Rolls

    25 reviews

    I was born and raised in Australia, but moved to the U.S. when I got married. When I long for...


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    Santa Fe Salad

    1 review

    People always ask for this Santa Fe salad recipe when I bring it to potlucks. The zippy dressing and mix...


    Slow-Cooked Beef Vegetable Soup

    20 reviews

    Convenient frozen veggies and hash browns make this meaty soup a snap to make. Simply brown the ground beef, then...


    Moroccan Braised Beef

    10 reviews

    Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 spices, herbs and seeds. Add a pinch of curry to your...


    Chicken Alfredo Stromboli

    7 reviews

    I combined my favorite fettuccine Alfredo recipe with the chicken Alfredo pizza from a restaurant and came up with this...

    Patty Melts

    4 reviews

    My husband often orders patty melts at restaurants, so I started fixing them at home. I added horseradish to give...


    Cinnamon-Apple Grilled Cheese

    7 reviews

    These sandwiches are great for breakfast or lunch, or even as a snack. To intensify the cinnamon flavor, try using...


    Wild Rice Mushroom Casserole

    3 reviews

    “My daughter is a vegetarian, so I'm always looking for meatless dishes she'd enjoy,” says Vicki Schrupp. The Little Falls,...


    Golden Chicken Cordon Bleu

    36 reviews

    For an entree that's as elegant as it is easy, try this moist classic chicken recipe. It's a simple dish...


    Hearty Cream of Mushroom Soup

    6 reviews

    Carolyn Zimmerman of Fairbury, Illinois lets the earthy mushroom flavor shine in this rich and hearty soup. It’ll have you...


    Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

    14 reviews

    In this ramen noodle recipe, ramen graduates from college-casual when served with saucy pork tenderloin. Our guests appreciate...