Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Loaded with fresh vegetables and herbs, this hearty, meatless sauce is a perfect way for gardeners to make delicious use...

Soup comforts the soul and this creamy, healthy soup does nothing short of that. This makes a large pot and...

The first time I made this pie it was delectable, so I wanted to share it. Fresh strawberries sprinkled with...

This slow-cooked potluck chili makes an awesome filling for a little bag of walk-around nachos. Cut the bag lengthwise to...

We raise ostriches on our farm on the eastern shore of Maryland, so we have an abundance of meat on...

This hearty main dish is a favorite at our house. It really warms you up. —Kim Kidd, New Freedom, Pennsylvania

It looks so elegant that everyone thinks I spent a lot of time on this roast. But it's actually so...

Dotted with cranberries, orange zest and vanilla chips, these cookies are so colorful and fun to eat. They look lovely...

Served with a hot loaf of bread and a side salad, this slow-cooker chili makes a hearty meal. The recipe...

My husband and I love vegetarian Dutch oven recipes—and this vegetarian chili is one of our favorites. It makes...

I enjoy making homemade bread with this recipe. When I make toasted cheese sandwiches with this bread, it's just like...

Every time I’ve entered our Boone County Bake-Off, I’ve won a blue ribbon. Last summer, when the category was rhubarb,...

This decadent combination of pantry items is a terrific way to dress up a brownie mix. Try this trifle with...

I serve this cherry cake for holidays because it's so festive and easy. No one will know your secret is...

"I came up with this soup after I had tried something similar at a restaurant," explains Stacy Bockelman, California, Missouri....

Ground Beef Vegetable Soup is sure to chase the chill after a day of raking leaves or running errands. A...

Here's a recipe I created as an alternative to plain potato soup. Hearty and comforting, it disappears quickly when I...

These zesty, easy-to-fix little bites are irresistible. Once you start snacking on them, you'll have a difficult time stopping. For...

My family loves these big old-fashioned cinnamon oatmeal cookies. They’re crisp, yet still chewy in the center, and the cinnamon...

This traditional wassail recipe came from a dear friend in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where we lived for many years. Because...

My family loves these tacos. The chicken cooks in the slow cooker, so it’s convenient to throw together before I...

After trying a similar chicken dish in a restaurant, I decided to re-create it at home. Topped with bacon, caramelized...

“These cheesy, Cajun-flavored sandwiches are toasty and delicious right out of the oven. When I have leftover baked chicken breasts,...

Horseradish makes this the best Bloody Mary recipe we've tasted. Without the horseradish, you'll have a more traditional Bloody Mary,...

This was my mother's favorite recipe for Sunday—hence the name. It makes an excellent recipe for Sunday dinner, because it...

Velvety-smooth texture and a taste of the tropics are what this tropical drink delivers. The easy-to-make pina colada recipe can...

Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...

—Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

The fiber-rich oats in this granola will quell your cravings with just a small serving. Keep some handy in a...