Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

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...

This cheesecake ice cream is hands-down the best homemade ice cream I've ever eaten.—Johnnie McLeod, Bastrop, Louisiana

These cheese-stuffed jalapenos are always popular when my husband and I host a tapas (appetizers) party. There’s a flavor explosion...

Biting into this spiced butter on a hot biscuit or toast is absolutely heavenly. With a dash of whipped cream,...

This cucumber and onion salad is one of the first recipes I came up with myself. It's a great salad...

To dress up cauliflower, Mom used a delightful mixture of a cheesy sauce, bright red and green pepper pieces, and...

This filling soup is fantastic when you need to warm up on a blustery day! If you want a chowder...

We were feeling festive when we started our holiday cooking, but a bottle of wine was a bit more than...

I found this recipe in an old cookbook and changed it to be extra citrusy. If you’re a fan of...

As long as I can remember, my mother has been making blackberry dumplings. They finish cooking while you eat—and they...

Baked oatmeal recipes are the best way to start the morning.You may think you're biting into a warm-from-the-oven oatmeal cookie....

I make this hearty stovetop favorite at least twice a month- my husband, Jim, loves it! You can use whatever...

One day when I was preparing Italian sausages, I decided to do something different. After browning them, I put the...