Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

This corn chowder recipe is the perfect starter, or even a meal in itself. It works in every season, so...

I’ve got one of those sweet, creamy dips you can't resist. Bake it in the oven, or use the slow...

We planted one too many zucchini plants a few summers ago and harvested a lot of zucchini that year. I...

Cornbread is a staple of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version is an old favorite, and it really tastes wonderful....

This is the dish I most often take to potlucks, and the pan comes home empty every time. —Kim Stoller,...

You might want to make a double batch of this rich apple gravy. Yep, it's sensational with beef, but you've...

Tender pork has fantastic flavor when coated with a buttery sauce seasoned with garlic and herbs. This serves a lot,...

Gearing up to host a construction-themed birthday? This hauler will get your party on a roll! Using packaged cake mix,...

These eye-appealing vegetables are the ideal accompaniment to any main course. Bottled salad dressing and herbs dress up frozen vegetables,...

I recently made this recipe of Mom's for my in-laws and they told me it was the "best fried chicken...

Not only is this kielbasa pasta skillet a real crowd-pleaser, it comes together in just one pan. My daughters are...

A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that...

This recipe, from Priscilla Gilbert of Indian Harbour Beach, Florida, combines fresh baby spinach with a delicious, creamy Parmesan cheese...

My mother used to prepare this delightful Swedish tea ring in the ’40s, and it’s still a favorite today. Maraschino...

I FOUND this recipe in the newspaper many years ago. It has been a family favorite ever since.
Since...

When I was a child, we made buckets of this mix for our family and friends each Christmas. These days...

I make good use of extra eggnog by creating this luscious cheesecake. A bit of rum extract adds a special...

This rich, creamy pasta dish is a snap to throw together for a weeknight meal but special enough for company....

I love to make this pasta bake whenever I need to bring a dish to pass. Fresh tomatoes add a...

Garlic and basil flavor the tomato sauce that coats this tender Chicken Marinara. A friend gave me this skillet recipe...

When my husband, Joe, and I hosted our Western wedding, good friend Kay Skiles prepared a tempting buffet meal that...

After our memorable lakeside ceremony, guests gathered with Creighton and me at a nearby hall for our reception. A dear...

Among all my pumpkin bread recipes, this caramel-glazed creation is the pick of the crop. Often, I'll wrap up a...

My daughter-in-law created this healthy yellow squash recipe and shared it with me. I was delighted since my husband and...

After a tiring but beautiful day of fishing, this is a fast and delicious way to serve our famous Key...

Here's my homemade version of a family-favorite Italian restaurant entree. For a change of pace, I substitute hamburger for pepperoni,...

My family raves about my gravy when I prepare this recipe. Whenever I'm fishing for compliments, this pot roast is...

We often steam our fresh spinach and eat it plain. But this version dressed up with red pepper, onion and...

The ginger comes through nicely in this colorful napa cabbage stir-fry that is lower in fat and sodium than many....