Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I used to make these brownie bites with a cherry in the center. Then I discovered that my granddaughter Lily...

My family has been making iced tea this way ever since I was a child. When I recently prepared it...

Creamy chocolate-hazelnut spread tops a crust made of crushed Oreo cookies to make this irresistible baked cheesecake.—Nick Iverson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sacher torte is a Viennese cake that requires several steps. My squares are an easy alternative, but they still feature...

Flavorful spaghetti surely provides a comforting dinner. Featuring chicken, spinach and two types of cheese, this is a crowd-pleaser. —Melanie...

As special as it is simple to prepare, this flavorful skillet creation is dressed in tomatoes, olives and capers. It’s...

You might not have known healthy grilled cheese was possible. But with a few simple tricks, we actually boosted the...

When you're looking for a surefire crowd-pleaser for a kids' party, it's hard to go wrong with pizza. This dish...

This recipe is perfect for those nights when you want something quick, savory and healthy for your family. Even when...

You can't beat poaching for chicken that is moist and tender. Once it's cooled, store extra in the freezer for...

My family—including my husband, who is truly a meat-and-potatoes guy—just loves this meal-in-one option. The dish uses inexpensive ingredients to...

Baked pasta is a favorite potluck dish, so I altered some of the ingredients in my traditional recipe to make...

The flavors of sweet carrots, mustard and curry blend deliciously in this appetizing dip. Raw veggies are the perfect partners....

Dreaming of a different way to use rhubarb? Try these sweet bars with a tender shortbread-like crust topped with rhubarb,...

A quick-and-easy, fall-flavored coffee made with instant granules. What's not to love about this special beverage? —Jill Garn, Charlotte, Michigan

I'm allergic to store-bought barbecue sauces, so when I found a marinade recipe I could use, I tweaked it a...

This deconstructed stuffed pepper dish packs a wallop of flavor. I truly make it all the time, and I make...

I've been a vegetarian since high school, so modifying recipes to fit my meatless requirements is a challenge I enjoy....

My husband is a rancher who loves a hearty potato dish, so consider these spuds with cheddar and spinach cowboy...

I've enjoyed cooking since I was a girl growing up in the Southwest. When friends call to ask me for...

I won a blue ribbon at our local fair for these tender cookies. They're so pretty with the ruby-red filling...

This pork roast is so moist and tender that it melts in your mouth. My son puts it at the...

In our new cookbook “The Kitchen Decoded,” we include tabbouleh salad because it's super simple and filling. Try red quinoa...

I searched for the perfect butter tart for ages. After many attempts, I discovered this favorite that begs for a...

This filling rice dish, full of big chunks of butternut squash and sweet potatoes, is a standout combination of sweet...

This juicy shredded beef is so popular at summer gatherings. The tender meat is slow-cooked in a savory sauce that...

Spice up this shrimp and rice dish to your taste by increasing the amount of Creole seasoning and cayenne pepper....

My husband enjoys many different types of food and never minds one-dish meals, writes Isabel Karon from Longville, Minnesota. This...

These delicious pork and shrimp dumplings are perfect finger food. Pick them up by the stem, dunk them in dipping...