Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

In my family, it wouldn't be Christmas Eve without baked clams. However, they make a special bite for any occasion...

My chewy fiber bars with a complex taste are extremely addictive. For clean slices, spray a pizza cutter with cooking...

What's not to love with these crowd-pleasing golden fried chicken strips? A hint of garlic makes this fried chicken tenders...

My daughters don’t care for the usual green peppers stuffed with a meat-and-rice mixture, so one of the girls dreamed...

We sometimes call this pumpkin spice cake "Thanksgiving Cake" because it's a tasty alternative to pie, but we don't relegate...

These bars stay very moist, and their rich banana and chocolate flavor is even better the second day. My mother-in-law...

My family loves this hearty meal on cold winter nights. The tender apples, kraut and smoked sausage give it a...

My Austrian grandmother made this nutty jam-filled linzer torte only at Christmastime. So did my mother, and now I'm proud...

Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my...

Covered in chopped nuts and drizzled with chocolate, these cookies are delicious and pretty. Everybody looks forward to munching on...

If you’re looking for a dessert that’s festive, delicious and easy to make, this is the one for you. Drizzled...

These surprisingly easy clusters are guaranteed to delight anyone who craves salty-sweet treats. The peanut, butterscotch and potato stick flavors...

I go for these quick bites when I'm short on time or don't want to turn on the oven. I...

Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...

I'm always looking for a great new cookie or bar to try, but I often return this tried-and-true recipe. My...

Start this warming one-pot meal before you head out for the day. By the time you get home, the well-seasoned...

Tender meatballs in a savory, chili-like soup deliver a taste sensation the whole family will love. You can use sweet,...

I love to make recipes with nuts. These are chocolaty with a hint of coffee—elegant and addictive! I give them...

For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge....

A moist, cheesy muffin studded with sweet red pepper and green onions is so satisfying during the winter months. I...

Looking for a new twist on lemonade? Fresh peaches lend a fruity flavor to this summertime must-have. —Joan Hallford, North...

This coconut cake is a guaranteed showstopper at any holiday meal or special occasion. The beautiful flakes of coconut are...

Each slice of this dreamy layer cake is full of cool peppermint. The chopped peppermint patties in the frosting are...

If one of the reasons you go to fairs is to satisfy your craving for kettle corn, you'll get the...

For a simple side dish, I use a slow cooker and let the beets mellow with rosemary and thyme. —Nancy...

I could eat jalapeno poppers all day long, but who wants to say they had seven stuffed peppers for dinner?...

Add butternut squash to chili for a tasty, filling, energy-packed dish your whole family will love. Mine does! —Jeanne Larson,...

The blend of flavors and colors in this hearty soup will bring everyone at the table back for more. —Charlotte...

I remember my mother making this homemade stock after every Thanksgiving. It is wonderful adding it to soup and freezes...