Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Learn how to put your favorite gear to work. We’ve got tips on how to make the most of your pressue cooker, Dutch oven, cast-iron skillet, air fryer and much more.

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    Steak and Potato Foil Packs

    5 reviews

    As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack...


    I Tried the Viral Green Pan and Dinner Cleanup Is So Much Faster Now

    I tried the famous Green Pan to see if it really made cooking and cleanup easier than ever—and wow! I...


    This Ceramic Herb Stripper Makes Prepping Herbs So Much Easier

    This no-fuss herb stripper will level up your cooking gadget game. Learn more about this hidden gem that'll have you...


    The 10 Best Coffee Grinders for a Fresh Cup of Joe in 2024

    Whether you're a French press person or a drip coffee devotee, we found the best coffee grinders so you can...


    Caprese Pasta Salad

    1 review

    This easy Caprese pasta salad is always a favorite, especially when summer tomatoes are at their peak. It comes together...


    Madeira Cake

    This classic British Madeira cake is often served with Madeira wine, which is how it got its name. Similar to...


    The Best Portable Blender Options for Your Smoothie Style

    If you can't live without your morning smoothie, a portable blender may be your new best friend!


    Red Eye Gravy

    This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...

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    We Tried HyperChiller, the Instant Iced Coffee Maker

    The HyperChiller promises to chill coffee, wine, tea and other drinks in one minute or less—so we tried it.


    Cheesy Baked Asparagus

    3 reviews

    This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite...


    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


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    How to Cut a Whole Chicken in 6 Easy Steps

    If you don't know how to cut a whole chicken, now is the perfect time to learn. You'll save a...


    10 Berry Tools to Help Make the Most of Your Harvest

    Visiting the strawberry patch or farmers market this year? Make your berries last longer and taste even better with these...



    Air-Fryer Fried Cookies

    Deep-fried Oreos are a county fair favorite. Now you can make them at home quickly, easily and mess free. —Margarita...


    Strawberry Sorbet

    5 reviews

    I actually first made a raspberry sorbet with an abundance of raspberries I had growing, but this simple...


    How to Use a Rice Cooker to Make Perfect Rice Every Time

    Knowing how to use a rice cooker properly is the key to making perfect rice every time, and these step-by-step...

    We Tried the All-Edge Brownie Pan That Went Viral on TikTok

    With this all-edge brownie pan, you'll never have to fight over brownie corners again!


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    The Best Chef’s Knife for Every Type of Home Cook

    Looking for the best chef's knife for your cooking style? Our Test Kitchen experts will point you in the right direction.


    Pressure-Cooker Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup

    I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...


    Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

    Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave...


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    The Best Rice Cookers of 2024, Tested By Our Kitchen Experts

    Don't burn another pot of rice on the stove! Instead, grab the best rice cooker for your cooking style. You'll...


    Can You Put Plastic in the Microwave?

    You're ready to heat up your leftovers—but is it safe to microwave plastic containers? Here's everything you need to know...

    The Best Masticating Juicers

    Our Prep Kitchen Manager tested and reviewed eight appliances to find the best masticating juicer for fruits and vegetables. Here's...


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    The 8 Best Single-Serve Coffee Makers of 2024

    Sometimes you need only one really good cup of coffee. That's why we found the best single-serve coffee maker machines...


    How to Clean and Care for a Coffee Maker

    Keep your Mr. Coffee looking brand-new, even after years of daily use. Here's the scoop on how to clean a...


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    Your Guide to Types of Woks (and Which Is Right for You)

    Looking to add a wok to your kitchen? Discover the type of wok that's best for your stir-fry needs.


    These Keurig Cleaning Pods Have Over 44,000 Fans on Amazon

    Thousands of shoppers swear these Keurig cleaning pods make coffeemakers brew like brand new!


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    Our Test Kitchen Pros Found the Best Juicers on the Market

    Is juicing a part of your morning routine? Make sure you have the best juicer to jump-start your day.