Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

My family loves the sweet and spicy combination and declared this recipe an instant favorite just for that reason. The...

My family hops out of bed on Valentine’s Day because they know I’m baking this quick bread for breakfast. They’re...

Here's an easy way to make turtle candies for a big group. These bars are very rich, so a little...

Bent on using up a stash of leftover candy corn, I decided to experiment. Turns out, if you melt it,...

There’s a pear tree in my yard that inspires me to bake with its fragrant fruit. This upside-down pancake works...

We owned an organic greenhouse and business where we taught classes. I had 100 tomato varieties to work with, so...

This agua de Jamaica is an iced tea made from hibiscus, which is tart and deep red like cranberry juice....

My favorite meals show a love of family and food. This zucchini dish with tomatoes is like a scaled-down ratatouille....

When it comes to mini versions of anything, I'm sold! These muffins are ooey-gooey individual-sized monkey breads made with frozen...

My baking therapy is to make treats for friends and co-workers. This pull-apart bread makes everyone smile as they face...

This tasty vegetable side dish can set a chilling scene on Halloween if you style it to look like a...

Someone is watching! These stuffed mushrooms are awfully tasty. The toothpicks look threatening, but they help folks grab their share...

This is an easy, versatile party appetizer that everyone loves. If you can't find chorizo, ground beef or...

My crazy good salad has cherry tomatoes, squash and blueberries together in one bowl. Then I layer on the flavor...

When I make burgers or hot dogs for boating or barbecues, I do a take-along topping that tastes like relish...

A friend from church gave me this easy and delicious recipe more than 40 years ago, and I still make...

My husband and I love meatballs, and we love butter chicken. Before an appetizer party, we had the brilliant idea...

When cabin fever hits, we whip up a beverage that tastes like s’mores. Oven-toasted marshmallows and a blender make it...

My husband loves this simple sweet chili chicken dish so much he often requests it when he comes home from...

Dazzle your family and friends with pizzas fresh off the grill. We top them with Asiago, Parmesan, veggies and fresh...

To feed a crowd, especially when I want to make a good impression, I make this eye-popping cornbread salad. It’s...

Whichever way my garden grows, I usually build my salad with green beans, radishes and a pesto made with tarragon....

Local veggies and herbs have a magical knack for inspiring me to cook. After my CSA box arrived, I used...

My savvy grandmother whipped up recipes like this homey cinnamon-scented apple pudding in the Depression years. Many of us still...

My family gulps this frosty cooler because we love, love, love watermelon. The strawberries give it an extra pop. This...

Homemade Oreo-style cookies are pretty great on their own, but they're even better when you add graham cracker crumbs to...

I love this healthier portable snack that's sweet, crunchy and fun to make. If you don't have granola, use other...

I can eat potato salad like crazy. A little spice is nice, so I use cayenne and paprika in this...

This is toasty-good for a weeknight on the go. If you double the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, meat and wine,...