Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

This grab & go goodie makes a hearty snack for a long day out. Chewy and sweet, these fruity bars...

I created this recipe one day when I wanted a warm, fragrant side dish. The aroma of the cranberries and...

A cousin gave me this carrot cake recipe. It's a wonderful potluck pleaser with its "surprise" cream cheese center. My...

Everyone notices a special taste in this cobbler. It's orange zest, which enhances the color and gives this traditional dessert...

This spicy chili recipe is the culmination of several years' worth of experimenting to get just the right flavor. For...

This sweet and sour chicken dish is one you’ll find yourself returning to again and again. Pre-cooked, frozen popcorn chicken...

Oats and whole wheat flour make these tasty pancakes extra hearty. Try them with applesauce spooned on top! —Jeri Tirmenstein,...

Even people who don't like peas love this crunchy recipe, including my own children. I love the fact that it's...

This dish is a compilation of two Creole recipes that I found in my mother's New Orleans cookbooks. The bacon...

When you want a more "meaty" appetizer for your holiday buffet, reach for these finger-licking-good ribs!

When I was a child, every Saturday night was red flannel night. Grandpa and I wore our red flannel long...

We top this with sliced bananas, whipped cream and more sliced bananas. It's based on a sawdust pie recipe my...

We love anything that is tangy or has bacon. With fennel and tarragon, this is a super savory dish. I...

I was fortunate to grow up around fabulous cooks. My mother and grandmother taught me to experiment with recipes, and...

My mother-in-law shared the recipe for this unique pizza with me. It's just right for brunch, lunch or a light...

If you're looking for a pretty dish to make when having guests for brunch, try this. Everyone I've served it...

Pop these protein-packed brown sugar salmon fillets in the oven before whipping up a sweet basting sauce. This tangy entree...

Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these easy and delicious baked crab cakes. For a heftier "burger,"...

This cilantro lime salmon has been a favorite with everyone who's tried it. A bright and fresh cilantro-lime sauce complements...

This hearty entree warms up any breakfast or brunch menu with its herb-seasoned flavor. —Darlene Markham, Rochester, New York

While dreaming up a healthier pasta dish, I decided to experiment with spaghetti squash. After a few tries, I settled...

This baked orange chicken is a quick and elegant recipe. It can easily be doubled or tripled for company. I...

I love to try new recipes for my husband and our friends. This spiced apple tea is one of our...

This adaptable Mexican layer dip is like a magnet to hungry guests at our family get-togethers and casual parties. It’s...

Bright and loaded with flavor, this makes a delicious dish you’ll be proud to serve. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

My Italian mother-in-law taught me to make this omelet years ago—she would make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and...

Coriander and cumin are zesty updates to the familiar stuffed mushrooms. The addition of couscous makes them very filling and...

Lime, cumin and cilantro really create a burst of flavor in this chicken chili. It's a healthier alternative to traditional...

Look no further—you’ve just found the first, last and only way you’ll ever want to fix salmon again. The sweet...