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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    Can You Microwave Styrofoam?

    Can you put plastic foam containers in the microwave? Let's explore whether it's safe to heat up takeout or restaurant...


    Maple Sage Grilled Chicken

    2 reviews

    Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in...


    Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Do dinner like the Mediterraneans with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping sauce...


    Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

    1 review

    Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed them together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love...


    Crispy Grilled Wings

    1 review

    My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there's ever a wing-eating contest, my husband and daughter are entering. Our...


    Grilled Peach Couscous Salad

    3 reviews

    You'll feel inspired at the farmers market with the recipe for this couscous salad in tow. Grilled peaches and limes,...


    Chorizo Burgers

    2 reviews

    I’ve always enjoyed a hamburger right off the grill, and in the Southwest we enjoy chorizo, so I combined the...


    Grilled Vegetable Pesto Sandwiches

    Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with...


    Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey

    1 review

    The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter. Burrata, mint and honey are served over nectarine...


    Grilled Summer Sausage Salad

    I love grilling vegetables, especially those straight from the garden. The summer sausage is a fun twist, and the veggies...


    Grilled Lamb with Mint-Pepper Jelly

    1 review

    I used jalapeno pepper jelly to make the somewhat predictable duo of lamb and mint a little more exciting, and...


    How to Cook a Crockpot Ham

    Overwhelmed by all the holiday recipes taking up your oven real estate? Here's how to heat up a precooked ham...



    Instant Pot Meat Loaf

    1 review

    I used to make this pressure-cooker meat loaf a lot when my kids were growing up and I was working....


    I Tried Anyday and the Cookware Set Made Me Fall in Love with My Microwave

    Anyday promises it can deliver delicious dishes in minutes. Is it legit—or too good to be true?


    Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    Olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and stay that way longer than butter-based cakes, so they are wonderful if...

    Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

    These quick air-fryer shrimp are so good you won't even miss the fat! Eat them alone with cocktail sauce or...


    15 Essential Chinese Cooking Tools

    Whether you're tossing up a stir-fry or steaming up bao buns, here are the Chinese cooking tools you need to...


    Homemade Taco Sauce

    4 reviews

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    The Best Food Dehydrators of 2024, Tested by the Taste of Home Kitchen

    Beat grocery store prices by making your own treats with one of these best food dehydrators. Our Test Kitchen tried...


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    How to Make the Perfect Lemon Bundt Cake

    When life gives you lemons, make a gorgeous lemon Bundt cake. We'll show you how to make this citrusy cake...


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    35 Tried-and-True 13×9 Recipes

    These trustworthy 13x9 recipes will cook perfectly. From traditional classics to kid-friendly favorites, bank on these comforting casseroles to please...

    Blender vs. Immersion Blender: Find the Right Gadget for Your Kitchen

    Want to add a new kitchen appliance to your roster? Immersion blender vs. blender may be the matchup on your...


    Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

    6 reviews

    You can substitute Gruyere cheese for the Swiss and ham for the bacon, or add in small-cut veggies to these...


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    Air-Fryer Whole Chicken

    2 reviews

    This air-fryer whole chicken is so crispy yet succulent. I serve it straight up, but you can also shred it...


    These Slow Cooker Liners Make Kitchen Cleanup a Breeze

    From mouthwatering roasts to luscious cheesecakes, is there anything your slow cooker can't do? Well, we have yet to find...


    Harvey Wallbanger Cake

    3 reviews

    This recipe is from my Aunt Martha, who passed away recently at the age of 94. She found ways to...


    Potato Candy

    2 reviews

    My children love this old-fashioned potato candy. It's so easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand....