Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Meet the Cook: Like my husband, I'm a retired teacher. This dessert is one that always went over big as...

Small ear-shaped pasta with roasted Brussels sprouts has everything I look for in a main dish: flavor, texture, and stick-to-the-ribs...

I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...

So tender they almost melt in your mouth, these waffles have a hint of coconut flavor in every bite. We...

We have an abundance of "pieplant" in our garden, so I save every rhubarb recipe I come across. I've done...

“This recipe is as versatile as the cook preparing it," says Doreen Muench of Greenwood, Indiana. "Quick, simple-to-fix and good...

You need only a handful of ingredients to fix this unusual fruit fondue. Use grapes, bananas, strawberries and angel food...

As a mom to four busy children, this recipe is easy to prepare. All I have to do is throw...

I've had this chowder recipe for 30 years, and the whole family really enjoys its cheesy corn taste. It makes...

When the weather outside is nippy, we want a bowl of soup that’s chock-full of beef, barley and veggies. It's...

A bright, colorful side option, this quick dish makes any entree look good. Make it with fresh veggies in the...

My sister Teresa got this recipe from a friend and she passed it along. It's loaded with cheese, artichokes and...

The idea for these bite-sized tarts started with little chocolate bottles of brandy. For an extra dash of fabulous, I...

Boiled potatoes were transformed into the perfect pot of mashed potatoes with just a little seasoning and lots of sour...

Your family will likely gobble up these airy muffins, which won me a blue ribbon at our county fair! Pretty...

Before you turn your apples into cobbler or pie, consider this unique relish. On burgers, brats or served along side...

From Miami, Florida, Mary Kretschmer writes, “This is one of my husband’s favorites and has become an ‘old reliable’ to...

Says Linda Avila of Toone, Tennessee: “Whenever my friends and I get together for a potluck, they always ask me...

As a teacher, I attend many meetings and also have special celebrations with rest of the staff. The other teachers...

The aroma of pork roast slowly cooking in pineapple juice and teriyaki sauce is wonderful when you come home after...

A good friend gave me this recipe when I first got married. I was a bit apprehensive to try it...

Perfect for special meals, this lovely chiffon cake is a nice change from strawberry pie or shortcake. Don't be afraid...

You can now find sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms in the produce section of your local grocery store.

This recipe is a fresh flavorful vegetable dish. People will think you fussed when you offer this elegant skillet side...

"When my husband and I visit fresh-food stands, we often come home with more vegetables than we can eat," Marge...

Canned soup creates a comforting gravy for tender pork and potatoes in this simple meal-in-one from Mike Avery of Battle...

Head to the Midwest for the big game with a platter of these crunchy snacks enlivened with a beer-laced cheese...

During the hectic holiday season, my slow cooker works overtime. I fill it with a savory bacon dip and watch...

Rich and buttery cream sauce coats pasta and sweet potatoes in this impressive entree. Walnuts and wine give the dish...