Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

The Northwest is known for its wonderful apples. Eating this dessert is a perfect way to warm up on a...

This faster version of traditional chicken and dumplings uses canned broth. It is ready to eat in about a third...

Simply seasoned, these creamy mashed potatoes go so well with Mom's meat loaf. They've always been a favorite at our...

This rich and creamy dip is perfect for special occasions. It tastes especially good when served warm with crackers. The...

Because it seems to appeal to so many, this creamy salad is one of my favorite crowd-size recipes. I've taken...

Instead of having takeout at lunch, why not whip up this delicious meal? Thanks to the convenient frozen veggies, you...

A touch of lemon juice gives a fresh taste to this simple side dish from Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington....

In our area we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all...

Going to the farmers market and talking with people who work on the farm inspires me to make recipes like...

As a working mother with four children, I often prepare casseroles. This lasagna recipe doesn't have tomato sauce—just lots of...

My neighbor shared more zucchini from his garden than I knew what to do with. He loved this recipe—it's great...

This pretty, refreshing treat has been served many times at our church showers. We just love it.—Teresa Ryherd, Fairbank, Iowa

This recipe is my children's all-time favorite meal. How much do they like it? Even more than they like pizza...and...

Although he isn't a fan of spinach, my husband loves this dish. The combination of ingredients may sound unusual, but...

I love this recipe from my mother. It’s easy and delicious. Even better: You can make it the night before....

These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas

We give traditional pizza a twist by rolling up the usual toppings in egg roll wrappers, then deep-frying them. Yum!...

You wouldn't believe this golden brown chicken was made in the slow cooker. Packed with flavor, the meat is moist,...

"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives...

Juicy whole strawberries top off this impressive dessert.—L. C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks...

This recipe was given to me many years ago by a friend. Teaming chocolate with butterscotch for a marble cake...

A neighbor shared the recipe for this wonderful fruit sauce with me. It's a great way to use up a...

This is an old recipe that has been passed down in our family through my sister-in-law. When I was a...

Sweet cream biscuits were the first kind I mastered. Since the ingredients are so simple, I can scale the recipe...

This is my go-to Thanksgiving side dish. It is healthy and easy, and it doesn't take very much time or...

Forget traditional hash with plain old potatoes. Add color, flavor and extra nutrition with sweet potatoes! I recommend serving the...

With its soothing cinnamon seasoning, this fresh and flavorful apple punch is a must for Christmastime.

This moist, flavorful entree gets a bit of Italian flair from oregano and garlic. The sauteed peppers not only are...