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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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    35 Easy 13×9 Christmas Dessert Ideas

    These 13x9 desserts are easy, delicious, festive—and perfect for your Christmas celebration.


    61 5-Star Recipes You Can Toss in the Slow Cooker

    Let's get slow cookin'! Here are the best slow-cooker recipes you need to try—from morning to night.


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    45 Easy Christmas Recipes Made in a 13×9 Pan

    From appetizers to desserts, your trusty 13x9 baking pan is the perfect vessel for these easy Christmas recipes.


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    26 Christmas Casserole Recipes to Make in Your 13×9 Pan

    Fresh from the oven, these Christmas casserole recipes are hearty, warm and ready to share.


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    Our Place Always Pan Review: We Tried the Famous Pan to See if It Lives Up to the Hype

    Sure, the Our Place Always Pan is pretty. But is it useful? Our Test Kitchen and editors have been using...


    Huckleberry Bear Claws

    1 review

    Beware: Bear claws may lead to bear hugs! My family can't get enough of these quick, easy pastries made from...


    Cuts-Like-Butter BBQ Brisket

    4 reviews

    With just a few ingredients and steps, this recipe is nearly impossible to mess up. The thin, fall-apart-tender slices are...


    Rock N Rye Pork Roast Sandwiches

    Detroit's Faygo Rock & Rye soda (or pop, as we call it in Michigan) gives these pork roast sandwiches such...

    Rib Shack Copycat Mashed Potatoes

    2 reviews

    Idaho is well known for being the potato state—even our license plates say "Famous Potatoes"! This is my version of...


    Buckeye Doughnut Holes

    Ohioans LOVE their buckeyes! They are in just about every candy shop and on every homemade sweets tray. I've taken...



    This Quirky Kitchen Gadget Makes Spreading Butter So Much Easier

    This kitchen gadget is really buttering us up with its genius design.


    Peppermint Schnapps Hot Cocoa Snowflakes

    Mint and chocolate are perfect partners in these cutout cookies! —James Schend, Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin


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    Buffalo Chicken Chili

    12 reviews

    This Buffalo chicken chili is rich in the best way. The cream cheese, blue cheese and tangy hot sauce join...


    Chicken Gravy

    This is a quick and easy chicken gravy for roasted chicken or baked chicken of any kind. It also goes...


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    27 Air-Fryer Desserts That Make the Most of Your Favorite Gadget

    You don't need an oven to whip up these crispy, crunchy air-fryer desserts.


    How to Clean a Microwave With Everyday Household Items

    Learn how to clean a microwave in less than 10 minutes. It's easy, we promise!

    Product Spotlight: Amazon’s Favorite Oil Spray Bottle

    An oil spray bottle enhances your healthy cooking game and adds mouth-watering crispiness to your favorite dishes.


    Air-Fryer Latkes

    2 reviews

    Hot, crispy potato latkes are such a treat, but who wants to deal with all the oil and grease? I...


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    48 Sheet-Pan Dinners to Make Tonight

    Sheet-pan suppers are all the rage and with good reason—simple prep, easy cleanup. Try these flavor-packed meals made with chicken,...


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    Falafel

    1 review

    Falafel is a common street food in the Middle East. They are gluten free, crunchy on the outside, tender on...


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    50 Best Instant Pot Recipes

    We've rounded up the best Instant Pot recipes that you can add to your rotation. These classics are delicious, easy...


    How to Cook the Juiciest Instant Pot Turkey Breast Ever

    This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to make Instant Pot turkey breast that's crisp, juicy and tender.


    How to Make Air-Fryer Tortilla Chips

    Ready for a healthy crunch? You can make air-fryer tortilla chips with way less oil than deep-fried tortilla chips!


    9 KitchenAid Major Appliances We’d Be Happy to Have in Our Homes

    KitchenAid makes so much more than just stand mixers (although we love those, too)!


    How to Make Air-Fryer Corn Dogs

    You can make air-fryer corn dogs in less than 10 minutes!


    Is a $75 Misen Knife Worth the Investment?

    Any way you slice it, a good quality chef's knife is a kitchen must. We tried the Misen knife at...


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    Homemade Pork Dumplings

    1 review

    I grew up eating this pork dumpling recipe. My mom used to make them, and my brother and I would...