Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Try out this Thanksgiving cake! You'll be glad you did—it will conjure up a host of smiles during...

After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family's favorites is this...

Cutting my favorite gingerbread cookie dough into snowflake shapes and decorating them with white icing was ideal for my theme...

My mom loved carrots so much she put them in various dishes at least five times a week when I...

This Indian-style chicken tikka masala recipe has flavors that keep me coming back for more—a simple dish spiced with garam...

A cool sauce with just a bit of zing tops these breaded fish tacos (that are actually healthy!). This recipe...

You'll either need thick drinking straws or spoons to enjoy this refreshing shake that combines two favorite fruits—strawberries and peaches—for...

At our house, low-and-slow recipes have to have kid and husband appeal, plus good marks for nutrition. This chipotle chicken...

I get rave reviews every time I prepare this crispy combination of cereal, popcorn, pretzels, nuts and candies. Coated in...

These chocolate chip scones are delicious warm, served with butter, when the chips are melted and gooey. —Diane LaFurno, College...

I found this cheese puffs recipe in one of my mother’s old cookbooks and updated the flavor by adding cayenne...

These easy, healthy sausages taste great, and they make an elegant brunch dish. The recipe is also very versatile: It...

Here's a way for fans of carrot cake to have their favorite dessert for breakfast. These delicate, decadent pancakes are...

This recipe makes two cheesy, delicious casseroles. Have one tonight and put the other on ice for a future busy...

Would you like breakfast ready for you when the sun comes up? If so, try my hot cereal. It's so...

We took cherry pie to a whole new level as a frozen treat. With a luscious layer of chocolate fudge...

My mom told me her mother-in-law showed her how to make this dish, which became popular during the Depression, on...

"My family loves this meal of tender chicken and noodles tossed with zippy tomatoes and a creamy cheese sauce," relates...

Here's a twist on a classic dessert that highlights another flavor combo my husband and I love: strawberries and white...

"It took me a couple of batches to perfect these muffins," writes Stephanie Moon, of Boise, Idaho, "but my family...

On hot summer days, this dish cooks without heating up the kitchen while I work on the rest of the...

These fluffy banana chocolate chip pancakes can be adjusted to your heart's content! One of my kids eats the plain...

The second question people ask when I serve them this pie is, "What's your recipe?" It comes right after their...

Convenience items like frozen vegetables, cottage fries and a jar of cheese sauce make it a snap to assemble this...

After our kids carve their Halloween pumpkins, I use the discarded pieces in this savory pumpkin stew. My family eagerly...

Balsamic vinaigrette is a classic, versatile dressing. A variety of savory seasonings gives this recipe a tangy kick. It's the...

There’s plenty of sauce with these shrimp—I always have some bread on the side to soak it up. Make the...

After enjoying "Navajo tacos" in a restaurant in Window Rock, Arizona, I went home and came up with this recipe....

This creamy beef lasagna is a stick-to-your-ribs entree, thanks to its Stroganoff-like filling. My family loves the delicious taste, and...