Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I got this recipe from my aunt, a terrific cook. Full of bacon, cheese and chives, the soup tastes just...

When I take these rich brownies to any get-together, I carry the recipe, too, because it always gets requested. Children...

A little puff pastry turns Canadian bacon and eggs into a tasty update on eggs Benedict. We use a packaged...

I’m a busy schoolteacher and pastor’s wife and I wouldn’t dare show my face at a church dinner or bake...

Here's a warm, decadent side dish for fall or winter brunches. Ready to eat in only 15 minutes, the apples...

This is a yummy dish. My husband loves the kick that the sausage gives this quick gumbo, and it’s such...

Turn fresh fruit into an irresistible and tantalizing snack or dessert with this dreamy, creamy chocolate dip. Four ingredients and...

My husband loves this chicken dish. It calls for only five ingredients, and we try to have them all on...

Want an alternative to mashed potatoes? Try cauliflower jazzed up with cheddar cheese and rosemary. —Chrystal Baker, Studio City, California

Breakfast for lunch or dinner? Why not, when the recipe's this easy! I like to serve it with some crisp,...

I came up with this recipe in a pinch after running out of baked beans at our oldest daughter's birthday...

My granddaughters and I came up with this clever and easy idea for Easter. —Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin

Hot tuna's a hit when you mix it with sizable pasta shells and a cheesy sauce. Dill also complements the...

This healthy pasta recipe is so versatile! Look in your fridge for anything else you want to throw in,...

Hot chocolate is my go-to winter indulgence. To go with it, I like this moist pumpkin cake dusted with cocoa...

A traditional pecan tassie is a small tart with nuts. This holiday version adds cranberries. How festive! —Peggy West, Georgetown,...

This savory wreath is as pretty to look at as it is to eat! When hosting a get-together the day...

Although chock-full of lots of nutritious vegetables and turkey, this soup is also light on calories. —Denise LaRoche, Hudson, New...

"I was first served this hearty hot sandwich at a friend's home," recalls Charla Sackmann from Glidden, Iowa. "I couldn't...

I've watched the film “A Christmas Story” so many times since I was a kid. Now I have a family...

My husband and I are empty nesters. It was a challenge learning to cook for just two again, but recipes...

My chai-flavored tart boasts chocolate and caramel layers tucked inside a salty pretzel crust. Truffles on top make it extra...

My mother and I used to make several batches of these butternut squash doughnuts at a time. They're not only...

This soup has a great southwestern flavor and is a real winner with my family. I love it because I...

Even people who normally don't care for Brussels sprouts will ask for a second helping of these. —James Schend,...

Here's one of my favorite slow-cooker recipes. I often prepare these tender chops with pineapple sauce for guests and serve...

I grew tired of my family picking through a snack mix for their favorite ingredients and leaving the rest. So...

I recently became a fan of tilapia. The mild taste makes it easy to top with our favorite ingredients. And...

This quick entree will instantly transport you to the Southwest. Salsa plays lively counterpoint to the juicy pineapple-sweetened pork chops.—Lisa...