Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

You’d never guess these rich, velvety chocolate treats contain a can of black beans. Who would have thought black bean...

Beef potpie is a classic comfort food, but who's got time to see it through? My crowd-pleaser is not only...

Here's a wonderful, stick-to-the-ribs dish that slices well since the filling is thicker than that of traditional potpies. Prebaking the...

Guests’ mouths water when they glimpse this southern charmer. Its flaky crust perfectly complements the rich, nutty filling. —Charlene Chambers,...

I have been serving this dish for years and always receive compliments on it. If you don't have day-old bread...

Talk about a fun way to use holiday leftovers! Making this turkey and stuffing patty is so fast. The family...

These taters are packed! Your whole family will enjoy these hearty stuffed Mexican potatoes. —Steve Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin

Garlic and herb cream cheese adds subtle notes of flavor to this creamy, hearty soup. On a chilly day, it's...

Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner...

As a frugal mom, I try to use leftovers in a way that provides good nutrition. This recipe does just...

I love my slow cooker, especially during the holidays. My mother used to make this turkey stew every year with...

My husband and our sons like to have meat with their meals, but I prefer more veggies. This combo with...

We love salmon at our house and are always finding new ways to make it. This one turned out so...

Pumpkin adds richness and depth of flavor to this warm and wonderful soup. Chock-full of turkey, it makes the perfect...

I often make a peanut butter version of this cake but wanted to switch things up by introducing a new...

Here's a super-simple dish that tastes like it's straight from a nice Italian restaurant. Spinach-artichoke dip is usually available in...

I'm now a professional chef, but I loved making this recipe for the family on Friday nights as a home...

Even self-avowed carnivores won’t miss the meat in this zippy dish. It’s chock-full of healthy ingredients that will keep you...

I found a basic recipe for this luscious dessert online, and tweaked it with some "doesn't this sound amazing?" tidbits...

I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It's...

Couscous is a great way to deliver bold flavors, and it cooks so quickly. This makes a wonderful accompaniment to...

Boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly and pair nicely with sweet and spicy ingredients like these. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

The sweet pear, salty sausage and creamy blue cheese are a wonderful combination in this dish. It tastes just like...

My son watches a show where the kids eat spaghetti tacos. As a joke, I made him his own, and...

I am a firm believer that fresh is best. I developed this recipe to take advantage of our garden veggies....

Our backyard grill is the perfect place to cook up the ingredients for homemade corn salsa. It’s yummy with tortilla...

This recipe makes two gallons, so it’s a sensible thirst-quenching choice for a springtime party when you have a medium-size...

If you love Dr Pepper as much as I do, try it in my barbecue sauce for grilled chicken. It...

My boys went through a phase where they loved Butterfingers. We made Butterfinger shakes, muffins, cookies and experimented with different...