Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I usually make this recipe for parties and family gatherings. It never lasts long, because folks go straight for it.

My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch...

Here's a delicious side dish that goes well with any meat entree. It's a wonderful recipe to make for potluck...

This frozen treat is so delightful no one would guess it's made with reduced-fat ingredients. We actually prefer a slice...

I like the fact that I can make this creamy pasta toss in about half an hour, yet it tastes...

Corn and red pepper bring color to this nicely seasoned chicken and rice bake. The crunch from toasted almonds sprinkled...

When I make meat loaf, I usually just mix together whatever I have on hand. One time I added leftover...

When this spicy stew's simmering on the stove, my family has a hard time waiting for dinner. It's much like...

Give Joy Beck's Salt Substiture (above) a try on this quick-to-fix chicken dish from our Test Kitchen. It's sure to...

This thick, hearty stew is loaded with beans and vegetables and makes a wonderful supper on cold winter days. I...

Dip into this zippy Creole-style sauce and you'll never crave seafood sauce again. Chunky but not too spicy, the tantalizing...

This dish always conjures up memories of Mom's traditional Christmas dinner with all the trimmings. Everyone loves green beans when...

With its red pepper slices and green broccoli florets, this merry medley will brighten any holiday table. Sara Lindler of...

Once you taste Holly Ogilvie's scrumptious side dish, you'll want to double your garden space for squash! "Acorn is my...

I recommend serving these Parmesan potato wedges alongside a salad for a light lunch or serving them as a side...

"This quick rice pudding is yummy and so easy to make!" says Sheila Wilde of Welling, Alberta. She uses her...

This potato latke recipe is tasty at any meal. For the ultimate crispiness, squeeze out all the liquid from the...

Making the saucy meatballs in advance and reheating them saves me precious time when expecting company. These satisfying sandwiches are...

I make this cake for every New Year's Eve dinner. It's said that the person who finds the one whole...

This baked pineapple recipe has just the right amount of sweetness. It's a great accompaniment to any meaty entree. Using...

When this pleasantly seasoned roast appears on my Easter table, no one walks away hungry. Garlic, lemon juice and seasonings...

This recipe is a spin-off of my dad's homemade strawberry syrup. Our son requests it with fluffy pancakes whenever he...

When I was a young girl, ham made appearances at all of our holiday dinners. The old-fashioned flavor reminds folks...

This is our favorite special-occasion breakfast. I usually double the recipe and freeze leftovers for a quick midweek morning meal.

When we spend the night at my mother-in-law's house, our kids beg her to make these crepe-like, Swedish pancakes for...

My family is fond of any treat featuring apples, but this pie is the one they like best. Unlike some...

This sherbet has been part of my family's Thanksgiving tradition for three generations. We eat it along with the rest...

This old-fashioned salad is part of my favorite meal that Mom used to make. Crunchy apples, celery and walnuts blend...

The combination of spices on these nuts seems to warm everyone on cold winter days. I made this recipe several...