Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

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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    Tuna Bake with Cheese Swirls

    1 review

    My family thinks this dish is a tasty alternative to regular tuna casserole. The proof is that there are never...


    Nutty French Toast

    7 reviews

    This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before....


    Pulled Molasses Taffy

    1 review

    Meet the Cook: French-Canadian children traditionally make this soft, chewy taffy on November 25, the feast day of St. Catherine....


    Banana-Walnut Mini Loaves

    8 reviews

    We have many walnut trees in Pennsylvania. You have to collect and crack a lot of nuts for a pound...


    Chicken Club Pizza

    7 reviews

    A co-worker shared how to replace pizza crust with crescent rolls. I used that idea to turn an awesome sandwich...


    Honey-Glazed Wings

    4 reviews

    My family favors chicken wings that are mildly seasoned with honey, ginger, soy sauce and chili sauce. Tasty and tender,...


    Chicken Sausages with Polenta

    7 reviews

    I get a kick out of serving this chicken sausage dish—everyone's always on time for dinner when they know it's...


    Italian Ribs and Rice

    1 review

    With meat, vegetables and rice, here's a dish that can be a whole meal by itself. It'll satisfy the hunger...

    Italian Restaurant Chicken

    10 reviews

    Here’s a healthful dish that’s a favorite with family and friends. While the chicken and sauce cook, I make pasta...


    German Rye Bread

    5 reviews

    We like this homemade rye so much that I seldom buy bread anymore. I've made this bread for our church...


    Salmon with Cucumber Dill Sauce

    1 review

    This grilled entree may sound fancy, but it's actually a fuss-free way to prepare salmon. You can easily make the...


    Marinated Asian Pork Tenderloin

    13 reviews

    This quick-to-prepare entree bursts with flavor. Throw together the marinade before work, so it’s ready to cook at night. —April...


    Sweet & Salty Truffle Pie

    6 reviews

    Homemade truffles—a little bit sweet and a little bit salty—will keep you coming back for more. Store extra truffles in...


    Tuxedo Pasta

    7 reviews

    With chicken and veggies, this pasta medley in a mild lemon and wine sauce is a complete meal in one...


    Nutty O’s Snack

    2 reviews

    Almonds add a nice nutty flavor to this tasty snack. It's perfect for potlucks and not too sweet. Served in...


    Party Puffs

    4 reviews

    For a substantial appetizer, you can't go wrong with mini sandwiches. Instead of serving egg or ham salad on ordinary...


    Omelet in a Mug

    4 reviews

    "This is a great way to make a quick-and-easy breakfast for one person," reports Susan Adair of Somerset, Kentucky. "I...

    Tangy Glazed Chicken

    6 reviews

    A flavorful sauce with a hint of orange and sweet apple jelly is perfect over bone-in chicken breasts. Serve with...


    Contest-Winning Crispy Chicken Fingers

    19 reviews

    My kids love these tender, moist chicken strips! My husband and I cut up the chicken and add to a...


    Cream Cheese Spritz

    11 reviews

    A hint of orange and cinnamon highlights these Christmastime classics. I like to add colorful sprinkles before baking them. The...


    Tasty Tacos

    4 reviews

    A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out...


    Ground Pork Taco Salad

    7 reviews

    Even with my family's busy schedule, I enjoy cooking from scratch. We love this easy taco salad made with ground...


    Black Raspberry Dumplings

    1 review

    These scrumptious dumplings are very easy to fix. I like to prepare them just before a meal and then set...

    Rhubarb Steak Sauce

    1 review

    When the aroma of this sauce cooking wafts through the house, my family can't wait to grill steaks! I freeze...


    Chocolate Pudding For One

    12 reviews

    "Anytime I get a craving for a chocolaty treat, I whip up a dish of this rich pudding in the...


    Garden Orzo Risotto

    8 reviews

    No one will believe this rich, creamy dish was prepared in less than 30 minutes! I developed the recipe when...


    Perfect Pork Chop Bake

    4 reviews

    This recipe is especially useful on busy days during fall harvest or spring planting when we're short on time. It's...


    Teriyaki Mushroom Chicken

    2 reviews

    Fresh mushrooms and onions top this savory skillet chicken with a rich, teriyaki-flavored sauce. A pretty presentation for Cheri Casolari’s...


    Meatless Spaghetti Pie

    4 reviews

    Pasta shows its versatility as a "pie crust" in Carol Beyerl's family-pleasing main dish. "This is a combination of several...