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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    Cider Cheese Fondue

    2 reviews

    Cheese lovers are sure to enjoy dipping into this creamy quick-to-fix fondue cheese dip that has just a hint of...


    Stone Soup

    1 review

    After reading the Stone Soup story, our Test Kitchen enjoyed concocting this version of the folktale classic. It’s chock-full of...


    Mini Rosemary-Roast Beef Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    Roast beef sandwiches never last long at a party, especially if you dollop them with mayo, mustard, horseradish and pickled...


    Pressure-Cooker Mini Teriyaki Turkey Sandwiches

    Preparing the pulled turkey in a delicious teriyaki sauce for these snack-size sandwiches is a breeze using a pressure cooker....


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    Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    56 reviews

    Everyone who tries these beloved gems is amazed that they use only five ingredients. Baking cookies doesn't get much easier...


    Spanish Fish

    1 review

    These flaky fish fillets from Pix Stidham of Exeter, California get plenty of fresh flavor from onions and tomato, plus...


    Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine

    7 reviews

    I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colorful dish, and everyone raves about it. It is easy...


    Walnut Baklava

    10 reviews

    Josie Bochek of Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin sent the recipe for this traditional sweet and nutty Greek pastry.

    Baked Shredded Carrots

    3 reviews

    Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce...


    Creamy Clam Chowder

    20 reviews

    At our Pittsburgh competition, Lori Kimble's rich and satisfying chowder took top honors. She relates, "This family favorite is perhaps...


    Chicken Neapolitan

    9 reviews

    I often prepare a weeks worth of recipes on the weekend and freeze them so I can quickly have dinner...


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    Quick Pepperoni Calzones

    13 reviews

    This calzone recipe takes the Italian favorite to the next level with Parmesan and herbs sprinkled on top. —Shannon Roum,...


    Mexican Chicken and Rice

    21 reviews

    On days I get home late from the hospital, I'm glad this main dish comes together easily in one skillet....


    Creamy Chicken Angel Hair

    19 reviews

    Our pasta-loving family often requests this recipe featuring chicken and vegetables. Lemon adds a light touch to the sauce, well...


    Pickled Onion

    2 reviews

    "I've been experimenting with pickle making for years, and I’m still trying to create the ultimate pickle," writes Margaret Berardi...


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    Pizza Noodle Bake

    22 reviews

    Here’s a family-pleasing casserole that comes together in a snap, making it perfect for a weeknight meal. Double the recipe...


    Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta

    I always loved Brussels sprouts growing up, so I decided as an adult to bring them home to our family...

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    Christmas Star Twisted Bread

    27 reviews

    Swirled with jam, this sweet beauty may look tricky, but it’s not. The best part is opening the oven to...


    Beef Tenderloin Roast

    10 reviews

    This beef tenderloin roast is a simple way to dress up dinner. Prepare the rest of your meal while the...


    Scrambled Egg Wraps

    3 reviews

    This tasty morning meal will fill your family up with protein and veggies. Try using flavored wraps to jazz things...


    Orange Sponge Cake

    11 reviews

    This was the cake that my dad used to request for his birthday every year. For a wedding present 2...


    Spiced Apple Chili

    8 reviews

    Nothing says fall like chili and apples. I use smoked paprika to give this slightly sweet chili a smoky kick....


    Pina Colada Icebox Cake

    18 reviews

    This icebox cake has all the flavors of a pina colada. It takes just one bite to escape to a...

    Stuffed Chicken Breast

    1 review

    Chicken breast halves are perfect when cooking for one... just wrap and freeze them individually, then thaw and cook one...


    Bavarian Pot Roast

    56 reviews

    Since all my grandparents were German, it's no wonder that so many Bavarian recipes have been handed down to me....


    Southern-Fried Salmon Patties

    10 reviews

    Since pinto beans and mashed potatoes were our usual daily fare, salmon was a special treat on Sundays. We ate...


    Stuffed Pasta Shells

    19 reviews

    These savory shells never fail to make a big impression, even though the recipe is very easy. One or two...


    All-Veggie Lasagna

    4 reviews

    People often tell me you can't call something "lasagna" if it doesn't have meat. Then they try my zucchini lasagna...


    Strawberry Bliss Omelet

    2 reviews

    Instead of the usual ham and cheese, try dressing up eggs with strawberries and cream cheese. I first tasted this...