Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Faced with an abundance of grapes from my garden, I wound up using them in various ways. This conserve was...

I remember making this velvety soup with my mom. Butternut squash gives it warm color, and garlic wards off any...

All creatures of All Hallows' Eve are sure to delight in this treat with its unexpected surprise. You can use...

My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think...

Pairing pork and apples has always meant a sure-fire recipe. The wonderful aroma of this delightful dish signals the arrival...

"This hearty meal is my mother's creation and ranks among my kids' favorites," relates Linda Sawin of Sterling, Massachusetts. "I...

Need a break from turkey during the Thanksgiving holiday? These savory ham rolls are filled with stuffing and cheese, rolled...

Blackberries are a big crop in my area, so I've prepared this pretty double-fruit pie many times. I can always...

"When it comes to fixing simple meals for two, this hearty club stacks up as a winner," assures Robin Boynton...

Lightly glazed and seasoned with orange juice, honey and ginger, these tender carrots from our Test Kitchen make a lovely,...

My family loves this peanut butter fingers recipe because they satisfy the need for chocolate and for something crunchy, sweet...

Hot summer days call for a refreshing sorbet. This recipe from out Test Kitchen combines pleasing citrus and floral flavors.

Cumin, coriander and ginger lend unusual zip and flavor to this colorful, healthy side dish shared by Nancy Zimmerman in...

You can make this fruity dessert on your stovetop, but to really impress your guests, simmer it in an electric...

I am single and love to cook, so I often cook for friends that either don't cook or who work...

This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...

"Clam Chowder for a Crowd is a very popular dish at church camp and our family reunion," notes Mrs. Lynn...

Diane Harrison of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania up this quick side dish using canned kidney beans, brown rice and salsa. It's an...

My husband and I enjoy these delicious crepes with sweet berry sauce and cream on Saturday mornings or even at...

Our Test Kitchen crew let their imaginations go overboard to dream up this light and spicy shrimp part starter. The...

Instead of using deep-fried salad shells, this recipe calls for baking flour tortillas in the microwave. Doing so keeps all...

Crushed pineapple and orange marmalade add citrusy flair to this syrup. It'll make plain pancakes, waffles or French toast extra...

As a lovely addition to a luncheon menu, our home economists recommend this cool, fruity soup featuring three kinds of...

“I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...

Looking for something new to end meals? Panna cotta, Italian for "cooked cream," is a silky dessert that’s often flavored...

Stir-frying is such an easy way to cook and it is so delicious too. The ginger in this meal compliments...

This tender beef has become a tasty tradition when I cook for our harvest crews and for neighboring ranchers who...

With a blend of chocolate, pecans and hazelnuts, this pie is top-level tasty. But because so it’s easy to make,...

With prepared pesto and pizza crusts, this recipe comes together in a flash. It makes two, and we love that...