Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Quite often when we eat at a restaurant, my husband will try something and tell me that I could make...

A surprising rhubarb sauce makes these tender chops extra special. I like this fruity sauce on the tangy side, but...

These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time at all...

Forget the potatoes and rice, and consider this change-of-pace dinner accompaniment. Wholesome barley makes for a heart-smart dish that complements...

You can use fresh or frozen cherries to make this flavorful barbecue sauce. It tastes phenomenal on ribs and chicken!...

This yummy ham sliders recipe is a winner with friends and family. Not only are the warm sandwiches a snap...

I love burritos, but the frozen ones are high in salt and chemicals. So I created these. They're wonderful to...

Tarts are special treats that show off summer fruits so sweetly. The pastry is rich, tender and crunchy, almost like...

This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we...

I came up with this amazing recipe when I had a load of cherries on hand. My family polished them...

It's well worth the effort to whip up this creamy fruit tart bursting with juicy berries. A friend gave me...

My family loves this dish! There's nothing better than oven baked boneless chicken thighs for dinner. It looks and tastes...

The flavors blend beautifully in this pot of chicken, vegetables and herbs as it simmers slowly. —Kenny Van Rheenen, Mendota,...

This recipe is great to serve for large groups because it can be easily doubled and takes little time or...

I'm always looking to try recipes from different cultures, and this one is a huge favorite. We love the spice...

These fun little apps are an instant conversation starter wherever they're served. We love them on game day, but they'd...

These traditional Polish treats will keep for a long time in an airtight container. One year, I sent a batch...

I make big fans whenever I serve this pork schnitzel recipe. German-style schnitzel is usually made with veal. I substituted...

Friends of ours served this homey dish when we visited them in Maryland. We just had to get the recipe,...

I like to make pizza, and this one is my favorite. I use a ready-to-use pizza crust when time is...

This is fabulous as an appetizer, but you can easily turn it into a meal. Instead of having it on...

I took my mother's delicious sweet potato casserole and gave it a new twist by adding the tempting taste of...

I love the curly noodles in this creamy recipe. Cavatappi, also sold under the name cellentani, is a corkscrew pasta,...

Store-bought spaghetti sauce speeds up the preparation of these homemade meatball appetizers. Leftovers make terrific sub sandwiches. —Rene McCrory, Indianapolis,...

Many of our holiday traditions center around the foods my mother made while I was growing up. These cookies, which...

Struggling to increase your family’s fish servings? You’ll appreciate this easy cod with staple ingredients. The flavors are mild and...

Make this refreshing summer treat when melons are ripe and flavorful. I like to garnish each serving with a sprig...

If my family knows I've baked these cookies, they're sure to gobble them up in a hurry.

A cousin in North Carolina gave me the recipe for these delicious honey-glazed rolls. Using my bread machine to make...