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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    Tostones

    Although I grew up eating many dishes from Puerto Rico, tostones have always been a favorite for me. I...


    Baba au Rhum Cakes

    Dry and candied fruit stud this baba au rhum. The rum is subtle, so it is suitable as a dessert...


    Onion Italian Sausage

    When my five children were still all at home, this was one of their most-requested meals. I've long had this...


    Sunny-Side-Up Dessert

    My boys love this sweet take on eggs and toast. To make the "egg yolk," you can use all sorts...


    Special Scalloped Corn

    Carrots and green pepper make this dish colorful, which grabs attention at a potluck. The corn casserole is also a...


    Meatball Soup

    This meatball soup recipe is a hearty meal. It's great for chilly days. —Sue Miller, Walworth, Wisconsin


    Creamy Chicken ‘n’ Artichokes

    “Absolutely wonderful” is how Debra Hibbs accurately describes her dish of artichoke-topped chicken in a lovely wine sauce. “It’s excellent...


    Cod Florentine

    “My husband has high cholesterol and I’m always on the lookout for new fish recipes to try,” writes Lori Bolin...

    Spicy-Good Chicken Wings

    We enjoy eating these chicken wings while watching football on TV, but make them for any special occasion for a...


    Tuna Steak Salad

    If your idea of tuna salad is laden with mayo, kick the can and make tuna steaks instead. They're quick...


    Lemon Basil Tea

    Our Test Kitchen experts sure know how to brew a great cup of tea! Infused with basil and lemon, this...


    Ginger Applesauce

    When it's apple-picking time, it's also time for all the delightful treats you can make with them, including applesauce. This...


    Candied Lemon Peel

    This old-fashioned candied lemon peel can also be used a garnish for other desserts. The sweet-tart taste is delightful.—Betty Slivon,...


    Fruited Pot Roast

    This is a wonderful variation of classic pot roast. My family really enjoys it. The fruit is a nice change...


    Stained Glass Candy

    This recipe gives you two variations—green-colored candy with wintergreen flavor and red-colored candy with cranberry flavor. I like to make...


    Fried Dill Pickles

    You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...


    Fried Clams

    The clam's crunchy, golden coating will truly melt in your mouth. One bite and you'll understand why these are considered...

    Chocolate Chip-Banana Belgian Waffles

    Gluten-free pancake mix and rice milk are the secret ingredients in this treat from my cookbook, Cooking for Isaiah: Gluten-Free...


    Sausage & Salsa Breakfast Burritos

    The best of breakfast gets wrapped snugly in a whole wheat tortilla for a hand-held feast on the go. —Michelle...


    Mint-Filled Cookies

    I tuck a peppermint patty inside these treats for a fun surprise. The bites will melt in your mouth. —Karen...


    Blue Cheese-Apple Strudels

    It wouldn't be a family gathering at our house without this favorite strudel. The sweetness from the apples and the...


    Down South Sweet Tea Cake

    I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!...


    Turkey Sausage, Butternut Squash & Kale Soup

    Kale and butternut squash are two of my favorite fall veggies. This low-fat soup combines them. If you love sweet...

    Bulgur Jambalaya

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    I like making this dish because it allows me to stay on track for my weight loss without giving up...


    Spiced Cran-Apple and Grape Conserve

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


    Anti-Vampire Potion (Butternut Squash & Garlic Soup)

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


    Truffle-Filled Cupcakes

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


    Vanilla Citrus Cider

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


    Apple-Mustard Pork Chops

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