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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    Beef Pizza Burgers

    6 reviews

    The home economists in our Test Kitchen came up with this tasty switch from the usual burger. Italian-seasoned ground beef...


    Classic Chicken Noodle Soup

    7 reviews

    "After working all day, my husband, Todd, and I enjoy this hearty soup along with crusty rolls and a salad,"...


    Sweet-Sour Red Cabbage

    6 reviews

    The first time I bought a red cabbage, I didn’t quite know what to do with it. After some experimenting,...


    Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

    2 reviews

    These yummy pecan bars start with a homemade pastry crust and pile on lots of semisweet chocolate. They’re perfect for...


    Baked Pumpkin Goat Cheese Alfredo with Bacon

    8 reviews

    This is a unique and delicious pasta, perfect for fall. I made this for my girlfriends, and everyone asked for...


    Italian-Style Lima Beans

    1 review

    This Italian-style side dish will delight lima bean lovers. Not only is it a colorful addition to the menu, the...


    Baked Chicken Nachos

    9 reviews

    This chicken nachos recipe is delicious and so simple. Rotisserie (or leftover) chicken keeps it quick, and the seasonings and...


    Chili-Basil Tomato Soup

    4 reviews

    A co-worker shared this recipe, and my husband and I both love it! We serve it with a fresh salad...

    Citrus Chicken with Peppers

    4 reviews

    “This dish is so attractive and healthy. I tried a similar recipe, but the addition of citrus and honey makes...


    Speedy Cinnamon Rolls

    7 reviews

    On special occasions when we were growing up, my mother would make as many as four batches of these delicious...


    Swiss Chicken Sliders

    5 reviews

    Friends came over for a spur-of-the-moment bonfire, and I dreamed up these quick chicken sliders so we'd have something to...


    Stuffed Bell Peppers

    1 review

    Looking for a great way to give leftover meat loaf a whole new taste? Try this simple stuffed peppers variation...


    Danish Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    I love cooking a ham for my family, because that means we'll be having this delicious hearty soup later that...


    Linguine Alfredo

    1 review

    Use up leftover noodles by tossing them with this wonderful creamy garlic sauce from Loretta Ruda of Kennesaw, Georgia. "This...


    Crunchy-Coated Walleye

    12 reviews

    Potato flakes make a golden coating for these fish fillets, which are a breeze to fry on the stovetop. —Sondra...


    Zucchini Chip Chocolate Cake

    33 reviews

    This moist, chocolatey cake makes good use of summer’s bounty of zucchini. Serve it alone or with fresh berries.
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    Taco Crackers

    3 reviews

    One handful of these crispy oyster crackers is never enough. Taco seasoning and chili powder give the munchies a fun...

    Spinach Minestrone

    5 reviews

    "Sprinkle grated Parmesan on bowls of this flavorful soup that's chock-full of spinach, beans and pasta," recommends Gladys De Boer...


    Swiss Tuna Melts

    9 reviews

    We like Swiss tuna melts served with homemade vegetable soup. You’ll love the crunch that celery gives to the creamy...


    Fruit Cocktail Cake with Butter Sauce

    3 reviews

    MY FAMILY doesn't care for fruitcake, but we like this modified version. It's similar to a date-nut bread and we...


    Garden Quinoa Salad

    5 reviews

    This recipe is special to me because it’s delicious as well as healthful. Serve it hot or cold, and enjoy...


    Mushroom Penne Bake

    3 reviews

    This is an easy, hearty and delicious meal for a chilly evening! Its cheesy goodness will have you going in...


    Mini Sour Cream Biscuits

    2 reviews

    These buttery mini muffins are flaky, tender and a snap to make because you start with convenient biscuit mix. Sara...

    Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

    9 reviews

    This recipe came about by accident when I was making ribs for company and discovered I didn't have enough sauce....


    Plum-Good Pork Chops

    14 reviews

    Ginger and plum sauce add Asian flavor that makes this dish a standout. A side of crunchy coleslaw is the...


    Brunch Lasagna

    9 reviews

    A professional cook, I appreciate make-ahead dishes like this one. Pop it into the oven before guests arrive...add fresh fruit...


    Kale & Bean Soup

    12 reviews

    Chock-full of veggies, this soup soothes both the body and the spirit. The kale is packed with nutrients, including omega-3s,...


    Honey-Orange Glazed Pork Loin

    3 reviews

    After finding this idea in a magazine, I changed it up to make it my own. I like to keep...


    Shrimp Lo Mein

    6 reviews

    This recipe is simple, fast, healthy and very adaptable. You can change the seafood or vegetables to your taste. —Sherri...