Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Mmm! These ooey-gooey goodies will have everyone licking maple syrup from their fingers—and reaching for seconds. The yeast dough chills...

My soothing white hot chocolate is a great warm-up after a wintry day spent sledding or ice skating. Or include...

Chock-full of fish, shrimp and scallops, this comforting chowder has been pleasing my family for many years. The seasoned oyster...

This recipe originally called for chicken; in addition to pork, I've tried it with grouse for a change of pace.

My husband and I really enjoy fresh asparagus. So we were thrilled when I found this recipe for asparagus and...

This colorful tea with its sweet spicy flavor is a great winter warmer-upper. The aroma is sure to bring guests...

This marinade is magic —it will make even economy cuts of beef tender and delicious. —Gail Garcelon, Beaverton, Oregon

I adapted this recipe from the back of a frozen dinner roll package. You can prepare the rolls the night...

Here's a sophisticated version of fruit bark. Dark chocolate turns into a rich mocha flavor with the espresso powder. If...

This is my delicious version of a classic comfort food from my childhood: stuffed peppers. The cream cheese gives it...

So much rich, chocolaty flavor, so little time! My trufflelike cookies are deceptively easy to make and look so elegant...

O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...

Dorothy Pritchett of Wills Point, Texas shares a great way to present sweet, tender carrots. She glazes the colorful coins...

Frozen phyllo tart shells bake up to crispy perfection that’s heavenly with this warm, rich, creamy filling. They’re a snap...

When we have family gatherings, we give the slow cooker kitchen duty. This yummy chicken with pumpkin and apricots has...

When I was looking for something new, I started playing with flavors and came up with this very tasty dish....

Cap off dinner with these Brownie Sundaes. With prepared brownies, I can fix this sweet treat in a flash. For...

"I was raised on a farm, where we had chickens as well as other farm animals, so ate a lot...

Chicken makes these burritos super kid-friendly, and it doesn't get a lot simpler than putting them together. —Clara Coulson Minney,...

Green tomato pie makes an awesome conversation piece. I took it to a potluck and it was a delight to...

For a complete meal-in-one, you'll savor this slow-cooked ham, broccoli and rice dish that has all the goodness of an...

The refreshing flavor of springtime fills every forkful of this tantalizing tart from Kristy Martin of Circle Pine, Minnesota. Oats...

I love Chinese food, and this soy-marinated tenderloin is one of my favorites. It's terrific served warm or cold, especially...

This appealing blend of rice and veggies complements most meats. The lemon peel and hot sauce transform regular fried rice...

"I make this beef in the slow cooker when I'm having a party so I don't have to spend the...

"I adapted my mother's creamy entree recipe for the microwave," relates Erlene Crusoe of Litchfield, Minnesota.

In Springfield, Missouri, Kristen Feola stir-fries this combination of tender chicken chunks, onions, broccoli, pepper and rice. Seasoned with garlic,...

Ken Leth of Aurora, Colorado tucks omelet ingredients into a tortilla wrap for a hearty breakfast dish.

You can make these goodies for the Christmas tree ahead of time! Simply whip up the cookies and store them...