Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Deciding to make a real homemade dessert one night, I mixed up this pudding. It's from my favorite cookbook with...

"I entertain often, so this crowd-pleasing dessert is frequently on the menu," relates Evelyn Schmidt of Toms River, New Jersey....

Rich color, a perky texture and tongue-tingling flavor make this relish a feast for the eyes and the taste buds....

Loaded with cake cubes and fruit, an old English trifle is always welcome at a holiday dinner. The creamy, homemade...

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...

My family and friends never fail to include these chocolates on their Christmas wish list. Luckily, this recipe makes a...

My husband and I like this salad's fresh taste and the fact that it uses beets, spinach, mint and onion,...

Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I...

This old-fashioned dessert tastes like the comforting long-cooked pudding Grandma used to make, but it really is quick and easy...

For an eye-appealing addition to a picnic, potluck or other gathering, try this molded gelatin salad. With lovely color, creamy...

Jean Gaines of Russellville, Kentucky marinates and skewers several servings of this dish, freezing extras for future events. "Not only...

One exceptional entree Sherri gets cracking on in advance is her Tuna Cheese Omelet. "I try to keep containers of...

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...