Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I was asked to bring vegetables for a party and wasn’t feeling inspired until I remembered Mom served green beans...

Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...

We make this main dish and side together, and adjust the heat from the red pepper flakes depending on who's...

After one taste, it will be easy to see why this chicken is my son's favorite.—Robert McCart, Blue Ridge, Georgia...

Top layers of puff pastry and peanut butter ice cream with a warm, sweet drizzle the whole family will love!...

This unique cream soup has a splendid flavor combination of artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. —Malee Jergensen, Murray, Utah

Expecting brunch company but short on time? Parfaits are the perfect solution. Feel free to mix and match with whatever...

This fragrant salad is a vitamin and protein powerhouse. Toss in leftover cooked turkey to make it a meal the...

Out of all the jams I make, this is my grandmother’s favorite. She anxiously waits for late June to come...

When chocolate and mint get together with a hint of peppermint, mmm…magic happens. If you don't have mini muffin pans...

Every summer, my grandmother would treat us to her garden-fresh berries and this delicate, piquant soft custard sauce.

For my son’s first Christmas home from Iraq, I wanted everything to feel magical. He loves meringue cookies, so I...

After sampling bacon jam at a restaurant, I just had to try making it at home. My family loved the...

My mother made this cobbler for hay balers at lunchtime and for her quilt club. I've shared the recipe with...

Have grill masters on your Christmas list? Consider giving them a special homemade mustard flavored with maple syrup, allspice and...

I discovered a different way to serve economical turkey thighs. I simmer them in tomato sauce, green chiles and seasonings...

Salmon is a staple where I live, so I tried it in a stir-fry. My recipe has an orange glaze,...

Not too sweet, these nutty, crunchy cookies go well with a cup of hot coffee...and travel well in care packages,...

These griddle burritos with bacon and veggies make an awesome hand-held meal. I use fresh pico de gallo when I...

I love nothing more than a cold beer and a shucked oyster, so when my partners and I opened Saw’s...

Tangy lemon and sweet tarragon give this creamy asparagus soup a springtime flavor you’ll savor and share. —Stacy Mullens, Gresham,...

When the big meal is over, I make a smoothie using leftover cranberry sauce. Don’t have a frozen banana? Use...

Mom knew how to get us to eat our vegetables - she'd serve this colorful blend of fresh zucchini, summer...

My kids love to help make these towers. They measure, mix, whisk and build stacks. It's a family custom and...

This is a cool, always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make this...

Roast beef, red onion and blue cheese really amp up this deluxe grilled sandwich. If you like a little heat,...

Even after more than 50 years of marriage, I love to bake and cook for family and friends. The recipe...

These meatballs are braised in hoisin sauce and cabernet sauvignon for a delicious, rich sauce. If you prefer not to...

My chocolate-cherry bread pudding uses Panettone, the holiday bread people often receive but aren't sure how to use. I make...