Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

I look forward to having fresh Bing cherries every summer, and I freeze some so I can serve this simple,...

Use a container of Amie's beef mix and your microwave oven to make this main dish in minutes. Green peppers...

When you're in the mood for soup that's big on beef flavor, reach for this robust recipe on beef flavor,...

If you're trying to cut back on meat, you'll appreciate this main dish from Joan Donahue of Bensalem, Pennsylvania. The...

My grandmother used to make this pie when I was a small child. A Brooklyn woman gave her the recipe,...

After a hectic day, our family loves coming home to the inviting smell of Italian beef wafting from our slow...

These colorful kabobs from our Test Kitchen home economists pair special shrimp and garden-fresh vegetables for a memorable main dish...

When my husband and I were first married, we dined at an inn that served a flavorful plum soup. After...

MY Father’s Mother made this a grandchildren’s favorite, a dish she brought with her from Czechoslovakia. This hot salad is...

“I've found this recipe to be a favorite to serve to any of our 23 grandchildren. They always love hot...

I’ve cooked lobster alla diavola (devil’s style) since I was first married. We serve lobster at family celebrations, usually with...

Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah

I love to try new dishes for my husband and myself, and also for when we entertain. I collect recipes...

Luscious caramel apples aren't forbidden fruit when you fix them the way Tami Escher of Dumont, Minnesota does. Folks will...

Our honey mustard glaze gives every bite of these brats a sweet and punchy flavor. Everyone who tries them agrees...

These lean little lamb chops from Jill Heatwole of Pittsville, Maryland are packed with the flavors of rosemary, ginger and...

These waffles freeze well, so toast them all week long. For a fall version, substitute 1/2 cup pumpkin puree for...

Our area is known for beef, and we make this tenderloin recipe often. But the marinade would also be good...

As a confirmed chocoholic, this is my all-time favorite treat. I found the original recipe more than 20 years ago,...

The wonderful spice mixture doesn't add heat, only great flavor. This just may be the best corn you've ever had!...

I like to dress up these mashed spuds with a whole bulb of roasted garlic. It may seem like overkill,...

Carole Floyd from Exmore, Virginia can just about guarantee rave reviews for this creamy seafood dish! “To dress up the...

These deep-fried breads were a hit when I made them for our daughter's birthday party. They're a fun way to...

These cheery and cute cookies will delight kids of all ages! I like to make fun foods but don't care...

These savory subs make a family-pleasing meal that comes together in no time. The tender roast beef goes great with...

Polly Heer of Cabot, Arkansas brings us this special side dish. A hint of wine, while not necessary, boosts the...

Dress up a cookie plate with these old-fashioned spice bars full of raisins, molasses, cinnamon, ginger and nuts. Then dip...

Marinated in soy sauce, lime juice, red pepper and ginger, the pork takes on plenty of flavor—and is special enough...

From Sharon Delaney-Chronis in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin: When I first prepared this change-of-pace soup for a party, everyone called it...