Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

These huge cookies are a family favorite. No one can resist their sweet chocolaty taste.—Lori Sporer, Oakley, Kansas

Patricia Mickelson of San Jose, California came up with this oh-so-easy, colorful combination while looking for a veggie side dish...

We give traditional pizza a twist by rolling up the usual toppings in egg roll wrappers, then deep-frying them. Yum!...

"I have three young children, so I rely on meals that are quick and easy," relates Renee DePriest of Harrisburg,...

You wouldn't believe this golden brown chicken was made in the slow cooker. Packed with flavor, the meat is moist,...

"My saucy sea scallops are popular at dinner parties-plus, they're in my repertoire of easy weekday meals. The seasoning gives...

Juicy whole strawberries top off this impressive dessert.—L. C. Herschap, Luling, Texas

This recipe is an absolute winner for brunch, lunch or whenever. People really seem to go for the big chunks...

This recipe was given to me many years ago by a friend. Teaming chocolate with butterscotch for a marble cake...

A neighbor shared the recipe for this wonderful fruit sauce with me. It's a great way to use up a...

Turn the traditional hummingbird cake—flavored with pineapple, bananas and walnuts—into a bite-sized treat with these moist cupcakes. —Jessie Oleson, Santa...

Mom's friend gave her this recipe for Crock-Pot scalloped potatoes and ham years ago, and she shared it with me....

Here’s a moist, hearty, comforting and cozy meal-in-one to warm your family on chilly fall days. No ramekins? Just spoon...

I created this easy skillet dish to use up the boil-in-a-bag rice in my cabinet. The result packs a lot...

I made up this cowboy stew in the early 1970s when I was down to very little food in the...

A local restaurant that's famous for pitas inspired me to make my own Greek-style sandwiches at home. Feel free to...

My family loves stir-fries, and I love them even more because they are healthy and easy to prepare. I’ve been...

I had a pork tenderloin and ripe peaches that begged to be put together. The results proved irresistible! This fresh...

My cheesy corn quesadillas take only minutes going from skillet to table. They make craveable leftovers for brown-bag lunches, so...

You can use this warm, comforting milk to help you on your way to dreamland. —Leony Santoso, Winchester, Virginia

I tried this recipe for chicken with cashew nuts when making freezer meals with some friends. I was smitten! It's...

Such a cool idea for a light lunch or even an appetizer simply served in small lettuce leaves. When I...

Angel food cake is everyone’s favorite blank slate for making awesome desserts. Serve it with a simple glaze or pile...

I love to make this for my husband and myself to have on a cold night. It warms us right...

I got this golden soup recipe from a friend. Sometimes I add a few slices of red pepper to change...

The lemon pulls this flavorful and healthy dish together. You can use grated Parmesan cheese instead of Romano if you'd...

I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...

Moist, tender meat and thick, rich gravy are the hallmarks of my classic recipe simmered in a cast-iron pot. —Joyce...

Often we catch enough of our delicious Northwest salmon to send some to Michigan for my sister to enjoy. This...