Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Learn how to put your favorite gear to work. We’ve got tips on how to make the most of your pressue cooker, Dutch oven, cast-iron skillet, air fryer and much more.

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    Garlic Cream Sauce

    2 reviews

    This rich, easy garlic cream sauce recipe is requested at every family occasion I attend. Don't be afraid to alter...


    Salted Brown Sugar and Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

    1 review

    These bakery-style cookies are a deliciously unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie! The combination of rye flour, chocolate...


    Banana Pudding Tart

    Here's a tart version of the classic banana pudding. Use the entire box of vanilla wafers, reserving 1/4 cup to...


    Cinnamon Rolls with Cookie Butter Filling

    I created this recipe when I had a jar of cookie butter on hand and I was craving cinnamon rolls....


    How to Make Perfectly Crispy Air-Fryer Bacon

    Save your pans, stovetop and sink from bacon grease by cooking this breakfast staple in an air fryer.


    How to Take Care of Your Dutch Oven so You’ll Have It Forever

    Dutch ovens are pretty heavy-duty, but they do need some maintenance from time to time. Learn how to clean a...


    How to Use the Most Popular Ice Cream Makers

    Got your eye on a new gadget this summer? Learn how to use an ice cream maker so you can...


    The Best Kitchen Torches of 2024

    Looking for an incredible sear on a steak, the crispiest crust on your mac and cheese, or a perfectly caramelized...

    Seared Scallops with Polenta and Avocado Cream

    This is a really impressive dish. It's beautiful but simple and a wonderful dinner party entree. If you can find...


    Savory Rice-Stuffed Apples

    My family has several apple trees, so I am challenged to create new recipes each fall. This side dish is...


    Speedy Shrimp Flatbreads

    1 review

    My husband and I are hooked on flatbread pizzas, especially this shrimp flatbread pizza recipe. I make at least one...


    Rotisserie-Style Chicken

    2 reviews

    My mother used to fix this rotisserie-style chicken when I lived at home, and we called it Church Chicken because...


    Kabobless Chicken and Vegetables

    7 reviews

    As the primary caregiver for my grandma, I am trying to cook healthier for her. I am fascinated with Mediterranean...


    Slow-Cooker Al Pastor Bowls

    5 reviews

    You'll love this easy version of a traditional Mexican favorite. Serve this al pastor bowl over rice or in tortillas...


    The Dangerous Reason You Should Never Use a Wire Brush to Clean Your Grill

    It's important to keep your grill clean, but using a wire grill brush can be more dangerous than helpful.


    Thai Pork Satay

    I love this recipe since it can be made as a main dish or as an appetizer. For appetizer portions,...


    Maple and Cream Apple Pie

    1 review

    The cream in this pie makes it so rich and toothsome! If you're looking for something a little out of...

    Tuna Croquettes

    This tuna croquettes recipe is one of our favorites. My husband and I grow our own cucumbers and dill, both...


    Chicken Marsala Pasta

    Back in 2008, I won first place in a state fair cooking contest with this chicken marsala pasta. I absolutely...


    Slow-Cooker Duck Breasts

    My husband and son are duck hunters, and I am always trying to find new ways to cook the meat....


    Slow-Cooker Beef Tenderloin

    3 reviews

    I created this slow-cooker beef tenderloin recipe when I was having guests over. It tastes incredible with little effort. —Amanda...


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    Muffin-Tin Scrambled Eggs

    1 review

    I made these one year at Christmas as a way to save time, and they were a big hit. I...


    Roasted Tuscan Chicken Dinner

    6 reviews

    When an Italian friend shared many years ago that she often added Italian sausages to her pan of baked chicken,...

    Pizza Beans

    2 reviews

    Take this pizza-inspired dish to your next party. It makes an amazing side, or you can enjoy a larger serving...


    Glazed Carrots with Green Grapes

    After receiving a slow cooker many years ago and not knowing what to do with the thing, I finally branched...


    Indian Rice and Carrot Pudding

    This Indian carrot pudding recipe is rich in flavor and very easy to prepare. —Daljeet Singh, Coral Springs, Florida



    Mixed Veggies and Rice

    To add variety to sides for those who don't care for potatoes, I came up with this colorful dish. It's...


    Orange Rosemary Carrots

    1 review

    Our whole family loves rosemary, and I grow it along with carrots in my garden every year. This is a...