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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    Lick-the-Bowl-Clean Hummus

    15 reviews

    Everyone loves hummus, but I enjoy the garlic and onion types so much that I decided to let them shine...


    Brown Sugar & Banana Oatmeal

    15 reviews

    Oatmeal is a favorite breakfast food, quick, easy and filling. I came up with this version by using some of...


    Slow-Cooked Moroccan Chicken

    19 reviews

    Herbs and spices really work their magic on plain chicken in this dish, and the dried fruit adds an exotic...


    Grilled Chipotle Shrimp

    22 reviews

    I created this recipe for a Cinco de Mayo party, and it was a hit! It’s so easy, yet has...


    Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup

    5 reviews

    Frequently requested at family get-togethers, this rich and hearty soup is ready in a flash. Cooking for a vegetarian? Swap...


    Slow-Cooker Baked Apples

    Coming home to this irresistible dessert on a dreary day is just wonderful; it’s slow-cooker easy. — Evangeline Bradford, Erlanger,...


    Root Beer BBQ Ribs

    10 reviews

    The slow cooker does a great job of creating super tender and juicy ribs. The yummy sauce has a mildly...


    Northwest Salmon Salad

    5 reviews

    I love that I can use my favorite Northwest ingredients—salmon, blueberries and hazelnuts—all in one recipe. The salmon
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    Lemon-Parsley Baked Cod

    57 reviews

    After trying a few baked cod recipes, this was the first fish recipe that got two thumbs up from my...


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    Carolina Crab Boil

    6 reviews

    This pot is a fun way to feed a crowd for a tailgate. You can serve it two ways: Drain...


    Lip-Smackin’ BBQ Chicken

    4 reviews

    The kids always say “prepare to lick your lips” when we have friends over for barbecue chicken. I’m proud of...


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    Pork Chops with Mushroom Bourbon Sauce

    11 reviews

    The golden crusted pork chops are accompanied with a rich mushroom sauce. This scrumptious entree is loved by my family...


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    Summer Breakfast Skillet

    Sizzle up spicy chorizo, veggies and eggs with this breakfast skillet recipe that keeps you going all morning. If I...


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    Simple Creamy Chicken Enchiladas

    71 reviews

    This chicken enchilada recipe is one of the first dishes I created and cooked for my husband right after we...


    Moo Shu Mushroom Wraps

    With so many awesome veggies out there, I'm always playing around with the ingredients in these sandwiches. Sometimes I add...


    Provolone-Stuffed Pork Chops with Tarragon Vinaigrette

    6 reviews

    Provolone cheese and a fresh tarragon vinaigrette give these stuffed pork chops the savory feel of dining in Provence. —Barbara...


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    Creamy Sausage-Mushroom Rigatoni

    27 reviews

    In Rome, we dined near the Pantheon. The amazing restaurant is now history, but its memory lives on in this...

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    Caramel Apple Strudel

    19 reviews

    My father, who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria, would tell us stories about how his mother covered all...


    Sweet Orange Chicken

    6 reviews

    This orange chicken recipe with orange marmalade is a family favorite. It's sure to be a hit at your next...


    Gingerbread Coffee Cake

    3 reviews

    At our house, we love gingerbread that’s not too sweet. To sweeten it, mix confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract...


    Broccoli and Carrot Cheese Bake

    1 review

    A creamy sauce flavored with cheese makes vegetables so much more appealing to my crowd. This holiday side dish will...


    Lemon-Butter Brussels Sprouts

    10 reviews

    Kick up these stovetop lemon Brussels sprouts with fresh lemon zest. Even my toddler will eat this up! — Jenn...


    Tilapia Tostadas

    11 reviews

    Even my non-fish-loving family enjoys this recipe. It’s a winner in my book. —Jennifer Kolb, Overland Park, Kansas

    Lemon Thyme Green Tea

    Fresh sprigs of lemon thyme make this citrusy tea so refreshing—it’s like sipping summer from a cup. My family and...


    Spicy Orange Chicken

    2 reviews

    I created a citrusy version of General Tso's chicken. Top with sesame seeds and green onions, roasted red peppers and...


    Mojito Pulled Pork

    11 reviews

    This fork-tender pulled pork tastes fabulous on a bun, or in a wrap or tortilla. My kids like it spooned...


    Warm Sticky Toffee Pudding

    3 reviews

    This rich dessert is not pudding in the American sense of the word. The moist, spiced cake is loaded with...


    French Onion Soup with Meatballs

    2 reviews

    I got the idea for how to make this soup after I went to a brewhouse restaurant that put ale...


    Parmesan Mushroom Tartlets

    2 reviews

    My easy tartlets loaded with a cheesy mushroom filling take advantage of refrigerated crescent roll dough. I think they’re best...