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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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    Orange Gelatin Pretzel Salad

    29 reviews

    Salty pretzels pair nicely with the sweet fruit in this refreshing layered salad. It’s a family favorite that is a...


    Contest-Winning Pumpkin Cheesecake Dessert

    19 reviews

    With its gingersnap crust and maple syrup drizzle, this rich and creamy spiced pumpkin dessert never fails to get rave...


    Grilled Potatoes

    4 reviews

    Need a simple sidekick to serve with steaks or chops? Try these grilled potatoes, which are bursting with fresh flavor....


    Golden Lemon Bread

    8 reviews

    This wonderful bread, made from my grandmother’s recipe, won Best of Show at the New Mexico State Fair. It’s so...


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    Meringue Bones

    21 reviews

    This unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be...


    Mummies on a Stick

    9 reviews

    These little hot dogs are all "wrapped up" in Halloween fun. Kids really enjoy them! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Strawberry Ghosts

    57 reviews

    Kids will gasp in delight at these adorable ghosts. Juicy strawberries, chocolate and a lick of almond flavor make these...


    Summer Celebration Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    I wanted to make my youngest son an ice cream cake one year for his summer birthday, as he prefers...

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    Potluck Banana Cake

    118 reviews

    I found this recipe more than five years ago and have been making it for family gatherings ever since. The...


    Caramel Apple Fondue

    5 reviews

    I serve this warm caramel dip with sliced apples while we're watching football games on Sunday afternoons. It really warms...


    Mulled Merlot

    3 reviews

    This mulled wine recipe is sure to warm up your holiday guests! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Sparkling Peach Bellinis

    3 reviews

    Folks will savor the subtle kiss of peach flavor in this elegant brunch beverage. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen,...


    Crumb-Coated Red Snapper

    12 reviews

    I reel in compliments with this moist, crispy red snapper recipe. Heart-healthy omega-3 oils are an added bonus with the...


    Pizza Spaghetti

    5 reviews

    The idea for this recipe came to me when I saw someone dip a slice of pizza into a pasta...


    Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce

    8 reviews

    I’m always looking for lighter recipes to take on tailgate outings—and this one works fabulously for grilling. Just whip up...


    Blueberry-Rhubarb Crumble

    15 reviews

    A dollop of whipped topping adds a nice finishing touch to this satisfying crumble. Sometimes I drizzle a little flavored...


    Grilled Peach Sundaes

    These peaches with a hint of grill flavor are sweet and juicy. We serve them in a waffle bowl with...

    Back-to-School Cookies

    11 reviews

    These have become a favorite for almost anyone who tries them, and they make a delicious after-school treat, especially with...


    Ginger-Glazed Grilled Honeydew

    If you've never grilled fruit like this before, you're in for a real treat! I love the idea of cooking...


    Cheese-Stuffed Burgers for Two

    12 reviews

    Here’s a sandwich that does traditional burgers one better—with a surprise pocket of cheddar! My family really enjoys the melted...


    Peanut Butter Chippers

    23 reviews

    The smell of peanut butter and chocolate always brings my cookie-hungry family running to the kitchen. The recipe is so...


    Easy Latte

    2 reviews

    A latte has the same ingredients as a cappuccino, but is topped with just a thin layer of foamy milk....


    Honey Coffee

    8 reviews

    For a soothing pick-me-up, sip this pleasantly sweet coffee, inspired by the taste of a traditional Spanish latte. —Taste of...

    Pumpkin Pie Latte

    29 reviews

    I can't wait for fall to arrive so my favorite coffee shops will bring back pumpkin lattes. The rest of...


    Easy Cappuccino

    Traditionally, a cappuccino is one part espresso mixed with one part steamed milk, then topped with one part foamed milk....


    Prosciutto Provolone Panini

    4 reviews

    During the busy holiday season, I like to make this "uptown" take on grilled cheese sandwiches for a quick lunch...


    Hawaiian Cheese Bread

    24 reviews

    This bread is absolutely delicious. A friend of my mother’s took it to a party at work, and after one...


    Coconut-Layered Pound Cake

    10 reviews

    If you love chocolate, almonds and coconut, this cake is for you. It comes together in a flash and tastes...


    Lemon Basil Salmon

    5 reviews

    My husband came up with this easy, foil-packet recipe for flaky, fork-tender salmon. This recipe is a winner. —Marianne Bauman...