Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

For years, people have told me I make the best hot dog chili out there. It’s timeless, it’s family-friendly, and...

The key to the distinctive flavor in this casserole is the use of Italian sausage. The nice balance of ingredients...

Dressed greens on top of warm pizza may sound a little strange but trust me, it's fantastic. —Tracy Youngman, Post...

My favorite kitchen appliance is the slow cooker, and I use mine more than anyone else I know. It does...

I created this toasted sandwich last summer using homemade hummus and veggies from our garden. We really can't get enough!...

This recipe was inspired by my daughter's favorite food—Buffalo wings! It tastes as if it came from a restaurant. —Melissa...

Sometimes I'll add canned or frozen corn to this hearty casserole to give it more color.—Rhonda Hogan, Eugene, Oregon

This recipe is so appealing because you can make it the night before and then pop it into the oven...

This blended soup is loaded with vegetables, so it's delicious as well as good for you. Plus, its beautiful golden...

I've been using this recipe ever since I was a little girl. I like it because it's easier than making...

This side dish is ideal when you’d like to serve your vegetables in a different way for a special dinner....

Club soda gives these crisp waffles a fluffy texture. With only four ingredients, homemade waffles don't get much easier than...

My girlfriend gave me this delicious recipe years ago. I’ve made it ever since for family and friends, and they...

Everyone loves red velvet, but any cake mix can work here. I've even rolled chopped macadamia nuts into pineapple cake...

Moderately crispy with a rich and creamy filling, these semi-spicy appetizers taste like they’ve been fried. —Danielle Booth, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Coffee adds richness to the gravy, which is perfect for sopping up with crusty bread or draping over mashed potatoes....

Mostly fruit and nuts, these sweet and chewy clusters make excellent gifts, freeze well, can be shipped easily, and most...

Assemble this midday and your dinner will be ready and waiting for you.

I love to make this dip for parties, because it is so easy and I usually have all the ingredients...

“I first made this recipe for a crowd of 11 people,“ recalls Debby Chiorino in Pt. Hueneme, CA. “And everyone—from...

Little bites deliver big flavor in this combination of tangy sausage and creamy cheese in crisp wontons. The recipe is...

Packed with tomatoes, beans, corn and, of course, shrimp, this bold and spicy soup is shared by Elizabeth Lewis of...

"We like the sweet cinnamony flavor of this instant oatmeal at our house," relates Robert Caummisar of Grayson, Kentucky. The...

I often makes this zippy roast when expecting dinner guests. It gives me time to visit with them, and even...

This tasty dinner has been a great time-saver for me. I usually cut up the chicken, onion and peppers while...

You'll love this rich, thick mole sauce with it's authentic flavor. The result is well worth the prep. mdash; Taste...

Get them up and out the door with these hearty handhelds. —Jenny White, Glen, Mississippi

When Mom came to live with me several years ago, I told her it was now my turn to cook....

I got this recipe from a friend, and I’ve often served it at church potlucks. There are never leftovers! It’s...