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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    How to Clean a Blender in 30 Seconds, According to This Viral Video

    No need to stick your fingers near those sharp blades!


    The Best Accessories for Your Slow Cooker

    If you're BFFs with your slow cooker, you're going to love all the accessories we've found!


    How to Make an Air-Fryer Turkey Breast That’s Perfectly Juicy

    The magic of the air fryer continues with this Thanksgiving-worthy recipe for herb-rubbed turkey breast.


    Finnish Salmon and Dill Pie

    4 reviews

    Being of Finnish heritage, I am always thrilled when I find a family recipe. This salmon and dill pie came...


    Marinara

    2 reviews

    My mother, who was Italian American, called marinara sauce "gravy." She made this sauce in big batches several times a...


    Strawberry Cake Filling

    1 review

    Use this sweet strawberry cake filling for a cake roll or layer cake. It also tastes fantastic served over ice...


    Layered Yellow Cake with Chocolate Buttercream

    1 review

    This yellow cake will become your go-to recipe for birthdays, but the tender cake with flavorful chocolate buttercream is truly...


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    Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    3 reviews

    This easy vegan pumpkin bread recipe was given to me by my stepmom shortly after she and my dad got...

    13×9 Pans You’ll Love to Bake With

    We found the best 13x9 pans for every baking (and cooking!) occasion.


    Spiced Pomegranate-Pear Cake

    1 review

    This special-occasion pomegranate cake is a delicious combination of tender cake, tart fruit and rich buttercream. It is also beautiful...


    Cookie Cake

    1 review

    This oversized cookie cake recipe is so easy and quick that I just might make it instead of traditional cookies...


    Old-Fashioned Ermine Frosting

    2 reviews

    Ermine frosting brings back memories of being in the kitchen with my grandmother. This old-timey frosting was her go-to for...


    Pressure-Cooker Tuscan Chicken Pasta

    2 reviews

    If you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, this Tuscan chicken pasta recipe is just the ticket. After the...


    Dairy-Free Cream of Chicken Soup

    This delicious homemade dairy-free cream of chicken soup couldn't be easier to make. Since it's made with almond milk and...


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    Swedish Flop

    3 reviews

    Swedish flop was one of my Gramma Esther's favorites. Found mainly in the Chicago area, this combination of fluffy yeasted...


    The Ultimate Frying Pan Guide

    From cast-iron skillets to nonstick frying pans, this frying pan guide will help you pick the best pan to suit...


    15 Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipes The Whole Family Will Love

    These Instant Pot chicken soup recipes from bloggers, home cooks and our own Test Kitchen are like a hug...

    When to Use a Food Processor vs. a Blender

    Don’t pass up a great recipe because you’re missing an appliance. Our Test Kitchen pros explain the food processor vs....


    54 Fall Slow-Cooker Recipes We Love

    Autumn days call for comfort food. Fill your slow cooker with favorite fall ingredients to make soul-warming dinners, breakfasts and...


    Homemade Boston Cream Pie

    4 reviews

    This elegant-looking Boston cream pie is so easy to prepare. Our dinner guests always seem to enjoy it. —Jane Uphoff,...


    Kalua Pork

    5 reviews

    Planning a luau-themed party? This Kalua pork is the perfect main dish for your get-together. It will feed a crowd,...


    Currywurst

    5 reviews

    When I lived in Berlin, Germany, one of my favorite things to eat was currywurst and pommes frites. After I...


    Tofu Salad

    To make the tofu extra crispy in this tofu salad recipe, we recommend draining some of the liquid and cooking...

    Grilled Zucchini Salad with Mediterranean Dressing

    This zucchini salad with Mediterranean dressing is the best side dish. I also like to add summer squash for a...


    Madras Curried Eggs with Rice

    3 reviews

    Whoever said that gourmet foods take ages to prepare did not know about this traditional Indian curried eggs dish, which...


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    Chicken Souvlaki Pitas

    2 reviews

    This is a favorite at our house, especially in summer. A quick trip to the market for a few ingredients...


    Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp

    8 reviews

    Easy, quick and family friendly, this chili lime shrimp recipe is dairy free and comes together in about 30 minutes....


    Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod

    6 reviews

    I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in...


    Biscoff Hot Chocolate

    1 review

    Crumble Biscoff cookie pieces on top for a sweet touch. —James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor, Culinary