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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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    What Is a Dutch Oven?

    You’ve reached for it hundreds of times, but have you ever wondered, “What is a Dutch oven?” With...


    95 Brand-New Slow Cooker Recipes You Haven’t Tried Yet

    Give your slow cooker new life with dozens of just-released recipes. These slow cooker recipes are just what you need...


    Chocolate-Stuffed Peanut Butter Skillet Cookie

    2 reviews

    A surprise chocolate filling makes this peanut butter chocolate skillet cookie extra delicious! Serve warm from the oven with a...


    Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits

    1 review

    These biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up...


    Baked Cannellini Beans

    1 review

    My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...


    Turtle Skillet

    This caramel-chocolate dip with buttery biscuit dippers is delicious! You can use refrigerated croissants instead of biscuits for a flakier...


    Ghost Pepper Popcorn Cornbread

    1 review

    I love popcorn and lots of spice and heat. Recently, I have been dabbling with ghost peppers and came up...


    Cast-Iron White Chocolate Tart

    This decadent dessert is worth every calorie. If you aren't a fan of citrus, leave out the orange flavoring and...

    Granny’s Apple Scalloped Potatoes

    6 reviews

    This scalloped potatoes with apples dish is delicious with baked breaded pork chops, which you could cook at the same...


    Muffuletta Wellingtons

    This recipe is inspired by the muffuletta, a sandwich originating in New Orleans that's made with deli meat and olive...


    Professional Chefs Reveal Their Favorite Grilling Tricks

    Summertime and the cooking's easy. Just follow these surefire tips to flame-broiled heaven.


    How to Cook with an Indoor Grill

    If the weather isn't cooperating, move your grilling session inside! We'll tell you everything you need to know about how...


    Yoda Soda

    It takes only three ingredients to create this jazzed-up Yoda soda punch. Instead of vanilla ice cream, try it with...


    Lightsaber Pretzels

    Candy-coated lightsaber pretzels take on a fun Star Wars theme. These treats are wonderfully sweet and salty. —Taste of Home...


    Air-Fryer Lemon Chicken Thighs

    2 reviews

    These air-fryer lemon chicken thighs remind me of Sunday dinner. The lemon and herb butter really makes the chicken flavorful...


    30 Unbelievably Tender Slow-Cooker Ribs

    What could make fall-off-the-bone ribs even more delicious? Not having to spend hours standing at a grill! Get ready for...


    Are You Making This Dangerous Mistake with Your Meat Thermometer?

    This simple step will ensure that all of your meat is safe to eat.

    12 of Our Top Slow-Cooker Corn Recipes

    Make the most of your favorite summer veggie with these slow-cooker corn recipes.


    Vegetarian Farro Skillet

    2 reviews

    Farro is a type of wheat that was popular in ancient Rome. A good source of fiber, it includes more...


    Sausage Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Dinner

    2 reviews

    This foolproof weeknight dinner is naturally gluten free, and is on your table in no time! It is easily adaptable...


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    38 Easy Summer Side Dishes for the Slow Cooker

    These easy side dishes come together in your slow cooker, so they won't warm up your house on hot summer...


    Roasted Rosemary Sweet Potatoes

    4 reviews

    These rosemary sweet potatoes are simply one of the best recipes we've ever made. Roasting them brings out all of...


    Sweet Potato Pone

    Sweet potatoes are among my favorite vegetables, and this sweet potato pone is my absolute favorite way to prepare them....

    What Is Butcher’s Twine?

    You've probably seen recipes that call for trussing a roast or whole chicken with butcher's twine. But what is it,...


    Syrian Green Beans with Fresh Herbs

    This how my mom always made green beans. She got the recipe from a neighbor when we lived in Turkey....


    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tagine with Pumpkin

    2 reviews

    I first discovered tagines—Moroccan stews—when my oldest son was a baby, and I've loved them ever since. I used a...


    Cauliflower Stuffing

    This cauliflower stuffing is the vegan substitute you've been looking for. It's perfect for the holidays. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin


    Here’s How to Get the Garlic Smell Out of Your Cutting Board

    Yes, it’s possible to deodorize your cutting board.


    Pressure-Cooker Wine-Braised Beef Shanks

    I adapted this from a slow-cooker recipe to one that takes about 2 hours start to finish, using a pressure...