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 Fix Tough Meat in the Slow Cooker

    You expect the slow cooker to deliver a tender roast, right? But when it doesn't, this is how to fix...


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    Our All-Time Best Bread Machine Recipes

    Don't neglect this gadget! These bread machine recipes make creating a homemade loaf (or batch of buns or rolls) incredibly...


    Slow-Cooker Meatballs

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    This idea came to me while sitting on my back porch. The combination of meats and ingredients in the sauce...


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    100 of the Best Dutch Oven Recipes: Soups, Desserts, Drinks and Mains

    Put your favorite pot to work with our best Dutch oven recipes—including recipes for dinners, sides, drinks and even desserts.


    Sweet Hoosier Dog Sauce

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    In our area of Indiana, we love sweet coney sauce on our hot dogs! Our town still has an old...


    31 Slow-Cooker Recipes For May

    May meal planning has never been easier. These slow-cooker recipes will help you eat well all month long.


    Pressure-Cooker Apple Balsamic Chicken

    8 reviews

    I just love the sweet and tart flavor that balsamic vinegar gives to this easy dish. After cooking in the...


    Sausage & Chickpea Skillet

    3 reviews

    This quick sausage and chickpea dish is perfect for weeknight meals! You can throw it together quickly with just a...


    Quick Chicken Minestrone

    You'll love this flavorful chicken minestrone soup that comes together with pantry ingredients. Dress it up by serving the dish...


    Green Salad with Shrimp and Wine Vinaigrette

    This veggie and seafood salad is light and versatile—you can use whatever vegetables you prefer. —Cecilia Flowers, Nashville, North Carolina


    Mushroom & Spinach Risotto

    I had never tried mushroom spinach risotto until a trip to Paris a few years ago. Since then, I worked...


    Quinoa, Fresh Fig & Honey-Balsamic Parfaits

    This quinoa yogurt parfait is special to me because of its wholesome ingredients. Quinoa is gluten-free, which is good for...


    How to Bake a Bundt Cake With a Bundt Pan Substitute

    Don't have the right equipment? Don't worry! You're not the first person on the hunt for a Bundt pan substitute.


    Chicken Bacon Triangles

    We host an annual Christmas party, and I whip up a new menu item every year. These golden chicken and...


    Spanakopita

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    I love having appetizers on hand in the freezer, especially when the holiday season is fast approaching. This easy spanakopita...


    Chocolate Pecan Pavlova

    This will definitely capture your taste buds! This recipe is one of my family's favorites—especially at the holidays. Although it...

    Greek Chicken with Green Beans

    8 reviews

    My Greek grandmother made the most delicious Greek chicken and green beans with a lemon-tomato flavor. Whenever I make this...


    Open-Faced Breakfast Banh Mi

    I love banh mi sandwiches because of the delicious pickled veggies. I also love naan, so I combined the two...


    Everything Breakfast Sliders

    3 reviews

    These breakfast sliders combine all your favorite morning foods—like eggs, bacon and bagels—into one tasty package. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Beef Curry with Rice

    1 review

    Instead of going out to a restaurant, I created this beef curry recipe using a chuck roast, spinach and spices...


    Mac & Cheese Pork Sliders

    I love pork sliders! This sweet and savory recipe was created out of leftover ingredients I had in my fridge....


    Chicken Cordon Bleu Sliders

    4 reviews

    Sandwiches are my favorite food, so I’m always searching for new ideas. I like sloppy joes and wondered if I...

    Pineapple RumChata Shortcakes

    1 review

    This deliciously different dessert is made in the slow cooker instead of in the oven. When done, add final touches...


    Pasta Napolitana

    3 reviews

    This is the ultimate meat lovers sauce and is my copycat version of The Cheesecake Factory's pasta. Rich and hearty,...


    Air-Fryer Papas Rellenas

    1 review

    A Cuban classic, these satisfying, crispy-coated potato balls are filled with a savory ground beef mixture known as picadillo. We...


    Air-Fryer Coconut-Crusted Turkey Fingers

    1 review

    My granddaughter shared this recipe for turkey fingers with me. With a plum dipping sauce, they're just the thing for...


    Air-Fryer Stuffed Pork Chops

    1 review

    These air-fryer stuffed pork chops are one of my favorite dishes to serve guests. I know they'll love them! —Lorraine...


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    Air-Fryer Red Potatoes

    7 reviews

    Roasting is one of my favorite ways to prepare veggies. Some fragrant rosemary, fresh or dried, gives these air-fryer red...