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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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    45 Slow-Cooker Recipes That Actually Sync With Your Work Schedule

    The slow cooker is so convenient for busy weekdays...unless the recipe calls for 4 or 6 hours of cooking time....


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    32 Fabulous Fruit-Forward Bundt Cakes

    Break out your favorite Bundt pan! These fruit-filled Bundt cake recipes are a sweet way to incorporate freshness into...


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    4 Things You Should Never Cook in Cast Iron

    The list of what not to cook in cast iron is much, much shorter than the things you should—we promise....


    Spicy Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

    7 reviews

    I make this spicy shrimp pasta a lot because it's a something my family never seems to get tired of....


    Pressure-Cooker Chocolate-Apricot Dump Cake

    Years ago, I used to prepare a dessert similar to this in the oven. Oh, it was so good. I...


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    How to Make Zucchini Noodles (With or Without a Spiralizer)

    Pasta has finally met its match. Our Test Kitchen experts walk you through how to make zucchini noodles—with or without...


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    12 Chocolate Bundt Cake Recipes You Have to Try

    Bundt cakes are simple and elegant. Combine them with chocolate and you've got a perfect dessert. Get started with our...


    32 Dutch Oven Recipes for Spring

    Your Dutch oven is perfect for any dish and any season. Make dinner simple with these spring Dutch oven recipes.

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    42 Slow Cooker Breakfast Ideas to Try This Weekend

    Slow down and enjoy your morning with any of these slow cooker breakfast ideas. From cinnamon rolls to hash brown...


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    65 Crockpot Freezer Meals

    These Crockpot freezer meals will ensure your dinners taste great. Simply meal prep now, freeze and reheat later.


    How to Make Easy Slow-Cooker Potato Soup

    Warm up a chilly day with this easy Crockpot potato soup. It's rich, decadent and definitely delicious—but don't take our...


    Berry Pretzel Fluff Dessert

    If you're asked to bring dessert to a summer potluck, this is the perfect recipe. It can be made ahead...


    Quick Shrimp Curry

    I like to serve optional toppings, such as limes, coconut and green onions, in bowls on the table. That way...


    Ham, Broccoli and Orzo Casserole

    8 reviews

    A kid-pleaser and the perfect comfort food, this gooey orzo casserole is a complete meal in one. For an extra...


    Slow-Cooker Spumoni Cake

    1 review

    I created this cake for a holiday potluck one year. It has become one of my most requested desserts. If...


    Quick Chicken Lo Mein

    2 reviews

    I can throw this chicken lo mein together on a weeknight when my kids are doing their homework. It uses...


    Slow-Cooker Berry Compote

    This berry compote is an old recipe my grandma made when I was younger. She always added extra blueberries to...

    Dutch Oven Pasta Bake

    3 reviews

    I was in a hurry one night, so I went on a pantry search to see what I had on...


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    Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

    3 reviews

    It always seems like my rhubarb goes bad in a hurry, so I was looking for a simple way to...


    Coconut-Macadamia Sheet Pan Pancakes

    1 review

    These sheet-pan pancakes are great for brunch when you want to serve a group without standing over the stove. The...


    Buffalo Bites

    Low-carb cauliflower Buffalo bites cook up fast in the air fryer, making them an easy snack or side dish. I...


    Lemon Shrimp Orzo

    5 reviews

    What I love about this recipe is that it's so tasty and it can be eaten hot or cold. If...


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    Easy Puppy Chow

    2 reviews

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough...

    Dutch Oven Pizza

    We created this Dutch oven pizza to get more use out of our favorite piece of cookware. We couldn't believe...


    Cilantro-Lime Chicken

    1 review

    As a working mom and home cook, I strive to have fabulous, flavor-packed dinners that make my family smile. Nothing...


    Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler

    2 reviews

    This homey dessert is always a big hit with my family. We like to serve it with ice cream or...


    Homemade Confetti Cake

    13 reviews

    This is a moist and fluffy vanilla cake with lots of sprinkles and a whipped vanilla buttercream. It's almost impossible...


    Cinnamon-Basil Ice Cream

    I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...


    Strawberry Pretzel Pie

    12 reviews

    This cool no-bake strawberry pie is the perfect cure for your sweet tooth, especially in summer. Made with pantry staples,...