Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Cream cheese and red velvet cake go together like bread and butter, so I figured why not make a cheesecake-filled...

I wanted to create a cookie that embraced chocolate-covered strawberries, so I started riffing on shortbread. It took a few...

I wanted a bakery-style cookie with the rich flavor and experience of a scotcharoo. I searched for recipes but came...

This is hands-down my most-requested cookie recipe at holiday gatherings. These cookies are reminiscent of chocolate-covered cherries, so they are...

My father just loves nuts and anything butterscotch flavored, so I'm always on the lookout for recipes that combine these...

We love Girl Scout cookies, especially Samoas, but you can only buy those once a year. I started tweaking a...

I had bags of caramel bits and toffee bits in my pantry that I needed to use, and that's how...

This special layer cake has a refreshing orange flavor with a hint of rosemary. Since it's an oil-based cake, it...

I created these Almond Joy cupcakes for my daughter, Julianna, after our spring break trip to Fort Lauderdale. I wanted...

I love baking cookies for family and friends. I was getting bored making the same cookies over and over again,...

After I started making homemade ricotta cheese, I was inspired to use it in desserts, not just savory dishes. This...

This is a delicious fish dinner that requires just three ingredients! Prepared pesto sauce flavors mild tilapia fillets to make...

I like to toss oven-roasted Brussels sprouts with a mixture of maple syrup and mayo for a delicious side dish....

When I was pregnant with my last child, the only thing I wanted was sushi—but pregnant people aren't supposed to...

Why not make eggs Benedict with mini bagels instead of English muffins? The bagels soak up all the yummy hollandaise...

If you love chocolate and peanut butter, you'll love this easy candy recipe! Anyone who's ever tried it wants me...

Not only is this winning recipe delicious, it has just five hardworking ingredients. I make it at least once a...

Potatoes are one of our favorite side dishes. These potatoes take a little effort, but you can save time by...

I love this recipe because the pressure cooker does the work for you. I'm able to make the rest of...

This is an easier take on the sesame chicken wonton tacos from Applebee's. I made these recently for the big...

With sweet figs, tangy balsamic and rich goat cheese, this is one of my favorite flatbread recipes. It's also delicious...

I'm a coffee addict, and this is the best coffee pod machine around. The smart app-compatible, touchscreen device brews seven...

Pesto pinwheel rolls top this golden-crusted casserole. With its spicy Italian sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, plump cheese tortellini and velvety Alfredo...

This vegan enchilada recipe starts out with a homemade cashew cheese sauce. You could skip the cheese sauce if you...

This is my decadent, robust version of bruschetta. I like to serve it at parties, especially on New Year’s or...

This is one of our favorite St. Patrick's Day meals that also tastes great other times of the year. You...

My husband and I got engaged on Valentine’s Day, so the holiday is extra special in our house. Each year...