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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    Pressure-Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip

    1 review

    If you like quick and easy recipes that are spicy, you'll love this Instant-Pot Buffalo chicken dip. It's super cheesy...


    Very Blueberry Clafoutis

    6 reviews

    This blueberry clafouti is somewhere between a fruit-filled pancake and a fruity egg custard. Wrong season for fresh berries? Use...


    10 Essential Cheesecake Baking Tools Every Home Cook Needs

    Want to bake the perfect treat? We've got the cheesecake baking tools you need to make this indulgent dessert the...


    What to Look for Before You Buy a Hand Mixer

    Just whip it, whip it real good! That's what you'll be doing with your new kitchen gadget after reading this...


    What to Look for Before You Buy a Coffee Maker

    Not every cup of joe is created equal. Follow our coffee maker buying guide to pick the best brewer...


    Chicken Biscuit Skillet

    17 reviews

    My mother always made this while we were growing up. Now I make it for my own husband and kids....


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    Quick and Simple Meatballs

    19 reviews

    Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be...


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    Our Top 10 Best Dutch Oven Recipes

    If you're a fan of this multi-purpose pot, you may think you've tried every recipe. But have you tried our...

    Easy Slow-Cooker Potato Soup

    4 reviews

    This hearty slow-cooker potato soup tastes just like a loaded baked potato. Add the ingredients before heading to work in...


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    Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes

    3 reviews

    These indulgent vegan chocolate cupcakes have no butter, eggs or dairy milk, but you'd never guess it. This recipe is...


    How to Cook Chicken Breasts in an Instant Pot

    Skip the rotisserie chicken and discover how to cook chicken breasts in an Instant Pot instead.


    Top 10 13×9 Recipes

    Fill your 13x9 with nothing but the best! These are the best breakfasts, sides, mains and desserts made in...


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    The Best Pizza Dough

    32 reviews

    This easy dough is the key to making an extraordinary homemade pizza. All-purpose flour does just fine here, but if...


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    30 Crockpot Chicken Soup Recipes for Busy Nights

    Thanks to these Crockpot chicken soup recipes, you can come home to a hearty meal. Rich, chicken-packed recipes are among...


    Vegan Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    We love using this simple vegan vanilla cupcake recipe as a base to layer on extra flavor. Stir in grated...


    Italian Bread Salad with Olives

    This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...


    The Most Addictive Slow Cooker Recipes You’re Not Making Yet

    For breakfast, dinner, snacks and desserts, these surprising slow-cooker recipes will earn you rave reviews.

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    We Tried 10 Brands of Microwave Popcorn. These Are the 4 You Should Buy.

    You've got your movie queued up, you're in your comfy clothes—all that's left is picking the perfect snack. Lucky for...


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    Your Guide to Instant Pot Natural Release and Quick Release Methods

    Cooking with an Instant Pot can be intimidating, especially when it comes to steam release. Here's the difference between the...


    How to Make Irresistible Instant Pot Carnitas

    Move over, slow cooker—these Instant Pot carnitas come together in under an hour and are just as tender and flavorful.


    Gluten-Free Vanilla Cupcakes

    1 review

    Decorate these simple gluten-free vanilla cupcakes for any special occasion or holiday. Since the frosting recipe includes cream cheese, be...


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    Oreo Cupcakes with Cookies and Cream Frosting

    8 reviews

    Kids and adults alike will find these Oreo cupcakes irresistible. If you want to pipe the frosting, be sure to...


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    Apple Gingerbread Skillet Cake

    1 review

    This gingerbread recipe came from my grandmother, and we always ate it with warm applesauce. I adapted it into a...

    14 Homemade Soups That Start With a Rotisserie Chicken

    What’s more comforting than soup? Get to your first bowl faster with these easy recipes that start with a rotisserie...


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    Air-Fryer Egg Rolls

    4 reviews

    My mom taught me how to make egg rolls, and since she passed away I think of her every time...


    Blackberry Buttercream

    1 review

    Juicy blackberry buttercream frosting has a stunning color and sophisticated flavor. This frosting works especially well on rich, decadent chocolate...


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    Beef Suya

    6 reviews

    My Nigerian brother-in-law introduced me to beef suya, a very spicy street food that's popular in western Africa. I was...


    Peanut Butter and Jelly Doughnuts

    A classic jelly doughnut gets a fun twist with peanut butter glaze. No one will be able to resist these...


    How to Get the Baked-On Stains off Your Pyrex

    Are your Pyrex baking dishes looking a little worse for wear? We'll show you how to clean Pyrex to make...