Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

This cheesy Tater Tot casserole is perfect to whip together when time before supper is short. Ingredients like crispy tots...

Your favorite cheesy, creamy Mexican dish gets some down-home goodness with the addition of ranch dressing mix. Can you say...

There's no need to dip these flavor-packed carrots in a creamy dip—they're already sauteed in delicious ranch dressing mix. You...

Who knew you could amp up the fun factor for pigs in a blanket? Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top before...

You'd be hard-pressed to find easier comfort food made from scratch. Our secret ingredient: ranch dressing seasoning. It takes the...

These adorable bacon egg cups are a fresh take on the classic breakfast combo. Make sure to use ovenproof bowls...

Here’s a light, speedy meal you can enjoy anytime. Preparation is so simple—there’s nothing to it. These chicken street tacos...

My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on...

I used to make a classic breakfast sandwich when my kids were still at home. Now that it’s just my...

This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...

These colorful veggie cups are not only tasty, but they also pack in a surprising amount of nutrition! The addition...

These beef skewers are easy to make and even easier to eat—perfect for any party! The horseradish cream sauce pairs...

Give leftover hard-boiled eggs a flavor upgrade. Grilling these smoked deviled eggs gives them a distinctive taste that will have...

These zippy chicken chimi bites bring a little heat to any fiesta. Serve them on their own as appetizers, or...

This is one of my mother's go-to recipes. It's a yummy spin on classic chocolate chess pie. — Ann Dickens,...

The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...

With the exception of the phyllo dough, which I always have on hand, this ham and spinach pie recipe is...

Tackle multiple tasks with a Microplane to make life easier and save on storage space.

This potato frittata is a delicious brunch dish, but it’s hearty enough for a weeknight dinner, too. If you like...

We make these fun cakes while camping or in the backyard around a fire. They're yummy for kids and adults...

I won a baking contest at Purdue University with this recipe for lemon bars with cream cheese frosting. I think...

Spicy aioli brings a zesty kick to steak tacos, and the ribeye is a nice upgrade from typical ground beef....

I took one of our family’s favorite puff pastry recipes, which uses a similar mix of ingredients, and translated it...

Here’s a lovely dessert that your guests will think is almost too pretty to eat! I love the graceful heart...

I brought the recipe for these gougeres back from a trip to Nice, France. The original called for Gruyere cheese,...

Now everyone can enjoy this classic Thanksgiving side. Just a few small tweaks make this a vegan green bean casserole,...

I created this recipe for when my husband and I go to the lake. I don’t like to spend a...

Here’s my tropical take on a beloved treat. These Key lime bars combine the taste of the classic pie with...

Winter is the perfect time to make hearty recipes in your Dutch oven. These wholesome recipes will keep you...