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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    Garlic Parmesan Smashed Potatoes

    1 review

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


    Easy Pesto Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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


    Hoisin Chicken Wonton Cups

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


    Fig Balsamic Walnut Flatbread

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


    Bruvi Review: I Can Brew My Morning Coffee From Bed

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


    Chicken & Sausage Tortellini Alfredo Casserole

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


    Vegan Enchiladas

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


    Bacon, Blue Cheese & Fig Bruschetta

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


    Minty Pea Soup with Lemon

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


    Chocolate Cupcakes with Strawberry Filling

    2 reviews

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


    Mother’s Day Ham

    1 review

    After one bite, my husband informed me this slow-cooker ham was the best I've ever made. I invented it because...


    Peach Bourbon Shrimp

    After a whiskey tasting in Kentucky, I decided to create this shrimp recipe. Peach bourbon whiskey has notes of caramel,...



    Brandy Alexander Cheesecake

    1 review

    My husband and I really enjoy a good brandy Alexander, so I thought it would be fun to create a...


    Halva-Caramel Alfajores (Caramel Filled Sandwich Cookies)

    A modern twist on a Latin American classic, my delicate butter cookies have an irresistible halvah-caramel center. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo...


    Meaty Wild Rice Meatballs in Cranberry Sauce

    1 review

    We celebrate Indigenous People's Day in October. Native Americans in Minnesota have been harvesting wild rice for several hundred years....

    How to Make Air-Fryer Chicken Tenders Just as Crispy as Your Favorite Fast Food Joint

    When we crave crispy chicken tenders but don't want to deep fry at home, there's only one method that can...


    I Tried the Farberware Countertop Dishwasher and Dishes Take Me a Fraction of the Time

    The Farberware countertop dishwasher is a compact and convenient way to clean your kitchen. Our editor can attest—she's been using...


    I Made the Coconut Cake That Tom Cruise Gifts for Christmas, and It’s Award-Worthy

    Hollywood stars look forward to receiving the 'Tom Cruise cake' during the holiday season. This white chocolate and coconut Bundt...


    Applebee’s Spinach Artichoke Dip

    You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand why Applebee’s spinach artichoke dip is a bestselling menu item.


    Le Creuset Everyday Pan Review: It’s Literally the Only Pan You Need

    This 'Goldilocks Pan' isn't too big or too small—it's a versatile vessel that's just right for roasting, sauteing, simmering, frying,...


    I Made Air-Fryer Apple Pie Bombs and They Were Even Better Than They Sound

    Craving apple pie but don't have the patience to make one? These apple pie bombs are for you!


    Slow-Cooker Guinness Beef Stew

    2 reviews

    Make this traditional Irish stew in your slow cooker! Cooking low and slow creates very tender beef and a robust...


    Copycat Panera Autumn Squash Soup

    Warm yourself on a chilly day with a bowl of this creamy, savory squash soup, a perfect match to the...


    Best Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp

    Bacon and shrimp make a great team in this super-easy party appetizer. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Meet the Hybrid HexClad Wok, the Ultimate Cooking Companion for One-Pan Meals

    The HexClad wok combines the best elements of cast iron, stainless steel and nonstick into a dynamo of a pan.


    I Tested the Gorgeous Great Jones Dutch Oven, and Fully Expect It to Last a Lifetime

    The Dutchess is undeniably gorgeous, but is this Great Jones Dutch oven more than a pretty face?