Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

My dad always told me that his mother made gingerbread with hot water and that hers was dense and rich...

I pick my walnuts from a local tree, clean them and crack them myself—this recipe is worthy of my hard-won...

My husband and I love Tex-Mex food with all the fixings. Cooking the meat in the slow cooker makes prepping...

This mouthwatering recipe is a hit with banana lovers! Whipping up the batter in the blender makes it simple and...

Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well...

Garnished with toasted coconut and more peppermint candy, this creamy dessert welcomes the holidays! Look for premade shortbread crusts in...

I combined two of my favorite recipes and came up with this filling soup that has a Tex-Mex flair. The...

A flavorful, juicy pork filling is jazzed up with a delicious touch of ginger and enveloped in crispy wrappers. These...

This new twist on traditional bread pudding is a decadent and delicious family favorite! —Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

A friend gave me this recipe, and I tweaked a few things to make it healthier. It’s so delicious and...

A healthy hint of cinnamon gives this chocolate cake an extra step up over the expected sheet cake. The sweet...

I made about 1,500 of these easy, tasty sliders for the Great American Beer Fest. Everyone—right down to the last...

I like to make my own savory cream sauce for the timeless green bean casserole. This time I added another...

These tender crab-stuffed mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab filling is a delicious...

This wonderfully crunchy snack is loaded with cereal, pretzels and nuts—and coated with a not-too-sweet brown sugar mixture. Package this...

When I first made this cake it was snowing outside, the entire family was home, and we enjoyed it all...

This delicious spiced apple cocktail is a must for winter parties. It's a winning alternative to an alcoholic punch. Keep...

This navy bean soup is heartwarming comfort food at its best. It's my signature soup that I make for my...

I am so proud of this delicious creation—it's easy to make, but impressive enough to use for parties. —Cyndy Gerken,...

This fruity, healthy smoothie is a big hit with kids and adults alike because it tastes like a treat and...

The deep red of the cranberries and red cabbage makes this a perfect fit for a Christmas spread. Adults and...

This beautiful holiday dish is a big hit at our house. We serve it on wheat or other crispy crackers....

You can use this recipe for parties as an appetizer or for dinner gatherings as the first course. The rustic...

This recipe is made for butternut squash lovers, with pureed squash in the sauce and squash pieces in the casserole...

This is a recipe that I made into my own—a friend served a layered appetizer paired with crackers, and I...

A pizza version of the sloppy joe, this hot and melty open-faced sandwich is a surefire kid pleaser. Adults love...

This recipe was a lifesaver when I worked full time and needed a dinner that we all would enjoy when...

This meat is easy, flavorful and best when marinated overnight. You can even mix it up and freeze it until...

This recipe is creamy, warm, satisfying and fairly inexpensive—and it needs just a few ingredients! Who could ask for more...