Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

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...

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...

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...

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

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

These chocolate pancakes are fluffy on the inside, with a rich but not-too-sweet flavor from the cocoa and a nice...

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

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...

Grampa was of German heritage and loved the old-world recipes his mother gave him. I made a few changes so...

My lunchtime salad gets way more interesting topped with barbecue pork, cheddar cheese and creamy avocado. It's as satisfying as...

This is a family-friendly recipe that even the kids will like. It's easy to prepare and flavorful enough to share...

You can easily whip up this creamy, spicy, salty dip. For parties, I love dips in the slow cooker—just turn...

I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...

I love the tender texture of pork chops made in the slow cooker! The flavor of this sauce is similar...

My husband loves to cook Mexican dishes, while I'm more of an Italian-style cook. The joke in our house is...

I first made this recipe when our family took a trip to a beach house in Florida. On my night...

I know lots of minestrone recipes don't contain meat, but my husband thinks a meal is only a meal if...

These easy sandwiches have nice depth of flavor—savory, sweet, piquant, subtle and sublime. They’re worth the wait. —Elizabeth Bennett, Mill...

When my grandson was younger, we always joked that nothing could make ranch chicken taste better. Then one day Avery’s...

This is so easy and fast to put together on your way out the door in the morning—and so good...