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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    Zippy Turkey Zoodles

    1 review

    Eating healthy doesn't mean sacrificing flavor—and these spiced-up zoodles prove it. If you don't have a spiralizer, simply slice the...


    Coffee Maker Roundup: The Pros and Cons of Brewing Methods

    Brewing methods have evolved as 21st century innovations have expanded on century-old methods. This article puts your coffee maker options...


    16 Healthy Sheet Pan Dinners

    Serving your family a meal that is as nutritious as it is delicious has never been easier thanks to these...


    How to Clean a Burnt Food from a Pressure Cooker

    Learn how to clean a pressure cooker and say buh-bye to burnt-on crud.


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    85 Potluck Desserts Made in a 13×9 Pan

    Crowd-size sheet cakes, crisps and creamy, dreamy frozen desserts are perfect for potlucks 'cause they're all made in a 13x9...


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    73 Slow Cooker Dinner Recipes

    There's nothing like coming home to the smell of dinner, ready to go. These slow cooker meals are great for...


    This Is Why Slow Cooker Pot Roast Tastes So Good

    You can use a Crockpot to turn tough cuts of meat into tender, shreddable roasts. But what makes tough cuts...


    40 Cast-Iron Skillet Recipes for Thanksgiving

    These Thanksgiving recipes put Grandma's cast-iron skillet to good use when everyone comes together for the big feast.

    How to Make Bread Machine Recipes by Hand 

    Making yeast bread without a bread machine couldn't be easier! Here's how.


    Slow Cooker Recipes Every Working Parent Needs to Know

    Make your work week a little easier by making a few of these all-day-long slow cooker recipes. Simply pop the...


    How to Cook with Cast Iron on Any Type of Stove

    Just keep a few things in mind—and you can cook with your cast iron on any type of stove. (Even...


    Skillet Chocolate Chunk Walnut Blondies

    2 reviews

    Put these beauties out at a potluck and you’ll find only crumbs on your platter when it’s time to head...


    10 Futuristic Refrigerator Features We Love

    Welcome to the future, where refrigerator features are downright fun!


    Here’s the Safest Way to Get Rid of Your Old Kitchen Knives

    Wondering how to dispose of kitchen knives? Don't throw 'em straight in the trash! Here's how to handle your sharp...


    9 Cool Things You Can Do with an Egg Slicer

    Speed up meal prep, baking, breakfast and more with this ingenious kitchen tool. Here are some great reasons to move...


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    8 Ways You’re Abusing Your Kitchen Knives Without Knowing It

    From the wrong cutting boards to improper sharpening to the dreaded dishwasher, here are some of the most common mistakes...


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    The No-Fail Way to Grease a Cake Pan

    The Taste of Home Test Kitchen shows you how to prepare your cake pan. Say goodbye to cakes that stick.

    Breakfast Breads to Make in a 13×9 Pan

    From baked French toast to coffee cakes—and just-out-of-the-oven cinnamon rolls, too—here are some comfort-food recipes you can wake to.


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    50 Slow-Cooker Recipes for Two

    Cooking for two? These small-batch slow cooker recipes yield four servings or fewer. Enjoy dinner tonight and lunch tomorrow, or...


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    55 Slow Cooker Recipes to Bring to Your Next Potluck

    Your slow cooker makes it easy to prepare food for parties. From this handy list, you can pick out the...


    Baby Swiss Appetizer Cheesecake

    1 review

    This beautiful cheesecake appetizer can be refrigerated up to 24 hours before serving, so it's the perfect make-ahead recipe for...


    Orange Cornmeal Cake

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    This cake bakes up tender and light with a subtle orange taste. It tastes rich but is comparatively low in...


    Turkey Sandwich with Raspberry-Mustard Spread

    2 reviews

    My hearty sandwich has different yet complementary flavors and textures. It's filled with flavor and nutrients, without all the unhealthy...

    Artichoke Spread with Garlic Bread

    4 reviews

    I've tried several different artichoke dip recipes, but this one is the absolute best! I serve it at nearly every...


    Cranberry Chipotle Chicken Enchiladas

    2 reviews

    Whether canned or homemade, cranberry sauce delivers a healthy dose of vitamins to this dish. A little bit sweet and...


    Family-Favorite Caramelized Onions

    1 review

    This recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law. After a few tweaks these onions are better than ever...


    Chickpea Tortilla Soup

    8 reviews

    This vegan tortilla soup recipe is healthy, filling and family-friendly! We love how hearty and flavorful it is. We like...


    Spiced Rum Fruitcake

    3 reviews

    This fruitcake not only can be made weeks ahead, it tastes better that way! You can substitute Brazil nuts, pecans...


    Rice with Collard Greens Relish

    This is a staple in my country of origin, Zimbabwe. It is served with sadza; a cornmeal-based stiff porridge that...