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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    48 Easy and Delicious Slow Cooker Desserts

    Our decadent slow-cooker dessert recipes—including chocolate-loaded puddings and dreamy cheesecakes—won't disappoint. Simply flip on your Crockpot, and enjoy!


    9 Easy Appetizers You Can Make in Your Instant Pot

    They might come before the main course, but these appetizers definitely have the potential to steal the show. Try our...


    Homemade Pear Honey

    2 reviews

    Pear honey is an old recipe that's been passed down through families. We especially like it with hot biscuits and...


    16 Recipes to Make Using a Stand Mixer

    Put that powerful appliance on your countertop to work with these delicious stand-mixer recipes.


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    38 Recipes to Make Using Your Immersion Blender

    Put that gadget hiding in your cabinet to work with these immersion blender recipes. From soups to sauces and...


    Stollen Butter Rolls

    5 reviews

    My family members enjoy my stollen so much and say it’s just too good to be served only on holidays....


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    Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

    2 reviews

    Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...


    Caramelized Pears

    3 reviews

    After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming...

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    Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten

    9 reviews

    One of my all-time favorite German dishes is sauerbraten, but I don't love that it normally takes five to 10...


    Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad

    1 review

    This colorful salad is easy to make, and it's even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You...


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    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

    22 reviews

    These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall....


    Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

    I know what you're thinking—but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My...


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    Sneaky Turkey Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Like most kids, mine refuse to eat certain veggies. In order to feed them healthy foods, I have to be...


    Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love the warm and inviting flavors of the luscious citrus butter, smooth cream cheese, sweet dates,...


    Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't want...


    Root Vegetable Pave

    5 reviews

    This is a stunning side dish to serve company. The robust blend features earthy root vegetables in a lightly herbed...


    Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks

    1 review

    I'm never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely...

    Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

    2 reviews

    Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and...


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    Pecan Pie Cobbler

    9 reviews

    I couldn't find a recipe, so I took it upon myself to devise this amazing dessert that combines the ease...


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    Mongolian Chicken

    4 reviews

    This is a fun way to make chicken. Mongolian chicken has a lot of flavor and a bit of heat...


    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    1 review

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


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    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

    4 reviews

    When I found out I had celiac disease and could no longer have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure...


    Easy Peasy Biscuits

    1 review

    I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a...

    The Best Chili

    4 reviews

    My dad and father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, where I...


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    39 Recipes to Make Using a Food Processor

    These food processor recipes prove that the kitchen gadget is much more versatile than you think. Learn how to make...


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    29 Recipes to Make Using a Blender

    We'll show you how to whip up soups, casseroles, smoothies and other yummy blender recipes.


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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

    13 reviews

    This is a wonderful addition to potlucks, and it comes together so easily! Cauliflower makes a nice, extra creamy backdrop...


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    39 Ground Beef Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Serve up a satisfying supper with one of these cozy ground beef Crockpot recipes. With everything from lasagna to meat...


    10 Genius Ways to Use a Muffin Tin

    We've rounded up the most surprising—and borderline genius!—uses for muffin tins around the house. Learn how to make the most...