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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    The Best Cookie Decorating Tools You Can Buy

    Even the most talented bakers need more than a butter knife. Check out some of the best cookie decorating tools...


    How to Clean Your Gas or Charcoal Grill After a Long Winter

    A clean grill is a reliable grill, so before you jump back into barbecuing, learn how to clean your grill...


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    Strawberry Crunch Ice Cream Cake

    3 reviews

    While growing up, I loved treats from the ice cream truck that rolled through my neighborhood. This ice cream cake...


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    The Best 13×9 Recipe From Every State

    What's cookin' up in your neck of the woods? Check out our top-rated 13x9 recipe from your state.


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    10 Tools That Make It Easy to Eat Your Fruits and Veggies

    If you're trying to eat more fruits and vegetables, these genius gadgets should be in your kitchen drawer. From an...


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    97 Skinny Instant Pot Recipes

    Whipping up a fast, good-for-you meal just got easier, thanks to these healthy Instant Pot recipes.


    65 Slow Cooker Recipes Grandma Wishes She Knew 30 Years Ago

    Slow cookers may not have been around in Grandma’s day, but if they were, she would have wanted to make...


    Grandma’s Classic Recipes Made in a Slow Cooker

    For an easier spin on Grandma’s classic dinners, pull out your slow cooker!

    This Is the Angel Food Cake You Should Be Buying

    Need a shortcut for your next dessert? Before you head to the store for your angel food cake mix, see...


    What’s the Best Outdoor Gas Grill for You: Propane or Natural Gas?

    When it comes to natural gas vs. propane grill options, which team are you on?


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    47 Healthy 13×9 Dinners to Make Tonight

    Your 13x9 pan helps dinner come together easily. And, since these meals are all healthy (or lightened up a lot),...


    10 Genius Products That Make Microwave Cooking Feel Gourmet

    With the right microwave cookware, you can enjoy the convenience of quick cooking without sacrificing gourmet flavor.


    16 Cool Kitchen Gadgets That Make Cooking So Much Better

    These cool kitchen gadgets cut down on prep, save space and make time spent in the kitchen feel so much...


    11 Instant Pot Secrets You Won’t Find in the Owner’s Manual

    That's right! We asked Taste of Home Community Cooks who love their Instant Pots to share their best tips from...


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    34 Skinny Slow Cooker Recipes You’ll Love This Summer

    This summer, keep your commitment to eating healthy. Set up your slow cooker before heading outside, then come home to...


    Fried Potato Salad

    3 reviews

    This recipe began with leftover fried potatoes I had on hand. We liked it so much that now I fry...


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    Key Lime Cream Pie

    32 reviews

    I am very proud of this luscious no-bake beauty. It's so cool and refreshing—perfect for any summer potluck or get-together....

    Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing

    3 reviews

    I created this salad to replicate one I tried on a cruise several years ago. It goes over very well...


    Chorizo and Chickpea Soup

    3 reviews

    Chorizo sausage adds its own spice to the broth of this soup, creating delicious flavor with no need for more...


    Shredded Chicken Tostadas

    1 review

    These flavorful tostadas are super easy and family-friendly. You won't believe how tender and juicy the chicken comes out. Just...


    Caribbean Island Coleslaw

    7 reviews

    After trying a similar version of this coleslaw while visiting the island of St. Kitts, I returned home and wanted...


    Hawaiian Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

    2 reviews

    We love this easy slow-cooker recipe on Sunday afternoons. It's equally comforting and light for lunch or dinner. We serve...


    Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad

    6 reviews

    I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...

    Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

    19 reviews

    Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe...


    Bacon Breakfast Casserole

    7 reviews

    This easy breakfast dish allows me to make a comforting family favorite that doesn't take a lot of prep. It's...


    Apricot Fluff

    15 reviews

    When we were young mothers, I asked my best friend if she had a recipe for an easy ambrosia salad...


    Flat Iron Steak Salad

    1 review

    My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and...


    Peach Cobbler Cookies

    21 reviews

    My sister brought me fresh peaches one year, and we decided to make these fruity cookies. They also make fantastic...


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    Grilled Chicken Ranch Burgers

    14 reviews

    This is one of the most fantastic, flavorful burgers I've ever made. Ranch is a favorite in dips and dressings,...