Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

When summer rolls around, I start thinking about all the fun drinks I can whip up to stay cool. This...

I pack away homegrown cucumbers every summer. This recipe is based on the pickled veggies in Brown Eggs and Jam...

I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over...

This fruity chutney gets deep flavor from ginger, cardamom, allspice and balsamic vinegar. It tastes amazing on grilled chicken or...

Kick up any dish with a sprinkle of this zippy lime salt. It brightens steak tacos, grilled pineapple, sweet potato...

You can buy grenadine, but after you make your own, you'll never go back to the store-bought version. Kids love...

Add a hint of subtle spice when you sprinkle this kicked-up salt on foods like eggs, grilled chicken, roasted veggies...

This basil-infused salt adds a touch of herbal brightness to everything from corn on the cob to sliced tomatoes to...

The combination of pork and cherries has long been a favorite of mine. The hint of spice and chocolate in...

This is my go-to appetizer in the summer when tomatoes and basil are fresh from the garden. The balsamic glaze...

My husband, Jason, is the cook in our family. This is his recipe, inspired by his Colombian roots and our...

I’ve long been a fan of things prepared in a foil packet—we’ll make them quite a bit when out on...

I've tried pretty much every kind of margarita under the sun, but this snow cone version turns my favorite drink...

When slow cooker ribs, BBQ chicken and pulled pork are on the menu, you know it’s gonna be a good...

I love the challenge of developing recipes for the fresh leek from my garden, a delicious but underused vegetable....

While traveling through Morocco, my wife and I fell in love with the complex flavors of the many tagines we...

I love this recipe because it’s healthy and almost effortless. The salmon always cooks to perfection and is ready in...

This tasty vegetarian stew lets you take a break from meat. Adding the cream at the end gives it a...

This homemade applesauce is simple and down-home delicious. My family loves the things I make from scratch, and it's so...

Tomatoes and red pepper flakes add spicy zing to these saucy eggs. Serve them with toasted bread or sauteed polenta...

Simple halibut with a burst of lemon comes together easily. Serve it with bread or, even better, try it with...

While in college, I studied abroad. A vegetarian at the time, I was pleasantly surprised by how delicious and diverse...

I was getting tired of mashed potatoes and baked spuds, so I decided to create something new. This potluck-ready recipe...

This Italian eggplant dip preps quickly and actually gets better as it stands. Serve it warm or at room temperature....

My family loves Chinese food, but it’s hard to find healthy choices in restaurants or at the grocery store, so...

Our updated version of a classic appetizer uses only half the egg yolks of traditional deviled eggs and calls for...

My Grandma Dot made rhubarb compote and always had some in the freezer when I came to visit. This breakfast...

I make chana masala, the classic Indian dish, in my slow cooker. Browning the onion, ginger and garlic first...

I love fish and chowder, so this stew is a favorite of mine. It's made without cream or whole milk...