Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

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

I love banh mi sandwiches but wanted to make them a little easier to serve for a party. These skewers...

These juicy chops are a sizzling good reason for the summer grill. The pork is so tender and with a...

Sweet, simple and sensational, these shrimp skewers boast loads of flavor with just four ingredients. Throw them on the grill...

I had these ingredients in my pantry and thought I'd experiment. The flavors are just like strawberry cheesecake—only in a...

I attended a patio party years ago where the hostess had a clever watermelon bowl with a scalloped edge and...

Sweet, spicy and easy to make, this salad travels well in a cooler to picnics and summer gatherings. I love...

These meringues are eye-catching on the dessert table at a holiday party, and they taste heavenly! Look no further for...

Our family has no links of any kind to Greece, but we always have such a marvelous time at the...

This family favorite is the same recipe my grandmother used. Now with the magic of today's appliances, I can spend...

The tandoori-style spices in this chicken give it a bold flavor that’s so hard to resist. It tastes incredible tucked...

With only a few ingredients, this roast beef is a snap to throw together. The meat turns out wonderfully tender....

I've taken my mother's milder recipe for chili and made it thicker and more robust. It's a favorite, especially in...

The spiced lamb in these stuffed pita pockets goes perfectly with cool cucumber and yogurt. It's like having your own...

Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, giving me plenty of time...

Because I’m always looking for ways to serve my family healthy and delicious food, I started experimenting with my go-to...

This thick and hearty soup is packed with colorful vegetables. It's wonderful for lunch alongside a healthy salad or a...

This is a nice warming soup on a chilly day. Lentils are so good for you, too! —Mary Smith, Columbia,...

Because we love chocolate, this decadent cake has long been a family favorite. It's even amazing cold the next day—assuming...

This is a cool and always refreshing dessert that is fancy enough to take to a gathering. You can make...

I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. The velvety texture of this healthier...

Enjoy all the flavors of Italian sausage sandwiches with this healthier alternative. —Lia Dellario, Middleport, New York

Life can get really crazy with young children, but I never want to compromise when it comes to cooking. This...

Ditch your classic pie pan and make room for these cast-iron pie recipes.

Your microwave can do more than heat up leftovers! Here are a handful of microwave tricks that will change the...

You can cook just about anything in the Instant Pot, but it does an especially good job at cooking fresh,...

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...