Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Here's a good-for-you dinner that's also a meal-in-one classic. Add a salad and, in just moments, call everyone to the...

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

A rich blend of treasured spices turn nutritious bulgur and chickpeas into a tangy stew with just the right amount...

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

Here's a regional favorite I grew to love after moving to the South, pressure-cooker black-eyed peas. You'll never want to...

We love squash, but I got bored with fixing plain old squash and cheese. I decided to jazz it up...

I had never made or even eaten this dish before meeting my husband. Now I make it at least once...

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...

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

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

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

I came up with this recipe when I was preparing for a large party and wanted a healthy Tex-Mex chicken...

This recipe is similar to other Asian wraps but it's packed with even more deliciously healthy flavor. Instead of ordering...

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...

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