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.

Add Filter

    Crab and Asparagus Soup

    15 reviews

    I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my...


    Edamame Hummus

    3 reviews

    We love hummus at our house. This recipe is a scrumptious and refreshing twist on an old favorite, and it's...


    Power Berry Smoothie Bowl

    3 reviews

    While you can't taste the spinach in these smoothies, you'll get all its nutrients along with big berry flavor. —Christine...


    Spinach, Shrimp and Ricotta Tacos

    1 review

    I was looking for a new recipe for tacos, and this version was a perfect solution. With shrimp, green chiles,...


    Tout icon

    Grilled Beef and Blue Cheese Tacos

    2 reviews

    Everyone loves the tangy sauce that goes with these sizzling steak tacos. For an authentic feel, I like to wrap...


    Tout icon

    Cast-Iron Skillet Steak

    22 reviews

    If you’ve never cooked steak at home before, it can be a little intimidating. That’s why I came up with...


    Balsamic Asparagus Salad

    2 reviews

    For this asparagus salad, allow enough time to let the flavors blend for at least an hour. That’s one of...


    Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

    3 reviews

    Here's an interesting spin on bruschetta. The creamy ricotta cheese spread is an ideal complement to the sweet, minty strawberry...

    Tout icon

    Raspberry-Banana Breakfast Tacos

    1 review

    My sweet take on breakfast tacos swaps in pancakes for the tortillas! They're so easy and absolutely delicious. Pick your...


    Lemon-Parmesan Broiled Asparagus

    5 reviews

    These special spears are packed with flavor, thanks to the lemon-garlic dressing they're tossed in before roasting. It's a simple,...


    Coconut Milk Strawberry-Banana Pops

    5 reviews

    These four-ingredient freezer pops are a delicious way to use up a pint of fresh strawberries. You'll love the hint...


    Ginger-Curry Chicken Tacos

    1 review

    I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian...


    Senate Bean Potpie

    8 reviews

    The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina


    Bacon-Wrapped Spam Bites

    1 review

    These sweet and savory bites use Spam—a favorite ingredient in Hawaii—in a fun new way. Bet you can't stop at...


    Here’s How to Get Your Slow Cooker to Clean Itself

    Your slow cooker has a talent that goes way beyond making a cozy winter meal: It can clean itself! A...


    Back-to-Basics Kitchen Tools Every Minimalist Cook Needs

    Too many kitchen gadgets? These are the basic tools you really need.


    Slow-Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings

    1 review

    My neighbor once shared these slow-cooker sticky chicken wings with me at a potluck, and they have been a family...

    The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Wing Recipes

    Make every day feel like game day with these slow cooker chicken wings. From barbecue to serrano pepper, you're going...


    Tout icon

    70 Quick Skillet Meals You Can Make on the Fly

    Have family dinner on the table in a flash with these 30-minute skillet meals.


    Tout icon

    76 One-Pot Meals That Only Require a Slow Cooker

    With no need to brown, saute or sear, these one pot meals for your slow cooker are ready to go!


    Our Favorite Slow Cooker Easter Sides

    Got a huge ham to bake? No problem. These slow cooker Easter sides free up space in your oven. Learn...


    Open-Faced Frico Egg Sandwich

    1 review

    The layer of melted and crisped cheese—the frico—is what makes this creamy sandwich unique. If you like spicy aoli, add...


    Chinese Scallion Pancake Beef Rolls

    This is a favorite in our household, and it's perfect for using up leftover roast beef. The green onion cake...

    Bang Bang Shrimp Cake Sliders

    4 reviews

    My family loves these shrimp sliders. The bang bang slaw dressing and shrimp cake patties can be made ahead. When...


    Tout icon

    Cinnamon Whiskey BBQ Chicken Wraps

    4 reviews

    Chicken, bacon, cheese and an amazing barbecue sauce make this a family favorite! The sauce can be made ahead and...


    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    5 reviews

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...


    Santorini Lamb Sliders

    2 reviews

    I love lamb burgers, so I created a crowd-friendly slider version. The tzatziki sauce is best made a day or...


    Steak Sandwiches with Quick-Pickled Vegetables

    This recipe is a Cambodian version of the classic Vietnamese dish banh mi. This sandwich has acidity from the pickled...


    Salmon Sliders with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

    1 review

    My husband isn't a fan of salmon burgers, but he devoured these! The combination of feta, dill and fresh salmon...