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 Chili

    4 reviews

    My dad and father-in-law are the gurus in our chili-loving clan. But after my honeymoon to New Mexico, where I...


    Easy Peasy Biscuits

    1 review

    I love that I can make these biscuits and have enough left over to freeze for another meal. They're a...


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    Pressure-Cooker Sauerbraten

    9 reviews

    One of my all-time favorite German dishes is sauerbraten, but I don't love that it normally takes five to 10...


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    Sneaky Turkey Meatballs

    3 reviews

    Like most kids, mine refuse to eat certain veggies. In order to feed them healthy foods, I have to be...


    Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

    2 reviews

    My family and friends love the warm and inviting flavors of the luscious citrus butter, smooth cream cheese, sweet dates,...


    Spiced Apple Cider Jelly Shots

    1 review

    These spiced, spiked gelatin squares are sure to get the party started at fall get-togethers. If you’re going for the...


    Carrot, Parsnip and Potato Gratin

    2 reviews

    Thanks to a challenge in the TOH online community a few years back, my husband and I tried parsnips and...


    Grilled Huli Huli Turkey Drumsticks

    1 review

    I'm never one to do things traditionally, so when it came time to hosting Thanksgiving, I went in a completely...

    Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Honey

    I know what you're thinking—but even the kids will eat these slightly sweet and nutty Brussels sprouts like candy. My...


    Root Vegetable Pave

    5 reviews

    This is a stunning side dish to serve company. The robust blend features earthy root vegetables in a lightly herbed...


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    Mongolian Chicken

    4 reviews

    This is a fun way to make chicken. Mongolian chicken has a lot of flavor and a bit of heat...


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    Apple Pie Cupcakes with Cinnamon Buttercream

    22 reviews

    These apple pie cupcakes are always a hit! They are so easy to make and the flavor just screams fall....


    Caramelized Pears

    3 reviews

    After picking an abundant crop of pears, I was looking for new ways to enjoy them. A friend suggested warming...


    Peanut Butter, Honey & Pear Open-Faced Sandwiches

    3 reviews

    I work a 12-hour night shift at a hospital, and when I come home in the morning, I don't want...


    Badger State Stuffing

    1 review

    Your family will love the contrasting sweet, savory and slightly tart flavors in this spin on a Thanksgiving classic. Feel...


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    Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream with Salted Caramel Sauce

    2 reviews

    Truthfully, I want those cozy flavors of Thanksgiving throughout the year. This ice cream has just the right balance of...


    Butternut-Pineapple Crumble

    1 review

    I tried this sweet and crunchy casserole out on my 80-year-old parents and they loved it! Butternut squash now has...

    Stollen Butter Rolls

    5 reviews

    My family members enjoy my stollen so much and say it’s just too good to be served only on holidays....


    Brussels Sprouts Brown Betty

    3 reviews

    I had the idea to make a savory version of the family-favorite brown betty using vegetables in place of fruit,...


    28 Recipes to Make Using a Hand Mixer

    Learn how to make appetizers, dinners, desserts and other fun recipes that come together quickly with a hand mixer.


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    37 Recipes to Make Using a Food Processor

    These food processor recipes prove that the kitchen gadget is much more versatile than you think. Learn how to make...


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    29 Recipes to Make Using a Blender

    We'll show you how to whip up soups, casseroles, smoothies and other yummy blender recipes.


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    Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

    13 reviews

    This is a wonderful addition to potlucks, and it comes together so easily! Cauliflower makes a nice, extra creamy backdrop...

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    38 Ground Beef Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Serve up a satisfying supper with one of these cozy ground beef Crockpot recipes. With everything from lasagna to meat...


    10 Genius Ways to Use a Muffin Tin

    We've rounded up the most surprising—and borderline genius!—uses for muffin tins around the house. Learn how to make the most...


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    Homemade Corned Beef

    Here's a recipe you've gotta plan for, but you don't need to do much work to get this deli-quality corned...


    Spiced Butternut Squash Chili

    1 review

    I love how a hint of heat with a touch of sweetness from the Gustus Vitae spicy chocolate cinnamon cane...


    Mexican Crinkle Cookies with a Kick

    3 reviews

    For a new twist on an old favorite, we added the spicy chocolate cinnamon cane sugar blend to this tried-and-true...


    22 Recipes to Make in a 1-1/2-Quart Slow Cooker

    This small slow cooker size is perfect for whipping up dips, spreads, two-person meals and much more.