Cooking with Gear & Gadgets

Rustic yet stunning, these cast-iron skillet desserts can only be described as showstoppers.

Whether it's last night's steak or Sunday's quiche, we've found the best way to heat up your favorite meal one...

Everyone loves a classic shortbread cookie. Make each cookie magical with a quick dip into melted baking chips and rainbow-colored...

There is nothing I don't love about this pie! I adore the flavors, and I like that I can sneak...

Here’s a banana cream pie with a little Italian flair. The chocolate and hazelnut
go well with the banana,...

Use this basic sugar cookie recipe to make the perfect poolside treat. Kids (and adults) won't be able to get...

A simple cooked dressing and red pepper give this cabbage mixture a delightful sweet flavor. It’s perfect for parties and...

These bars are a variation on the fabulous cinnamon almond biscotti that my mother and grandmother always made for the...

I love inventing new ways to make grilled cheese sandwiches for my kids. This version tastes like pizza. Using frozen...

My cousin is a strict vegetarian, so creating satisfying veggie dishes is my yearly challenge. This spoon bread can act...

This is a family favorite requested for special occasions. We received it from a fellow faculty member when my husband...

Welcome to an olive lover’s dream. Mix olives with freshly minced garlic, parsley and a few drizzles of olive oil...

Lasagna is one of my favorites, and this is the recipe I’ve been making since I was a teenager. It’s...

One night, my niece and I put our heads together to come up a with a fabulous cupcake. We combined...

I made these personalized chicken pot pies in muffin tins for my kids, and they gobbled them up. For the...

For New Year’s, I used to make pigs in a blanket with beef and cheddar. But now I like apple...

Whether garnished with fresh berries and sprigs of rosemary or just served plain, this rich cake is fabulous. It bakes...

Thai food lovers will go crazy for this soup. It has a deep flavor from the combination of onion, coconut...

Because I love tiramisu, I came up with this deliciously refreshing twist on the traditional coffee-flavored Italian dessert. Fresh softened...

A cheeseburger inside an omelet? Yes, please! This fun twist on two breakfast and dinner faves is easy to assemble...

It may be cold outside, but we like to serve this icy citrus drink for Christmas get-togethers at our house....

Spaghetti squash and bow ties make this meatless dish hearty and filling. Add a can of black beans if you'd...

Perhaps the most amazing thing about Ugly Sweater Cookies is how cute they are. Try these classic gingerbreads on for...

Nothing says the holidays to me more than the warming spices of chai. This bread pudding incorporates those flavors to...

Leftovers haunt me. Often nobody wants to eat them, and I hate to see them go to waste. A cornbread...

My mom, Cleo Lightfoot, loved cooking all kinds of recipes, but her favorite meal was one she made when hosting...

Everyone raves over this lovely lemon cake. It's divine with fresh raspberries and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. —Joan...

I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my...

I love the versatility of wonton wrappers. You can fill them with any mix of flavors or ingredients to suit...