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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    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...


    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,...


    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...


    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...


    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....


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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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    Homemade Alfredo Sauce

    4 reviews

    When I found out I had celiac disease and could no longer have fettuccine Alfredo, I was determined to figure...


    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...

    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...


    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...


    Butternut Squash Panzanella Salad

    1 review

    This colorful salad is easy to make, and it's even easier if you use precut chunks of butternut squash. You...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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...


    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.


    53 Recipes to Make in a 3-Quart Slow Cooker

    Whether you're hungry for stew or sandwiches, these 3-quart slow cooker recipes will feed your cravings.

    53 Recipes to Make in a 4-Quart Slow Cooker

    It's time to put that 4-quart slow cooker to work!


    52 Recipes to Make in a 6-Quart Slow Cooker

    These yummy recipes were designed with a 6-quart slow cooker in mind.


    Copycat Berger Cookies

    3 reviews

    After a friend who had recently traveled to Baltimore sent me a package of Berger cookies, I was hooked. They...


    Santa Fe Chicken Pizza Pie

    1 review

    Give your pie a southwestern twist when you slather on the taco sauce and top with black beans, green chiles...


    Arizona Chicken in Acorn Squash

    1 review

    Give stuffed acorn squash a taste of the Southwest with this comforting recipe. We love the crunch of the toasted...


    Meatballs with Marinara Sauce

    1 review

    Pack on the flavor with just a few ingredients! These meatballs hit the spot. —Mary Poninski, Whittington, Illinois