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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    Dutch Oven Chicken Breasts

    6 reviews

    Enjoy juicy Dutch oven chicken breasts, tender veggies and a savory sauce—all in under one hour. Just add a sliced...


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    Chicken Noodle Casserole

    51 reviews

    Everyone needs a chicken noodle casserole recipe in their repertoire. This one is a simple version that produces a creamy,...


    Haddock with Lime-Cilantro Butter

    2 reviews

    Here in Louisiana, the good times roll when we broil fish and serve it with lots of lime juice, cilantro...


    Gouda Mixed Potato Mash

    3 reviews

    Everything's better with cheese, right? This cheesy two-potato mash is no exception. If you cube the cheese, you’ll discover delicious...


    Chocolate-Glazed Cupcakes

    2 reviews

    Because I have a dairy allergy, I'm always on the search for treats I can eat. I prepare these cupcakes...


    Santa Cookies

    2 reviews

    Make the jolliest Santa cookies for the holidays! These sugar cookie cutouts are frosted with homemade buttercream frosting and decorated...


    Coconut Curry Soup

    21 reviews

    Enjoy a taste of Thai cuisine with this coconut curry soup that needs just 20 minutes of prep time. Packed...


    Ginger-Sesame Steamed Vegetable Salad

    4 reviews

    A homage to my father’s Laotian roots, this warm salad is traditionally prepared with baby bok choy, snow peas, peapod...

    Mango Sticky Rice

    1 review

    As a nice contrast to traditional desserts, this Thai mango sticky rice recipe is a refreshing treat with a...


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    Potato Kugel

    3 reviews

    Crisp and golden on the outside and creamy on the inside, potato kugel is the Jewish casserole you'll want to...


    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries

    9 reviews

    There’s nothing to this recipe—the preparation and cooking times are so quick. I sprinkle in a few dried cranberries, but...


    Special Raspberry Torte

    1 review

    With raspberry preserves, a burst of lemon and a homemade buttercream frosting, this berry-topped cake always gets rave reviews. It’s...


    Thai Curry Soup

    4 reviews

    Packed with vegetables and protein, this Thai curry soup is an easy, flavorful dish that takes just 30 minutes to...


    Christmas Brownies

    2 reviews

    Fudgy, frosted Christmas brownies are every bit as charming as they are delicious. The cute faces made with candy eyes,...


    Gulf Coast Jambalaya Rice

    8 reviews

    As the stew of the South, jambalaya is a definite staple. For ages, home cooks have been making their own...


    Hazelnut Pear Cake

    4 reviews

    From the hazelnuts to the yummy browned butter glaze, this dessert is a little different from an everyday pound cake....


    Mocha-Hazelnut Glazed Angel Food Cake

    2 reviews

    I love this recipe because it combines three of my favorite flavors: coffee, hazelnuts and cherries. —Joan Pecsek, Chesapeake, Virginia

    Peanut Butter and Banana Waffles

    4 reviews

    I love bananas and I love to make breakfast, too. These are a refreshing change from your everyday waffles. I...


    Key Lime Pie Cupcakes

    15 reviews

    I bake over 200 of these cupcakes for our church suppers, and we always run out. If you can't find...


    Banana Skillet Upside-Down Cake

    2 reviews

    My grandmother gave me my first cast iron skillet, and I've been cooking and baking with it ever since. Sometimes...


    Banana Butter Pecan Kabobs

    Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...


    Yankee Red Flannel Hash

    Hash is a classic diner dish. With potatoes and pastrami, this one's easy to make at home. The beets give...


    Spicy Lentil & Chickpea Stew

    1 review

    This recipe came to me from a friend who had worked at a health food store. I changed a few...

    Turkey Sausage Soup with Fresh Vegetables

    4 reviews

    Our family is big on soup. This favorite is quick to make and very tasty, and it gives me plenty...


    Feta Chicken Burgers

    1 review

    My friends always request these tasty chicken burgers. I sometimes add olives to punch up the flavor! The burgers are...


    Makeover Creamy Mac & Cheese

    11 reviews

    Macaroni and cheese just may be king of the comfort foods. This sensational version is bubbling with creamy goodness—but is...


    Oven-Fried Squash

    14 reviews

    Our oven-fried squash recipe is about as easy as they come. It's a crispy, crunchy way to use a bumper...


    Jalapeno Cornbread

    5 reviews

    Whip up our spicy jalapeño cornbread with ease, blending the sweetness of fresh corn with the savory sharpness of cheddar...


    Berry-Basil Limeade Jam

    1 review

    My husband and I have fun picking fruit. We ended up with too many strawberries, so it was time to...