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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    Air-Fryer Pizza Puffs

    I love pizza in any form, so it seemed only logical to turn my pizza love into an appetizer. These little bundles can be made ahead of time and chilled until you're ready to pop them into the air fryer. —Vivi Taylor, Middleburg, Florida

    Chili-Lime Air-Fried Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd-pleaser? You've found it! These air-fried chickpeas will have everyone happily munching....


    Vegan Popcorn Seasoning

    This vegan popcorn seasoning will have everyone wanting more! It is a perfect base for experimenting with your favorite flavorings....


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    Easy Puppy Chow

    This easy puppy chow recipe uses a whole package of cereal, so there's less messy measuring. And it makes enough...


    Savory Cracker Snack Mix

    A Taste of Home recipe inspired this one! Because I love everything bagel seasoning, I decided to give this...

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    PB&J Chex Mix

    As a kid, I loved to add crunchy textures, like chips or popcorn, to my PB&J sandwiches. This mix has...


    Parmesan-Ranch Snack Mix

    This is a quick, easy and delicious snack, especially for kids. No one I've made it for can have just...

    Green Tomato Salsa

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


    Vegetarian Buffalo Dip

    A friend made Buffalo chicken dip and that got me thinking about creating a vegetarian dip with the same flavors....


    Pizza Oyster Crackers

    This quick and easy snack is a favorite of my kids. I always include a baggie in their lunch boxes....


    Ranch Snack Mix

    This is a wonderful fast-to-fix munchie. The recipe makes tons and doesn't involve any cooking. It's a cinch to package...

    Southern Spiced Pecans

    Pop these tasty pecans in your mouth...and you'll immediately want more. A mix of salty and sweet, the nuts are...


    Spicy Peanuts

    Liven up plain peanuts with a sweet-and-spicy blend of flavors from sugar, cumin and cayenne pepper. You'll want to double...or...


    Savory Spiced Almonds

    "You won't be able to eat just one of these!" assures Keri Scofield Lawson of Fullerton, California. "So make several...


    Sweet & Spicy Nuts

    Hot and spicy with a hint of brown-sugar sweetness, these snacking nuts are simply sensational. You and your guests will...


    Homemade Barbecue Potato Chips

    Crispy with a spicy kick, these thin chips complement sandwiches, burgers, soups and more. Or snack on them with your...

    Buttery Onion Pretzels

    "If you love the taste of onion, you'll love these zesty pretzels," writes Betty Claycomb of Alverton, Pennsylvania. "They're so...


    Spicy Pecans N Cranberries

    Spice up a holiday party with these well-seasoned nuts or keep a batch in the freezer to give as last-minute...


    Candied Popcorn Snack

    "I got this family-favorite recipe in the 1950's," remarks Victoria Walzer of Lakeport, California. "It makes a big chewy batch...


    Chocolate Wheat Cereal Snacks

    This crunchy mix is great for a late night snack, or any gathering. The chocolate-peanut butter combination will satisfy any...


    Crispy Snack Mix

    This recipe proves you can make just about anything in a slow cooker, even a delightfully crispy snack mix. —Jane...


    Rosemary-Parmesan Popcorn

    Fresh herbs and real cheese make this popcorn a homemade favorite that will make you forget about store-bought seasoning mixes....


    Curried Cranberry Snack Mix

    Pack this easy-to-make munchie in a sleek glass or acrylic canister adorned with cotton yarn, and it'll be ready to...


    Puppy Chow

    This snack mix is perfect for a late-night treat or a as pick-me-up any time of the day. I sometimes...


    Gingerbread Caramel Crunch

    If you love gingerbread, you won't be able to resist this crispy, crunchy popcorn. Munch it yourself or share it...

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    White Chocolate Cereal Clusters

    Just three ingredients and 3 minutes in the microwave are all it takes to make the season bright with this...


    Maple Crunch Popcorn

    For a snack that's sure to bring smiles, try this medley of popcorn and pecans covered in a sweet and...


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    Chili-Lime Roasted Chickpeas

    Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Courtside Caramel Corn

    My guests say they can't stop eating my caramel corn! For our basketball party I fix enough to fill a...


    Cracker Snack Mix

    Family and friends will munch this fun mix of crackers, nuts and ranch dressing by the handfuls! "Everyone is sure...