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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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    Easy Tamale Pie with Peppers

    My family loves anything with southwestern flavor, so this recipe is a big hit. It's super quick and easy to prepare, and cleanup afterward is fast because everything cooks in one dish. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

    Air-Fryer Bacon Egg Cups

    These adorable bacon egg cups are a fresh take on the classic breakfast combo. I originally baked these, but they're...


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    Cheesy Bacon and Grits Casserole

    I was craving grits for breakfast, so I created this masterpiece with fresh corn and leftover bacon. Serve with avocado...


    Air-Fryer Toad-in-the-Hole

    This is a British comfort food that consists of sausages baked in Yorkshire pudding. I prepare mine in the air...


    Bacon Egg Cups

    These adorable bacon egg cups are a fresh take on the classic breakfast combo. Make sure to use ovenproof bowls...

    Crunchy White Baked Macaroni & Cheese

    This creamy, bubbly, indulgent classic is down-home comfort food at its finest. The topping is made with panko bread crumbs...


    Asparagus Tuna Noodle Casserole

    I updated a traditional tuna casserole using fresh asparagus and asparagus soup. This is so different and so delicious. Use...

    Beef Stew Skillet Pie

    Puff pastry makes a pretty topping for this homey skillet potpie. —Josh Rink, Milwaukee, Wisconsin


    Breakfast In A Pan

    Try this tasty one-pan dish for an easy low-mess breakfast or brunch. This recipe also works well with bacon or...


    Greek Potato Casserole

    The crunchy golden brown topping and tangy yogurt and feta make this recipe a winner. You can loosen the mixture...


    Perfect Four-Cheese Lasagna

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

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    One-Pot Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

    When the weather's too chilly to grill, I whip up a big pot of this cheesy pasta. Believe it or...


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    Weeknight Lazy Lasagna

    On hectic nights, no one has time to stack several layers of lasagna. My version combines a few steps to...


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    Artichoke Spinach Lasagna

    Friends of ours served this homey dish when we visited them in Maryland. We just had to get the recipe,...


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    Zucchini Lasagna

    We plant zucchini every year and always seem to have more than we can use! This hearty zucchini lasagna is...


    Wild Rice Chicken Dinner

    With chicken, green beans and the nice crunch of water chestnuts and almonds, this casserole has everything you need. Using...

    Ham & Cheese Grits Casserole

    My book club ladies often ask me to bring “those grits.” I'd tell you how to store them, but I...


    Easy Enchiladas

    What I love most about this recipe, besides that it’s ridiculously easy, is I can adjust it to use whatever...


    Tater Taco Casserole

    Our family lives and works on a ranch. I like to fix this nicely seasoned taco Tater Tot casserole ahead...


    Meatless Mexican Lasagna

    Assemble this fun twist on lasagna for dinner, and your family will ask for it again and again. Instead of...


    Herbed Macaroni and Cheese

    Besides being a really easy recipe to make, it tastes very good, too! This is not your ordinary, run-of-the-mill macaroni...


    Chicken Chili Lasagna

    This saucy lasagna is my adaptation of a chicken enchilada recipe. My husband and I enjoy the mild blend of...


    Deluxe Baked Macaroni and Cheese

    I've been cooking and baking for many years, but I've only recently begun creating my own recipes. By adding diced...


    Spirals and Cheese

    “My grandchildren simply love my macaroni and cheese.” What family wouldn’t go for the classic comfort of this warm, cheesy...


    Spicy Rice Casserole

    Stirring up pork sausage, wild rice and jalapeno to taste makes this a terrific side. Or serve it with cornbread...

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    Pirate Pasta Shells

    Grandfather loved pirate stories and good pasta. When we make his stuffed shells, it reminds us of his favorite tropical...


    Cheesy Sausage Penne

    This lasagna-like entree takes me back to my childhood. I got the recipe from a friend's mother, who fixed it...


    Cheesy Mexican Chicken Alfredo

    I was hosting a baby shower and wanted to serve something everyone would enjoy. I created this recipe on a...


    Philly-Style Mac and Cheese

    My son loves macaroni and cheese, and I’m always looking for ways to sneak in some veggies. This version is...


    Baked Mexican Lasagna

    This recipe is simple enough for a young cook—such as my 12-year-old daughter—but it'll satisfy the heartiest appetites. And Mexican...


    Cheesy Lasagna

    The four different types of cheese make this lasagna a real crowd-pleaser. You can vary the amount of mozzarella, Monterey...