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 Salmon

    Preparing salmon in the air fryer is, hands down, one of the easiest ways to cook it. Air-fryer salmon stays succulent, but still gets lightly browned on the outside. Use this simple salmon recipe as a starting point for different flavors and styles of salmon. The possibilities are endless! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

    Frozen Pineapple Smoothies 1

    This pineapple smoothie with take you to the tropics! It uses frozen pineapple and banana for a refreshingly frosty drink....


    Avocado Smoothies

    Tips for Making Smoothies We recommend using a personal blending device to single-serve use.


    Spicy Fresh Tomato and Eggplant Sauce

    My garden is overflowing with fresh tomatoes and eggplant toward the end of summer, so I've been thinking of ways...


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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Don't be shy about loading up the spices and shredded chicken for this recipe. Slow-cooker chicken tortilla soup tastes amazing...

    Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus

    This is a wonderful appetizer for Easter, Mother’s Day or any spring gathering. The roasted carrots give this hummus a...


    Avocado-Lime Ranch Dressing

    This dressing is a Chick-fil-A copycat recipe. It has no sugar added, is half the calories of the original, and...

    Air-Fryer Avocado Fries

    Avocados just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy air-fryer avocado fries are for those who are...



    Jerk-Seasoned Air-Fryer Potatoes

    As a spicy food lover, this is a simple way to enjoy the Jamaican jerk flavor profile in a meatless...


    Instant Pot Cuban Chicken

    I just love the flavors of Cuban food. With lots of citrus, garlic, cilantro and spices, it is something I...

    French Potato Salad

    French potato salad is vinegar-based instead of creamy, made with Dijon mustard, olive oil, scallions or shallots, and fresh herbs....


    Sheet-Pan Shrimp Fajitas

    I love easy weeknight dinners such as this one. The sheet-pan shrimp fajitas come together so quickly and are customizable...


    Steak and Potato Foil Packs

    As a park ranger, I've cooked a lot of meals outdoors. I often assemble a steak and potato foil pack...



    Pressure-Cooker Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup V

    I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and...

    Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)

    Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave...


    Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

    Eat dinner as the Mediterraneans do with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping...


    Grilled Peach Couscous Salad

    You'll feel inspired at the farmers market with the recipe for this couscous salad in tow. Grilled peaches and limes...



    Air-Fryer Breaded Shrimp

    These quick air-fryer shrimp are so good you won't even miss the fat! Eat them alone with cocktail sauce or...


    Air-Fryer Fish Tacos

    These crispy air-fryer fish tacos are good enough to challenge the best food truck. I love that the fish is...


    Air-Fryer Breaded Pork Chops

    Instant mashed potatoes and bread crumbs have a similar texture, so I wondered how the combo would taste on air-fryer...


    Air-Fryer Broccoli

    I think broccoli was made to be cooked in an air fryer. It gets tender and still has a nice...


    Air-Fryer Potato Wedges

    I love these air-fryer potato wedges because the outside gets golden brown and crispy while the interior stays fluffy and...

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    Air-Fryer Plantains

    Having grown up in Puerto Rico, I've had so much amazing Caribbean food, but tostones have always been a favorite...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlet

    If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, these air-fryer chicken cutlets are just the thing. I...


    Air-Fryer Carrots

    I love roasting carrots to bring out their sweetness. I think thyme really complements the flavor of these air-fryer carrots,...


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    Air-Fryer Butternut Squash

    A tart orange glaze gives this air-fryer butternut squash a unique and surprising flavor. Low in fat and sodium, the...


    Air-Fryer Butternut Squash

    You can find all kinds of pickle-flavored snacks, from potato chips to candy! Here's a look at the most dill-icious...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Do you have fajitas only if you go to a Mexican restaurant? Then this air-fryer chicken fajitas recipe is just...