Kitchen & Culinary Tools: Guides, Reviews, Care & Recipes

Every chef needs kitchen tools. And this library of cooking tool recommendations, reviews, techniques and more will help you make the most of your kitchen equipment.

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes

    Chocolate peanut butter cupcakes, crowned with chocolate ganache and a swirl of peanut butter buttercream, are an impressive treat that...


    Sweet Corn Creme Brulee

    The starch in corn acts as a natural thickener for this dessert and adds an extra sweetness. The caramelized sugar...


    Halloween Witch Hats

    Kids of all ages love finding the cake inside these cute cones. They're great for class parties. —Betsy King, Duluth,...


    Salmon Sliders

    The fresh flavors of the salmon and herbs are just unbeatable. I serve these as full-size burgers on kaiser rolls,...


    Mocha Baked Alaskas

    Make these baked Alaskas ahead of time—you can torch the completed desserts and freeze them up to 24 hours before...


    Kumquat Marmalade

    I didn't even know what a kumquat was until my husband and I discovered them in southern Florida. Now I...


    Pretty Duchess Potatoes

    Comfort-food flavor comes in attractive packages that are just the right size! This recipe is a favorite Christmas dinner...


    Cupcake Mummy

    Wrap up Halloween fun with these frightfully frosted goodies. Once you take that first bite, it's impossible to stop eating!...

    Summertime Tomato-Melon Salad

    Looking for a savory summer salad? The combination of tomatoes, cantaloupe, avocado and greens sings with freshness and health.—Carolyn Kumpe,...


    Chocolate Cream Cupcakes

    My favorite hockey team the Boston Bruins inspired these cupcakes. Add a love note on top using a little white...


    California Roll

    Making your own California sushi roll is surprisingly easy. You'll need a bamboo mat, sushi rice and nori sheets to...


    Patriotic Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

    Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...


    Patriotic Pops

    My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We...


    Chocolate-Dipped Hazelnut Macaroons

    These pretty cookies are perfect for the special holiday season and pretty easy to make! —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri


    Meringue Santa Hats

    My grandkids love it when I make meringues shaped like Santa hats. If they are here, they love to help—they...


    Chicken Caesar Pitas

    These chicken Caesar pitas are a quick, wholesome meal featuring juicy grilled chicken, brown rice, crisp romaine and Caesar dressing...


    Guava Coconut Rum Cocktail

    My beverage is so sensational it's like a taste of the tropics in a glass. The guava adds a touch...

    Peach Gelatin Salad

    My mother always asked our family what we wanted to eat for holiday dinners. Without exception, our requests included this...


    Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses

    Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my...


    Gluten-Free Apple Cider Doughnuts

    I wanted to make a gluten-free apple cider doughnut that tasted so good, the fact that it’s gluten-free is beside...


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    Sufganiyot

    These light and fluffy jelly-filled doughnuts are part of the Hanukkah celebration. With just enough sweetness, it's a specialty worthy...


    Valentine Heart Brownies

    Steal hearts this Valentine's Day with brownies that have cute frosting centers. They're simply irresistible. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen


    Holiday Snow Globe Cake

    I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version....

    Cumin-Roasted Carrots

    Carrots make a super side—they are big on flavor and a breeze to cook. Plus, I can actually get my...


    Chocolate Chip Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

    Baking a fun treat is a must when my four grandchildren come to stay for "grandma camp." Sometimes the grandkids...


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    Rainbow Cupcakes

    I’ve been making these colorful cupcakes with my mom since I was in high school. The cheery sweets are as...


    Red Velvet Spritz Cookies

    I had never come across a red velvet spritz recipe, so I decided to create one. The hint of cocoa...


    Santa Deviled Eggs

    A few extra ingredients turn the classic party appetizer into holiday-themed Santa deviled eggs.


    Birthday Cake Freezer Pops

    On my quest to find birthday cake ice cream—my favorite flavor—I came up with these easy ice pops. Now, instead...