Easy Recipes to Make the Most of Your Cooking Equipment
By Jessica Harlan, About.com Guide
Having a kitchen that's outfitted with the right cooking equipment will make it easy to make wonderful meals. Organized by both type of food as well as the appliance you'll be using, you're sure to find plenty of recipes that suit your needs.
Breakfast
Start your day off right with these easy and impressive breakfast recipes that will please any palate.
- Asparagus Breakfast Pie
- Assorted Cake Donuts
- Blueberry Whole Wheat Pancakes
- Classic Matzah Brie
- Corn Pancakes
- Crepes
- Custardy Baked French Toast
- Easy Braided Apple-Walnut Strudel
- Easy Fruit Strudel
- Frittata With Bacon and Vegetables
- Italian Omelet
- Pumpkin Spice Waffles
- Quiche with Smoked Salmon and Asparagus
- Red Velvet Pancakes With Cream Cheese Glaze
- Sausage and Red Pepper Stratas
- Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
- Sweet Zucchini Pancakes
Appetizers and Snacks
Whether for your next party or just family game night, having a repertoire of fast, easy snack and appetizer recipes is essential.
- Crispy Kale Chips
- Date and Goat Cheese Crostini
- Five-Spice Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
- Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms
- Grit (or Polenta or Risotto) Cakes
- Homemade Pita Chip Recipe
- Pimento Cheese with Green Olives
- Judy's Easy Guacamole Recipe
- Tomatillo Salsa
- Vidalia Tomato Salsa Recipe
- Waffled Turkey-Provolone Panini Sandwiches
- Tempura with Ponzu Sauce
- Yogurt-Thyme Hummus Recipe
Main Course Recipes
What's for dinner? These easy recipes will ensure that you'll always be able to answer that question.
- Baked Macaroni and Cheese
- Beet and Goat Cheese Pizza
- Best Indoor Grilled Burgers
- Cheddar Polenta with Swiss Chard, Asparagus and Sausage
- Chicken Breasts With Leeks and Parmesan Cheese
- Crispy Chicken Breasts
- Easy Smoked Teriyaki Salmon
- Flank Steak with Sherried Mushrooms and Blue Cheese
- Fried Chicken Tenders with Creamy Salsa Cilantro Sauce
- Ginger Tea Poached Salmon
- Grilled Tilapia with Smoked Paprika and Parmesan Polenta
- Grilled Tofu with Asian Noodle salad
- Grilled Tuna Steaks with Asian Sesame Crust
- Lasagna Roll-Ups
- "Leftovers Night" Fried Rice
- Make-Your-Own Calzones
- Portobello, Arugula and Gouda Panini Sandwich
- Rice Cooker Risotto with Broiled Salmon
- Shepherd's Pie
- Turkey Meatloaf with Spinach and Mozzarella in the Bread Machine
Side Dishes
Find the perfect accompaniment to your favorite main course.
- Basic Polenta
- Black Bean and Barley Salad
- Braised Turnips
- Butter Roasted Potatoes
- Cheesy Mexican Rice
- Classic Caesar Salad With Garlic Croutons
- Couscous with Raisins and Almonds
- Creamy Yogurt-Dill Cucumber Salad
- Crockpot Cornbread Stuffing
- Green Bean Salad With Basil and Capers
- Green Beans With Goat Cheese and Almonds
- Honey Lime Vinaigrette
- Mashed Broccoli with Leeks
- Mashed Potatoes
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Honey and Ginger
- Minted Glazed Carrots
- Potatoes Au Gratin Recipe
- Pressure Cooker Applesauce
- Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pine Nuts
- Succotash of Summer Squash and Corn
Soups & Stews
Warming and nourishing, there's nothing like a steaming bowl of soup or stew. Try these recipes on the next cold night.
- Beef & Guinness Stew
- Black Bean Soup With Sausage and Chard
- Cranberry Bean, Sausage & Kale Stew
- Cream of Asparagus Soup
- Cucumber Yogurt Gazpacho
- Creamy Tomato Soup
- Easy Vegetarian or Turkey Chili
- Hoppin' John (Black-Eyed Pea and Rice Stew)
- Parmesan Cauliflower Soup with Cheesy Croutons
- Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup with Sausage and Chard
- Slow Cooker Chicken & Dumplings
- Slow Cooker Chili
- Tomato Gazpacho with Parmesan Toasts
Desserts & Baked Goods
A slice of crusty bread. A bowl of creamy ice cream. A wedge of warm bread pudding. Desserts and baked goods are a welcome element at any meal.