Pots, Pans & Stovetop Cookware: Guides, Care & Recipes

Having the right kinds of pots and pans is essential for a home cook. Learn about all the types of stove top cookware and how to take care of them.

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    Stromboli Sandwiches

    Like a sloppy joe with Italian seasonings, these hearty sandwich slices fill the bill at potlucks, reunions and more. Although...


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    Smashed Potatoes

    I wouldn't dream of making my favorite chicken recipe without making these potatoes, too. —Jennifer Shaw of Dorchester, Massachusetts.


    Hearty Spinach Salad with Hot Bacon Dressing

    This warm, hearty spinach and bacon salad offers comfort at any meal. The glossy dressing features a hint of celery...


    Spicy Buffalo Chicken Wraps

    This recipe has a real kick, and it's one of my husband’s favorites. Ready in a flash, it's easily doubled...


    Homemade Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake

    This light and airy yellow cake is moist but not too sweet, and the caramelized rhubarb topping adds tangy flavor...


    Cheesy Cream of Asparagus Soup

    Kids may not want to try a vegetable soup, but once they spoon up a mouthful of this cheesy variety,...


    Cacciatore Chicken Breasts

    JoAnn McCauley of Dubuque, Iowa shares her version of traditional Chicken Cacciatore with this easy recipe. The tasty sauce and...


    Quick Beef Vegetable Soup

    At the end of a long day, you want to put something quick, warm and substantial on the table for...

    Contest-Winning Stuffed Pepper Soup

    This is an excellent example of how convenience foods can be combined for a tasty entree. Ready in minutes when...


    Cashew Chicken with Bok Choy

    With bok choy and red pepper, this light and lively entree is not only colorful but delicious as well. Your...


    Hearty Beef Veggie Soup

    Here's a slow-cooked meal-in-one just perfect for chilly winter nights. It's nice to come home to a hearty soup that's...


    Apples ‘n’ Onion Topped Chops

    Now that my husband and I are trying to lose weight, I find it a challenge to come up with...


    Steak-n-Vegetable Soup

    This weeknight steak soup packs rich flavor into a light broth. My family loves the blend of southwestern flavors. —Rebecca...


    Turkey Dijon Melts

    I make this when I crave comfort food but don’t have the time or energy for a big meal. It...


    Beef Stroganoff

    You'd never guess this creamy, full-flavored Stroganoff is actually light! It is very meaty and features a thick tomato sauce...


    Easy Sweet-and-Sour Meatballs

    The already prepared meatballs make this a very easy and quick supper. You can use your own homemade meatballs or...


    Swedish Christmas Rice Pudding

    Rice pudding is an old-fashioned dessert that is comforting and delicious. The creamy treat has a mild vanilla flavor.—Karla Larson,...

    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...


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    Chicken-Fried Steaks

    My husband asks me to prepare this easy chicken fried steak recipe regularly. I like it because it's so simple...


    Dark Chocolate Pudding

    Life is too short to pass on dessert. This old-fashioned treat is so creamy and comforting! —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia


    Hearty Beef Barley Soup

    My entire family just loves this delicious and comforting soup. Loaded with chunks of tender beef, the rich broth also...


    Mandarin Orange Chicken Salad

    My sister-in-law introduced me to this colorful mandarin chicken salad with a delicious homemade dressing. I reduced the oil and...


    Cold Chicken-Cheese Kabobs

    These appealing kabobs will add pizazz to any party—and you don't even have to get out the grill! —Sherine Gilmour,...

    Taco Twist Soup

    The fun, family-friendly twist in this taco soup is the spiral pasta. I lightened this soup by substituting black beans...


    Seafood Bisque

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


    Caramel Ice Cream Sauce

    I love stirring up this delightful caramel ice cream topping on the stovetop. With its smooth texture and yummy taste...


    Buffet Scrambled Eggs

    These are my favorite scrambled eggs. The white sauce, flavored with chicken bouillon, keeps the eggs creamy and moist. It's...


    Mexican-Inspired Chicken Soup

    This zesty chicken taco soup is loaded with corn and black beans in a mildly spicy red broth. As a...


    Garlic Shrimp Spaghetti

    Served with a salad and garlic bread toast, this garlic shrimp spaghetti makes a tasty dinner. —June Foote, Spring Hill,...