Kitchen Appliances: Guides, Care Instructions, & Recipes to Make

Get the most out of your small kitchen appliances by knowing what they do and how to take care of them.

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    Andouille Sausage Soup

    I make a soup every football Sunday. I came up with this recipe because I wanted to use lots of...


    Hearty Fish Soup

    Says Debbie Groff from San Antonio, Texas, “If a recipe requires lots of preparation, I usually don’t make it. This...


    Thick & Chunky Beef Chili

    Hearty, flavorful ingredients and a thick, rich sauce make this a satisfying chili that's sure to win compliments on your...


    Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup

    Wow friends and family with this rich blend featuring shiitake and portobello mushrooms. Canned soups just can’t compare! —Michael Williams,...


    Microwave French Onion Soup

    Enjoy the taste and comfort of this classic soup through the convenience of microwave cooking. "It's a recipe that I...


    Roast Beef Vegetable Soup

    I'm currently retired and an Assistant Scout Master of a troop. I've taught boys to cook for 35 years. This...


    Corn Leek Chowder

    Leeks, onion, potatoes and cheese enrich Stacey Savoyski’s corn chowder. “I developed it for our meatless Christmas Eve meal,” she...


    Vegetable Soup with Dumplings

    This nutritious soup never gets boring, because the vegetables can vary depending on what's in season or on hand. In...

    Zesty Garbanzo Sausage Soup

    Even the busiest home cooks will have time to prepare this Cajun-inspired soup. If your family prefers spicier flavors, use...


    Farmhouse Chicken Soup

    Over the years, I've changed this recipe bit by bit until my family said it was perfect. I hope your...


    Easy Chili

    This easy chili recipe is handy when you want a fast, filling meal. —Betty-Jean Molyneux, Geneva, Ohio


    Country Tomato-Rice Soup

    When my husband comes home after being on the road, I like to have a hot pot of this traditional...


    Easy Corn Chowder

    When I was growing up, my grandfather would often serve steaming bowls of corn chowder. I tried to capture that...


    Sweet Potato Bisque

    I love to serve this bright orange, sweet potato bisque for special occasions in fall and winter. The recipe includes...


    Steak and Mushroom Soup

    Gloria transforms the sauce and one of the remaining steaks into this spectacular soup, which she serves with a tossed...


    Chilled Mixed Berry Soup

    As a lovely addition to a luncheon menu, our home economists recommend this cool, fruity soup featuring three kinds of...


    Homemade Vegetarian Chili

    “I downsized the yield but not the flavor of my favorite vegetarian chili,” says Susan Wright, Yarmouth, Maine. Use leftovers...

    Creamy Onion Soup

    My husband works at a grain elevator and is outside in all kinds of weather. He appreciates having a big...


    Black & White Bean Chili

    This is a healthy and filling meal that even the kids love! The satisfying chili is great for football games...


    Seafood Chowder with Seasoned Oyster Crackers

    Chock-full of fish, shrimp and scallops, this comforting chowder has been pleasing my family for many years. The seasoned oyster...


    Hungarian Pepper Soup with Romano Crisps

    This is my delicious version of a classic comfort food from my childhood: stuffed peppers. The cream cheese gives it...


    Hearty Sausage Chili

    You'll have a stick-to-the-ribs bowl of chili in not time with this simple recipe. It's quick to prepare, but tastes...


    Dandelion Soup

    I like to use dandelion green in many recipes. With hearty meatballs in a wonderful chicken broth, this dish is...

    Microwave Classic Chili

    For several years I taught a microwave cooking class sponsored by a local department store. Class participants raced about this...


    Pea Soup with Mushroom Cream Sauce

    Fresh garden peas combine with a hint of basil for a delightfully light spring soup. A unique mushroom drizzle adds...


    Bean Soup with Dumplings

    Field editor Jane Mullins of Livonia, Missouri often lets her slow cooker simmer this nicely spiced, bean-filled broth while she's...


    Empanada Beef Chili

    While I lived in Mexico in the 1960s, a friend's mother gave me her grandmother's empanada recipe. I've made it...


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    Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

    If you ever wished you could have red velvet cake for breakfast, now you can, thanks to these vanilla-iced red...


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    Peppermint Hot Chocolate Cookies

    These peppermint hot chocolate cookies are a variation of the cookies my mother made when I was growing up. Now...