Indoor Grill

steak for two

Luckily, today's indoor grills take nearly all the guesswork out of cooking steaks, such as Garlicky Steak and Asparagus. Really. One steak, a handful of fresh asparagus, and about five minutes on the grill--depending on the thickness of the cut--is all it takes to whip up this little feast for two.

chicken sandwich

If you believe a great grilled sandwich comes only from the local chophouse or burger joint, think again. Our Deluxe Chicken and Roasted Pepper Sandwich cooks to tender perfection in just four minutes. You can't even complete an order at a drive-up window in that time.

ratatouille

Wow! Look at those gorgeous grill marks. Who knew you could grill polenta on an indoor grill? We just had to try, and think you'll love the hearty result. Our Mediterranean melange starts with purchased polenta, which we sliced and grilled with zucchini, fennel, and eggplant.

Crockery Cooker

spicy lamb shanks

Entertaining after work? This Indian-inspired potage is for you. It's simple, savory, and luxe in the looks department. Better still, it cooks to fork-tender, melt-in-your-mouth perfection while you're at the office. Your guests will love the heady flavor bursts from fresh oranges, lots of garlic, cumin, turmeric, cardamom, and kalamata olives.

chili with a kick

Hey, no blaming this Beef and Red Bean Chili if you're late for piano lessons or soccer practice. It's ready when you walk through the door. Laced with chipotle peppers for smoky kicks, we like it served with a handful of saltines.

Pressure Cooker

stuffed artichokes

For years, Italians have been fans of the pressure cooker--it cooks faster and helps vegetables and other foods retain their tempting flavors. Try Sicilian Artichokes, heaped with croutons, sweet peppers, and Parmesan cheese.

Deep Fryer

fried ravioli salad

Sometimes you crave that delicious deep-fried flavor. Zesty Ravioli Salad provides it with quick help from convenient new fryers--they're a cinch to use, cleanup is simple, and there's no lingering "just-fried" smell. Pass the dressing, please.

Tabletop Steamer

steamed salmon

Our Test Kitchen home economists loved this appliance. Sure, we were blown away by the moist salmon and crisp-tender beans.

Pressure Cooker

pork and veggie stew