Category Cooking

As the air fryer revolution continues, it’s increasingly clear that there are very few things you can’t cook in an air fryer (although we have found a few). The versatility of this appliance brings ease and efficiency to everything from fried…

By nature, camping is a minimalistic endeavor. Unless you’re glamping, you won’t bring nearly as much as you’re used to having at home, and this includes most of your usual appliances and utensils. So what should be on your “needs”…

Whether you’re a professional chef or you’ve never opened an oven in your life, you’ve probably heard of a 9×13 pan. It’s the standard casserole dish, followed closely by the smaller 8×8 (or 9×9) square pan or, even more distantly,…

Compound butter is an easy way to bring more flavor to your meals. Even humble toast can be elevated to new heights with a creamy spread of roasted garlic compound butter. Yet compound butter can take some time and planning…

Fair food is one of the most indulgent and nostalgic forms of fine dining. From the deep-fried golden funnel cakes to the gooey cinnamon churros, just one taste is enough to transport you right back to your town carnival on…

Ina Garten encourages home cooks to have several kitchen gadgets stocked at home to help put together meals with ease and efficiency. One of her recommended devices may require a visit to the local antiques or thrift store to track down —…

Jicama is a root vegetable often described as a cross between a potato and an apple in texture and taste. Its mild flavor makes it easily customizable and its crunchy texture, especially when raw, makes jicama a great addition to…

Ever wondered what to do with those tiny cast iron skillets sold in cookware stores? While you could employ them to make single servings of hot cookie dough or mini cornbread, these little fellas have another clever use that involves…

The invention of portable pizza ovens has made it easy for even humble home cooks to perfect their homemade pizza game. Most of these devices look like swanky kitchen appliances and have the ability to reach high temperatures to heat…