The Biggest Mistake You Can Make When Smoking a Steak

Slicing smoked beef brisket

Every steak lover understands that smoking meat is more than just a cooking process. It’s an adventure of slowly infusing the steak with the rich flavors of smoke over low heat and transforming that simple cut of steak into a…

How to Prevent Torch Taste When Using a Blowtorch to Cook Steak

torched steak

The reverse sear method for cooking steak has gained popularity among home chefs for its ability to achieve a just-right, evenly cooked interior with a perfectly flavored caramelized crust. Creating that tasty sear with a kitchen blowtorch takes this culinary…

Guide to Smoking Cauliflower

close up of caramelized cauliflower

Your outdoor smoker isn’t only meant for meats. You can both please the vegetable lovers at your dinner party and convince the meat eaters to get their fill of fresh produce by cooking cauliflower this way as well. A generous…

Smoking Pork vs Beef: What’s the Difference in Barbecue?

Meat in a smoker griller

Smoking food is an art to be mastered; just ask anyone who’s spent countless hours tending meat in their cherished drum, kettle, egg, electric, or any other style of smoker. For true devotees, it’s way more than a pastime or a…

How to Cook Eggplant in a Waffle Maker for Perfect Texture

waffled eggplant and waffle iron

Despite the specific task for which it’s named, waffle makers have plenty of alternative uses, from omelets to grilled cheese sandwiches. A waffle maker’s capacity to bake, toast, melt, and otherwise cook a range of food applies to vegetables as…

Easy Pomegranate Juice Recipe Using a Food Processor

Close-up of arils in a split open pomegranate

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the specifics of the pomegranate, the arils are the bright red seed-containing capsules inside the fruit. Each seed is surrounded by a sac of sweet red fluid, which is what becomes pomegranate…

Sous Vide Air Pockets: No Need to Panic

vacuum packed vegetables

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re bothering to spend the effort warming up a water bath, packing your food up in bags, and spending a few hours waiting for your delectable creation to cook…

How to Make Flipping Skewers Easier: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

kebab on double skewers

From smoky kebabs to colorful vegetable skewers, there’s something truly delightful about those grill marks and the charred flavor of skewered treats. Moreover, the beauty of skewering is its simplicity. It allows the heat to circulate evenly, cooking each piece…

How to Cook Beets in the Microwave Using Parchment Paper

Top-down view of sliced beets on in plate

While the “earthy” flavor of beets is often interpreted as “dirt-like,” we promise the root vegetables are actually delicious. When cooked, the crunchy vegetables turn tender and sweet, making them an incredible accompaniment to your dinner. Roasting is a great…