A watched pot never boils. At least, that’s the way the saying goes — and it certainly feels true. But sometimes, it’s hard to keep your eyes off the stove, especially if you’re in a hurry. Next time you find yourself…
Named for its gargantuan size, elephant garlic has characteristics of both the garlic and onion family. Elephant garlic is technically an onion, falling under the genus Allium, but it also produces allicin, the compound in garlic responsible for its rich…
A thick, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth glazed donut can only last for so long. Technically you can keep it in the fridge for up to a week, but its freshness can start to decline quickly — and for a dessert where the…
If you’ve gone through the trouble of cooking a perfect steak or the expense of buying a prime cut at your favorite steakhouse, you know the dilemma of how to handle the leftovers. Heating that perfect steak to get a…
There’s a reason that cast iron pans are passed from generation to generation — they just keep getting better over time. Although, that’s not quite true if you just keep them in storage. Like all good kitchen gear, cast iron…
When regional American barbecue is brought up in conversation, Texas, the Carolinas, Kansas City, and Memphis styles are among the most well-known. Since each is great in its own right, it can often be difficult to choose between them. If…
A pizza stone is a pizza lover’s best friend. This ceramic round that absorbs and retains high temperature heat, allowing you to bake your homemade pizza directly on it, is the key to getting a perfectly chewy and crispy crust.…
Static Media / Shutterstock No kitchen appliance has gotten quite the same buzz as the air fryer in recent years. The countertop gadget is a staple in many modern kitchens thanks to its ability to effectively cook a variety of…
When you have a sizzling, perfectly cooked steak with a crusty exterior of spices in mind, it’s upsetting to see your favorite dry rub slide off the sides of the meat while it’s heating up. So how do you ensure…
It’s no exaggeration to say household appliances have revolutionized our kitchen routines — changing the way we prepare, cook, and clean. Consider how effectively and efficiently a dishwasher handles the dish-cleaning process (saving you time and effort); or take the…