We’ve been around the barbecue block, sampling smoked meats and cheeses, drooling over cedar plank salmon, diving into juicy hickory ribs, and enjoying applewood bacon fried over an open fire. But since smoking is an art — and one we…
The most laborious part of baking a cake involves stirring the batter to ensure the ingredients are evenly mixed and that the lumps have been smoothed out. But did you know it’s possible to skip this step entirely? Just like…
There are plenty of reasons to cut traditional hot dogs from your cookout. Whether you want to reduce the amount of pork you consume, follow a religion that doesn’t consume pork, or are enjoying fish Fridays for Lent or meatless…
For many, luxury and decadence can be defined by lobster, and for others, lobster served on a roll is a seasonal, staple food. While lobster is often completely poached or steamed in preparation, the crustacean can also be enjoyed with…
The sweet scent of aromatic wood smoke emanating from the backyard is the meat lover’s equivalent of stopping to smell the roses, but the proper use of wood chips is a poorly understood component of good grilling. Here to help…
Simple but scrumptious, a serving of hot and fluffy homemade beignets always hits the spot. To make your next batch even more of a success, use a pizza wheel to effortlessly cut through the dough. This technique results in flawlessly uniform…
Regular cleaning of any coffee brewer is essential to maintain its performance, prolong its lifespan, and ensure that every cup of coffee brewed is of the highest quality. This is especially true for a Nespresso machine — the trusty coffee…
Place hot cookies and pies directly onto a plate or counter and you’ll get moist bases that turn soggy with condensation. A cooling rack does a fantastic job of solving this issue by allowing cooler air to circulate around baked…
There are few things that epitomize summer backyard gatherings better than the barbecue grill. Maybe it’s burgers by the pool, hot dogs and brats at the lake, or even caramelized and smoky grilled fruit to top off an evening on…
Plastic wrap can be both a blessing and a curse. In theory, it can seal and secure any dish, bowl, or tray of leftovers with ease. However, it isn’t always this straightforward. You might tear a wonky sheet. Sometimes your…