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…
When it comes to your weekly grocery haul, protein is one of the biggest pain points for your budget. As an essential part of any omnivore’s meal-prep routine, meats like beef, chicken, lamb, and pork have always been among the…
Stuffed grape leaves can make a beautiful addition to appetizer menus or the unique ors d’oeuvres spread you have planned. But if you’re not buying canned dolmas and are instead setting out to make your own wrapped pieces at home, know that…
If you’ve ever cooked a steak on an open-flame grill you may have experienced a sudden and alarming flare up of flames engulfing your steak. Not only can these flare ups be unsafe, but they can also impact the cooking…
Parmesan risotto may only take 20 minutes to make, but it is a time-consuming dish when you consider the majority of that time is spent stirring all of that stock. Well, luckily, Martha Stewart has a favorite pot that makes…