Before there was Teflon and stainless steel, there was cast iron cookware, a staple of kitchens worldwide for centuries. Typically made from an iron-carbon alloy, cast iron pans excel at maintaining and evenly distributing heat, all while providing convenient non-stick…
If you count the air fryer as your favorite gadget, you’re in good company — it is widely considered the most popular kitchen appliance in the U.S. Although it feels like a staple now, air fryers are relatively new to the market.…
Incredibly versatile, biscuits are excellent for everything from a hearty breakfast, like biscuits and gravy, to a filling side dish that can be enjoyed on its own. With a ridiculously simple composition, many recipes use just a handful of ingredients…
Coq au vin sure sounds quite fancy, and while the classic French dish takes some effort to pull off from scratch at home, it doesn’t have to be so difficult. Traditionally, recipes for the stew made with chicken (specifically rooster…
Fresh herbs make a great addition to your cooking, bringing rich, earthy notes and bold flavors to the table. Among the many varieties of herbs, one commonality is that they typically need to be removed from their stems before being…
You don’t actually have to build a campfire in the backyard to make delicious s’mores because there’s an appliance on the kitchen counter that can make a similar treat. The heat source is your air fryer and you’ll trade the…
There’s no denying the irresistibility of freshly baked bread with its soft and pillowy interior. Achieving that perfect artisanal crust can be a challenge, but with a little ingenuity and two simple tools, you can take your bread-baking skills to…
We all know what it’s like to get a perfect bite of take-out style fried rice: It’s steaming hot, full of flavor, with a firm, crispy texture. There’s nothing more disappointing than mushy clumps of fried rice, and the best…
The garlic press has stood the test of time as a dependable gadget in kitchens worldwide. But beyond pressing garlic, this handy tool has almost a dozen other uses in the culinary world, including mincing ginger. Ginger is a popular…
Pancakes are among the most popular breakfast foods in the U.S. for a couple of reasons: They’re oh-so-yummy, and their fluffy texture creates a delightful mouthfeel. Making these flapjacks at home, however, isn’t as easy as recipes often claim. Home cooks…