There’s an interesting trick your microwave can do, and it’s not just reheating leftovers. You can use it to make little edible baskets using cheese. These are not just vessels for holding your best salads and taco fixings; they’re an…
Few cuisines in the United States can rival the cultural importance of barbecue. Distinct regional styles exist across the country, each with a unique history, and a trained barbecue connoisseur could probably tell you which region a certain rack of…
Although people have been grilling for centuries, the pursuit of the perfect sear and smoky flavor has never stopped. Today, the race is still hot in both the backyards of enthusiastic amateurs and the kitchens of professional grill chefs as…
While some parts of an oven may seem more pivotal than others, the reality is that each piece is crucial to this kitchen appliance’s overall performance and safety. This is particularly true for the oven door, which might be assumed…
Lobster is one of those foods that simultaneously delights palates and strikes fear in the hearts of cooks who have never worked with it. It can be sweet, buttery, rich, and tender when prepared correctly and bland and rubbery when…
While some may prefer the crisp crunch of chilled M&M’s, other snackers opt for a gooier approach to their candy consumption. Placing the candy-shelled chocolates into the microwave for a dozen or so seconds can yield a squishy treat that…
Resembling a mini flame thrower, a culinary torch is likely one of those kitchen tools that you’ve had on your shopping list for ages, but haven’t been able to justify purchasing yet. Much like egg separators, corn kernel strippers, and pineapple…
For the times it’ll take too long to warm up leftovers using a range, the microwave is there to get the job done in a fraction of the time. Yet, ideal as it may be to pop plates into the…
Homemade burger buns have a charm all their own. Not only are they deliciously fluffy, but they also offer you the freedom to customize them to your taste. One of the biggest advantages is the ability to shape the buns…
For those moments when cravings for homemade tamales strike and you don’t happen to have corn husks at the ready, you have alternatives. Though wrappings of corn husks and banana leaves lend some of the dish’s more recognizable traits, desperate…