Category Kitchen Tools

Understanding Air-Fried Food: A Comprehensive Guide

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Virtually everyone has wondered if their air fryer actually “fries” anything at least once or twice. Looking at the way this small appliance can crispen up a batch of fries or chicken nuggets with little to no oil at all,…

Expertly Cut: How to Slice Beef for the Perfect Cheesesteak

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While thinly slicing beef might not seem like the most important step in crafting a perfect Philly cheesesteak, how the meat is cut can make or break the whole sandwich. There is a single tool that is the backbone behind…

Crispy Breakfast Turkey Bacon Recipe for Your Air Fryer

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Bacon is full of sweet and smoky umami, but if you don’t eat pork for any reason then your go-to for breakfast burritos might be the turkey kind instead. Some will argue that turkey bacon doesn’t constitute the real thing…

Tender Duck Made Easy with Instant Pot

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Cooking meats that are less common for everyday meals can be intimidating and there can be a learning curve when it comes to making venison or duck for the first time. Luckily, we live in an age of endless kitchen…

DIY Pizza Stone Hack: How to Make Your Own Pizza Stone

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You don’t need a pizza oven to make pizza at home; your regular range will do. But your oven probably can’t reach the blisteringly hot temperatures of a pizza oven, so it’s extra important to create an environment where your…

Tips for Preheating Your Air Fryer for Perfect Salmon

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When it comes to air frying, achieving the best results often requires more than just popping it in and hitting start — especially when it comes to cooking fresh or frozen salmon. Preheating your air fryer is the most important…

Fluffy Rice Made Easy with the Addition of a Cooker

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Find us a dish that isn’t made better with butter and we’ll be bowled over. It’s the magic ingredient that enriches sauces, spruces up soups, and elevates the savoriness of a simple steak. But when it comes to making rice…

Controlling Heat with Cast Iron Skillets: Clever Tips

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Your cast iron pan is a workhorse, but did you know it can even do way more than sear a steak or help you cook the best asparagus ever? The heavy iron is perfect for holding heat steady, which is…

The Downside of Nespresso Vertuo: Lack of Variety

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Wake up bleary-eyed each morning and need a hot cup of Joe to function? The Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine is right up your alley because it doesn’t need to be programmed with a series of complicated buttons. The coffee pods have a…