Category Kitchen Tools

Homemade Ravioli Hack Using Ice Cube Trays

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If you’re a fan of shortcut ravioli recipes you can make easily at home, we have another hack for you to add to your arsenal of culinary efficiency. Whether you’ve decided to put together ravioli with butternut squash or crab,…

How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet with Ketchup

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It’s heartbreaking when patches of rust develop on a beloved cast iron pan and adversely affect the flavorful seasoning that’s been baked into the surface after years of careful use. Moreover, it’s time-consuming to clean it well before you can…

French Press Strain Soup Stock

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Soup stock is the backbone of many dishes, from hearty stews and soups to savory sauces. Making it is straightforward: simmer bones, vegetables, and aromatics in water until you’ve extracted all the flavor. As simple as it sounds, this process…

Air Fryer Tip: How to Make Crispy Green Beans

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Green beans — boil them, roast them, or even fry them because the versatile vegetables can withstand a variety of cooking techniques. You can also pull out that trendy air fryer to make your next batch of green beans even…

Best Deep Fryer Tips: How to Make the Most of Your Fryer

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Deep frying at home can be intimidating. There’s something about standing in front of a pot of scalding-hot oil that makes even confident cooks think about how many ways things could go badly. Using a deep fryer instead of a…

How to Cook Bone-In Meat in an Air Fryer Without Ruining It

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The air fryer is a magical invention. Not just for reheating fries to optimal crispiness and cooking your breaded chicken extra crunchy, you can use it to make everything from donuts to melted chocolate. But while it seems like you…

Quick Meat Thawing with a Cast Iron Skillet

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A trusty cast iron skillet is a kitchen staple for several reasons: It’s tough, versatile, and can handle high heat without breaking a sweat. Whether you’re frying chicken, making a hearty stew, or looking for the best pan for searing…

Common Misconceptions About Cast Iron

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My Mississippi grandma’s fried chicken and biscuits were legendary. We always assumed it was her well-honed skills or hidden techniques, but as adults ourselves, my siblings and I finally understood. It was that super-heavy, jet-black, cast-iron skillet. She harbored the…

Air Fryer Pork Chops: A Handy Tip

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There are many cooking methods one can use to pull off crispy, tender, and flavorful pork chops, but the air fryer on your counter certainly makes it easier. Not only does the air fryer require less oil than a pan…