Category Kitchen Tools

How to Clean a Sticky Cast Iron Pan: Tips and Tricks

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Cast iron pans are a must-have for many cooks and chefs, prized for their versatility and ability to retain heat. Right next to a quality chef’s knife, a cast iron pan is a staple in any pro-cook’s starting kit. However,…

How to Use an Ice Cream Scoop to Divide Cake Batter

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It’s hard to beat a good cake. A classic red velvet, an olive oil polenta cake, or even a gooey brown butter cake can make you want to lick the plate. It’s okay. Everyone does it. But before you reach…

Deep Frying Enhances Cast Iron Cooking

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Cast iron cookware is the workhorse of any kitchen — nearly any recipe can be cooked in the metal vessels, from a quick scramble to fried chicken. So, if your air fryer has taken over cooking all the crispy foods…

Tips and Tricks for Using a Blackstone Griddle

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Blackstone griddles are versatile outdoor cooking appliances that feature a large, flat cooking surface heated by propane or natural gas. They are popular for their ability to cook a wide range of foods, from breakfast staples like pancakes and bacon…

Tips for Removing Black Residue from Cast Iron Cookware

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Anyone who’s cooked with cast iron is familiar with the common sight of grayish-black flecks on the towel when they dry and season their pan. This is completely normal. Still, it might make you think the pan is not completely…

Why You Should Never Cook Skinless Salmon in an Air Fryer

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The air fryer has become a kitchen staple for its speed and ability to create restaurant-quality dishes. Salmon is a perfect candidate for air frying, but there’s a common misconception: You need to remove the skin first. We have a…

Avoid making fried chicken in the Instant Pot

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The Instant Pot is one of the most versatile appliances in the kitchen. It can cook rice to perfection, make yogurt, and transform a tough tenderloin into tender delights. But even this culinary wizard has its kryptonite: fried chicken. The…

How to Cook Ground Beef in an Air Fryer

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When you’re out of meal ideas, there’s nothing like a pack of ground beef to spark inspiration. Delicious and versatile, it can be used to make savory tacos or whip up a cozy pasta dish. Although ground beef is typically…

Expert Tips for Brewing the Perfect Coffee in a Moka Pot

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Small, inexpensive, fast, and quintessentially Italian, the moka pot is the most humble emblem of coffee culture — and despite the technological and cultural coffee revolutions that have occurred since its invention in the 1930s, it remains equally as ubiquitous…