If you’ve got an impromptu banana-based baking project or you just realized that your meal plan for tomorrow morning’s breakfast calls for ripe bananas, yet all you have are the greener ones, no need to worry. Thanks to the handy-dandy…
Heat needs time to work its way into any piece of food; that’s just physics. Sometimes this works in your favor as a cook or baker: It’s how you get a nicely charred crust on an otherwise rare steak, for…
Are you about to host a cocktail or dinner party and just realized that you don’t have the right wooden charcuterie board for your cheeses, crackers, and fruits? Maybe you don’t have an appropriate board in your kitchen, the one…
Craving a delectable dessert that’s as cute as it is delicious? Look no further than mini strawberry shortcakes made effortlessly using a muffin tin. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can whip up these…
The easiest way to chill your drinks is by simply placing them in the fridge, but it’s definitely not the fastest method. If you’ve just bought a case of beer or a bottle of wine and you’re hoping to serve…
Muffin tins can be used to freeze small servings of soup, make homemade tortilla bowls, and even transport drinks. One of the best perks of this cooking tray, however, applies to meat. All those neat rows of perfectly portioned-out gaps…
When it comes to preparing meals that feature crab sticks, many of us face the common challenge of separating these imitation crabs without making a mess or destroying their shape. The stickiness and the way the meat clumps together straight…
Pomegranate juice is not only delicious and packed with health benefits, but it’s also prized for its versatility in the kitchen. People use it for everything from making cocktails like the pomegranate gin fizz to whipping up pomegranate ice cream. While you can…
If you’ve ever wished you had more burners on your stovetop or found yourself with small pots teetering precariously on large burners and large pots hanging off the side of smaller burners, you’ll love this hack for using a cast iron…
Creating the perfect truffle is an art that requires precision, patience, and — most importantly — the right tools. While traditional methods may call for scoops, spoons, or even your hands (!), the humble melon baller is a surprisingly effective…
