Category Kitchen Tools

Microwave Hack for Reviving Wilted Greens

Sauteed kale in pot

For some people, grocery shopping results in an obligatory takeout order (because all that shopping was exhausting and time is of the essence), followed by finishing the leftovers for the next few days. By the time you finally attend to…

How to Cook Eggplant in a Waffle Maker for Perfect Texture

waffled eggplant and waffle iron

Despite the specific task for which it’s named, waffle makers have plenty of alternative uses, from omelets to grilled cheese sandwiches. A waffle maker’s capacity to bake, toast, melt, and otherwise cook a range of food applies to vegetables as…

Easy Pomegranate Juice Recipe Using a Food Processor

Close-up of arils in a split open pomegranate

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the specifics of the pomegranate, the arils are the bright red seed-containing capsules inside the fruit. Each seed is surrounded by a sac of sweet red fluid, which is what becomes pomegranate…

Sous Vide Air Pockets: No Need to Panic

vacuum packed vegetables

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you’re bothering to spend the effort warming up a water bath, packing your food up in bags, and spending a few hours waiting for your delectable creation to cook…

How to Cook Beets in the Microwave Using Parchment Paper

Top-down view of sliced beets on in plate

While the “earthy” flavor of beets is often interpreted as “dirt-like,” we promise the root vegetables are actually delicious. When cooked, the crunchy vegetables turn tender and sweet, making them an incredible accompaniment to your dinner. Roasting is a great…

How to Boil Water Faster with an Electric Kettle

Pouring into mug from electric kettle

A watched pot never boils. At least, that’s the way the saying goes — and it certainly feels true. But sometimes, it’s hard to keep your eyes off the stove, especially if you’re in a hurry. Next time you find yourself…

Achieve Juicy Results by Reheating Steak Sous Vide

Wagyu rib eye steak

If you’ve gone through the trouble of cooking a perfect steak or the expense of buying a prime cut at your favorite steakhouse, you know the dilemma of how to handle the leftovers. Heating that perfect steak to get a…

Make Cast Iron Cooking a Regular Habit

eggs frying in cast iron pan

There’s a reason that cast iron pans are passed from generation to generation — they just keep getting better over time. Although, that’s not quite true if you just keep them in storage. Like all good kitchen gear, cast iron…

Reasons to Avoid Using a Frozen Pizza Stone

Frozen pizzas

A pizza stone is a pizza lover’s best friend. This ceramic round that absorbs and retains high temperature heat, allowing you to bake your homemade pizza directly on it, is the key to getting a perfectly chewy and crispy crust.…