Category Kitchen Tools

Dessert Recipes Perfect for Your Air Fryer

Desserts surrounding an air fryer

Static Media / Shutterstock No kitchen appliance has gotten quite the same buzz as the air fryer in recent years. The countertop gadget is a staple in many modern kitchens thanks to its ability to effectively cook a variety of…

Foods You Should Never Put in the Garbage Disposal

Food scraps on gray background

It’s no exaggeration to say household appliances have revolutionized our kitchen routines — changing the way we prepare, cook, and clean. Consider how effectively and efficiently a dishwasher handles the dish-cleaning process (saving you time and effort); or take the…

Rolling Grape Leaves Without Plastic Wrap

bowl of rolled grape leaves

Stuffed grape leaves can make a beautiful addition to appetizer menus or the unique ors d’oeuvres spread you have planned. But if you’re not buying canned dolmas and are instead setting out to make your own wrapped pieces at home, know that…

Create Tall Cakes with Parchment Paper Pan Collars

tall pink cake with macarons

There’s something undeniably magical about a towering, show-stopping cake that leaves everyone in awe, but what if your cake pans just aren’t deep enough to create the towering masterpiece you envision? Fear not, for parchment paper holds the key to…

Discover the Hidden Nespresso Vertuo Hack for Perfect Coffee

nespresso machine making coffee

For coffee connoisseurs and Nespresso enthusiasts, the quest for making the perfect cup knows no bounds. But for those with the Nespresso Vertuo at the ready, there is a cleverly concealed trick that can elevate your coffee experience: Expert Mode.…

How to Make Potstickers Using a Nonstick Pan

plate of potstickers

Despite the name, we never really want our potstickers to stick to the pan — that would be a dumpling disaster! The delicate pockets of dough should be steamed to perfection after developing a crispy brown bottom in the pan.…

Muffin Pan Dinner Platter Perfect for Picky Eaters

Pu pu platter-inspired muffin tin charcuterie board

Don’t like it when your food touches other, different foods on the plate? You’re not alone. The condition is officially known as brumotactillophobia, but by any name, there’s a difference between being a picky eater and just knowing what you like…

Is it possible to cook frozen food sous vide?

frozen tuna steak vacuum

There are plenty of things to love about the sous vide cooking technique. The results are food that is always cooked so consistently and perfectly, that you won’t notice the difference between food that started fresh or frozen. That’s how…