Category Kitchen Tools

Flavorful Gumbo Recipe for the Slow Cooker

Cajun gumbo in bowl

Making a big-ole steaming pot of Cajun-Creole gumbo can, honestly, be as complicated as it looks — at least in the sense that it requires multiple steps, intuitive timing, and a lot of experimentation before getting it just right. It’s…

Coffee Filter Hack: How to Remove Wine Sediment

wine with sediment

If you’ve ever taken a swig of wine and been welcomed to a mouthful of gritty little pieces of what feels like sand, you know how unpleasant wine sediment can be. It isn’t bad for you, but you aren’t really…

Slice Salmon with Precision Using a Granton Edge Knife

Smoked salmon with lemon and dill

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a home cook, the right tool can make all the difference when it comes to slicing salmon. This task demands precision and delicacy, and a Granton edge knife is the standout choice, particularly for…

Delicious Breakfast Recipes You Can Make in an Air Fryer

Air fryer with breakfast foods

The air fryer has arguably gotten much more buzz than any other kitchen appliance in recent years. This countertop appliance is so popular for both its affordability and because the machine requires much less oil than cooking foods on the…

Pizza Cutter Hack for a Chopped Salad

Chopped salad and pizza cutter

Static Media/Shutterstock Chopped salads are delicious to eat, but often require a lot of work to make. It takes a lot of prep work and some skills with a knife to finely and uniformly chop lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, olives,…

How to Make Crepes with a Skillet: Tips and Tricks

plate of crepes on wood

Few things rival the allure of perfectly thin crepes. While achieving delicate, thin crepes that still hold their shape may seem like a troubling task reserved for the most skilled of chefs, there’s a surprisingly simple technique that guarantees flawless…

Is it Safe to Store Knives in Rice?

knife in bowl of rice

Ever found yourself in a “grainy” situation trying to figure out the best way to store your knives? Well, you might have heard of the trick of keeping knives blade-deep in a jar of rice. At first glance, it seems…