Kitchen Tools

Octopus has very dense muscle that’s packed with collagen: if not cooked proper, it will be like chewing on a tire. To enjoy eating it, … Read more

When it’s taco night, you’re not dumping a packet onto some browned meat and hoping for the best; you’re getting the seasoning just right. The … Read more

Frozen lasagna is fine right out of freezer, but not on the way there or getting onto the dinner plate. If your goal is not … Read more

When timed just right, a tricky balance, the potato doesn’t turn out either mealy or dry come dinnertime. If it cook for even a few … Read more

To have a bowl of crispy, colorful green beans, it’s not just about throwing them in some boiling water. You also need to control your … Read more

To get stuffed peppers just right, you have to time things well. You want the pepper soft but not falling apart and you want the … Read more

Putting lasagna in the oven seems easy. There’s just one problem: All sorts of things influence how long it takes, including whether dish is metal … Read more

Sweet potatoes cook unevenly in microwave because their dense centers and thick skins trap heat different than a russet or a carrot. If you gets … Read more

There’s no “one size fits all” when it comes to baking pizza: The right temp/length of time combo depends on your oven, ingredients (dough weight/hydration; … Read more