Save yourself time and energy this summer by taking advantage of your kitchen and outdoor cooking and dining tools. Whether you're firing up the grill and using extra tools to make things quick and easy, or letting kitchen helpers keep the heat out of the kitchen, it's what we all need this summer!
Move over microwave ovens, electric can openers and fancy-pants mandolin slicers, there are some new high tech tools in town that can help make even novice chefs true masters of the kitchen. From machines that actually remove heat from food to coffeemakers that do what you tell them to, a gaggle of gastronomic gadgets can make creating meals easy, fun and exciting.
As a culinary artist, you can minimize cooking catastrophes by doing a little less improv and following a few more tried and true cooking methods. Your creativity can still flow from you to your cuisine, but there will just be less mess when using these tips, tools, and hacks in the kitchen.
Everything from grilling to slow-cooking with a Crockpot can bring your family a healthy, low-fuss meal each evening. And a surprising tool in the battle to do just that are the apps you can use on your smart phones or tablets.
Having finally assembled a rye bread recipe for my bread machine that I really enjoy, it's time to put together one heck of an inspired reuben sandwich. Spending less than 10 minutes to prep the bread and making corned beef in the slow cooker make it a snap!
Skip that over-roasted, burnt latte from Starbucks and learn how to make your favorite espresso drinks at home. All you need is a little know-how of the basics, quality tools and some practice and you'll be saving money and time, all while you savor your favorite wake up beverage at home in your PJs.
Not everyone is born a pit master. Barbecue pros have to learn from someone, whether the barbecue tradition is passed down through the family or it's learned in the restaurant business. So what can you do? These are the tips you need to take your backyard grilled cuisine to the next level.
A popular seasonal muffin offered in coffee shops across the country finds a makeover and a happy home in my kitchen. Add fantastic vacuum-brewed coffee to that and I have no reason to seek out coffee shops. I've got the best they have to offer in my nest and I can wear slippers while enjoying it all!
Did your resolutions this year include making better use of your space? The kitchen is a great place to start with that and we're helping you out with some great ideas for doing just that! Pick one or two ideas or get great space-saving by mixing and matching lots of options.
January is a great time of the year to enjoy beautifully-spiced ethnic cuisine. Part of that tradition also includes some of our favorite hot beverages, which is perfect this time of the year. Get simple instructions on how to make chai at home and make changes to the mix to suit your personal tastes.
If you are tired of flare-ups or have concerns about how often to turn food on the grill, consider the transformative power adding a cast iron griddle to your grill can offer. Before you know it, you'll be serving the most amazing seared steaks and perfect burgers!
As spring cleaning starts to happen inside and out, saving time with meal preparation can be a blessing. So this month, we tackle tips and hints to save you time in the kitchen.
When it comes time for birthdays or other special occasions, you don't have to reach for specialty baking pans. Just make cupcakes and start building the cake you want. Here, we offer one option and go through it step-by-step.
Before you reach for the phone or opt to order online, consider dusting off your slow cooker and letting it handle dinner instead. Tangy, spicy orange chicken is easy to get on the table when you use your kitchen tools.
