IF YOU live in an urban area, then alfresco dining can be a bit of a struggle — especially if you don’t have the space for a full barbecue. Thankfully, Ninja has recently come out with the ultimate gadget for grilling enthusiasts: the Ninja Woodfire. With seven functions including grilling, smoking, air frying and more, […]
Read MoreYou’re grilling for the gang and everything is going beautifully. The steaks are looking straight up majestic, and the spice-rubbed salmon is glistening in the golden hour sun. Fleetwood Mac (or Nelly) is playing on your Bluetooth speaker. You reach into the cooler and grab a cold Bud Light. It’s time to eat, so you […]
Read MoreProduce is magical, and the farmers who harvest it are wizards. Whether you’re a professional chef or just a casual food enjoyer, there’s no denying the pleasure that comes with tasting a stunning carrot, a heavenly heirloom tomato, a perfectly ripe peach, or some luscious fresh greens. And for those who observe, you already know […]
Read MoreEither you can say “I love you” this Mother’s Day, or you can let a synthetic bread bag say it for you. Of course, not all moms or mom-like figures in your life care deeply about food and cooking, but if they do, use this holiday as a time to sweep them off their feet […]
Read MoreFor many home cooks, the Dutch oven is an absolutely essential piece of equipment that’s almost always in rotation. This much we know: Dutch ovens are amazing tools for everything from braising meat and cooking stews to frying wings and baking bread. In my house, this is definitely true; we’re always making gumbo, beans and […]
Read MoreThe introduction to Mi Cocina, former Bon Appetit editor Rick Martinez’s 2022 cookbook, is undeniably moving. In it, Martinez gives a compelling and sometimes difficult backstory about his upbringing in Austin, Texas, as a Mexican-American boy, including a tender discussion of his family and some of the hardships they faced: prejudice, inequality, culture shock. He […]
Read MoreI used to think composting was stupid. It just seemed like meaningless labor that earthy freaks did to feel better about living in cities. At a basic level, composting means storing your food waste separately from your trash and recyclable goods so that you can safely return unused organic matter from your kitchen to the […]
Read MoreMan, WTF happened in March? No, literally, can you tell us? We don’t remember. Uh… Everything Everywhere All at Once won every film award on the planet, and John Wick 4 finally came out, putting an end to next spring’s Oscars race. There was some kind of basketball tournament—is that still going on? Anyway, the […]
Read MoreBraise, sear, steam, strain, sauté, fry, and boil—there’s only one suave piece of cookware that comes to mind when we think of a single piece of cookware that can perform all those verbs: the cult-fave Always Pan from Our Place. You may be pondering why we’re kicking things off by describing all the wonderful things […]
Read MoreLet’s face it—cooking without the right oil creates nothing but an acrid, burnt-to-death pan. Unless that’s your thing (?), you oughta get yourself some good-quality olive oil instead of using two-year-old Pam. Besides providing anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, olive oil tastes damn good, especially when it’s on sale and infused with artisanal flavors. You can’t […]
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If you’re a big fan of technology and outdoor cooking, the industry-leading brand Kamado Joe has just announced something that may be very interesting for you: a digitally-connected ceramic grill with some nice extras. Called Konnected Joe, the product is, according to Kamado Joe, the first of its kind, blending all the benefits of traditional […]
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Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez (Getty Images) Two of TV’s funniest stars are coming together to celebrate something we can all get excited about: BBQ! Anthony Anderson and Cedric The Entertainer are launching their own food brand, AC Barbeque. CC Off English Anyone who considers themselves a barbeque connoisseur knows that the best pitmasters and cooks […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of ways to be vegan, and none of them are wrong. While steamed veggie bowls, fruit smoothies, and greens-packed salads might lean more towards the whole, unprocessed food end of the spectrum, elsewhere there exists beautiful, indulgent delights like Buffalo seitan wings, (most) French fries, Oreos, and nachos with non-dairy cheese […]
Read MoreYou’re making latkes (potato pancakes) for 12 people. The groceries are bought, the table is set, and guests are coming in 3 hours. Time to start cooking. This should be easy, you think. I’ve done this before. You get the ingredients for the latkes and preheat the oven. You put down your glass of wine, […]
Read MoreThere are a lot of wrong ways to do very small, precise cuts in the kitchen. One is by using a huge chef’s knife; frankly, it can be very funny to watch somebody trying to take the ribs and seeds out of a jalapeno or finely dice garlic and shallots with an 8-inch blade. It’s […]
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