How Your Grill Can Help You Survive Thanksgiving
The choreographer for the Bolshoi Ballet would still scratch their head at how to time the cooking for Thanksgiving day. Your oven and stove top are the main stage, with…
These Refurbished Ninja Kitchen Appliances Are Deeply Discounted Right Now
Photo: mokjc (Shutterstock) Right now, Woot is selling refurbished Ninja kitchen appliances for more than 50% off their original prices—and some for as little as $36. These deals all expire…
Six Cooling Rack Alternatives You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
You don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers. The cooling…
13 of My Favorite Grilling Recipes for Labor Day
Labor Day has a complicated history. The working class already had a day celebrating the worker before this one came along—May 1, International Workers’ Day, which the rest of the…
You Need to Season Your Fake Meat
When it comes to meat substitutes like those made by Beyond Meat and Impossible Foods, I’ve noticed people a tendency to think of them as packaged, complete products, like frozen…
The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals on Grills and Smokers
Photo: Anze Furlan (Shutterstock) The world of outdoor cooking is wild and rambling, with multiple fuel sources and seemingly endless configurations to choose from. If you’re looking to expand your…
Stop Looking at the Stupid Little Dial Thermometer on Your Grill
With one big, notable exception, I am a woman of few enemies…But I also hate the stupid dial thermometers you find at the top of so many charcoal and gas…
The Case For Smoking Your Chicken in Pieces
Pork butts and briskets tend to dominate the smoked meat conversation space, but smoked chicken is a real delight. The low, aromatic heat renders the bird supple and juicy, with…
For a Better Ribeye, Combine Sous-Vide and Smoke
One of my favorite niche insults is, “He’s the kind of guy who always orders his steak rare, no matter the cut.” (This type of guy also considers vermouth a…
Charbroil Buttery, Garlicky Oysters Over Your Charcoal Chimney
Oysters are like grapes: The best ones come from rough homes. A grape from a warm, comfortable climate is fat and happy but watery and bland, and I’ve found the…