You Can Make Roux in the Microwave (or Oven)
Every year, I make turkey gumbo with my leftover Thanksgiving bird, and every year I complain about stirring the roux. Roux is not difficult to make: Combine equal amounts of…
This Gemelli Pizza Oven Is $200 Off Right Now
Image: Gemelli Home This Gemelli Home pizza oven makes a great gift, and it’s on sale right now now for $399.97 (reg. $599.99). The pizza oven has six presets and…
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…
These Appliances Are up to 76% Off During Walmart’s Fall Sale
It is officially fall, and the fall sales are in full swing. Walmart has kicked things off with its “Fall for savings” sale, where you can find discounts on over…
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…
Use the ‘Two-Minute Rule’ When Microwaving Food With a Paper Towel
It doesn’t take long for the inside of a microwave to go from sparkling clean to a grimy mess if you don’t cover your food when you cook it. For…
How to Roast Frozen Broccoli Without It Getting Soggy
Frozen broccoli isn’t sexy or exciting, but it is convenient, nutritious, and cheap. But nutritious food is only beneficial if it is consumed, and it can be challenging to convince…
The Worst Places in Your Kitchen to Put a Microwave
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock) Currently, microwave ovens can be found in more than 90% of American households, according to the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though…
Make Some Cheese Crisps In Your Microwave
Photo: Claire Lower Cheese is good in nearly any phase—whether solid, liquid, or what could best be described as a “gel.” I haven’t encountered cheese in a gaseous state, but…
How to Air Fry Without Directions
Despite the remaining air fryer haters out there, this mini convection oven is here to stay. You can air fry steaks, and cheesecakes, but my favorite things to air fry…