The Most Popular Culinary Hacks of 2016
Food is very important. Whether you consider yourself a “foodie” or not, you must eat, and everyone can benefit from advice on how to eat and cook better, faster and healthier. Here are some of our most popular culinary tricks of 2016.
When you eat it doesn’t matter
There is no shortage of dietary advice in this world, and people tell you how much, what, and when to eat. But is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? And does eating every few hours really “support” the metabolism? Here are some of the myths about meal times.
No need to cook pasta, just enough water
Save some energy by turning off the hotplate after adding the pasta. If it comes to a boil before you add the noodles, you will be fine.
Learn how to prepare, cook and clean a cast iron skillet
Cast iron pans are a great all-round kitchen tool that can last forever if handled and cleaned properly. This video shows you how to do it.
Five delicious dishes you didn’t know you could cook with cast iron
Once you learn how to take care of your skillet, you will want to use it to cook food. Super acidic foods aside, there is almost no limit to the delicious creations you can make in cast iron, and these five may surprise you.
10 best kitchen tools worth investing in
Kitchenware can be quite expensive and I love it a lot, but there are some cooking gadgets that are worth every penny. This list will help you determine which tools should be considered an investment. (I bet you can guess my favorite .)
Sous Vide Showdown: Anova vs. Joule
Speaking of fancy kitchen toys, you might have noticed that I’m a big fan of the immersion circulator. Both Anova Precision Cooker and ChefSteps’ Joule are great options, and this breakdown can help you choose the right model for your kitchen.
This fast food place gives you the most fries with your order.
French fries are very important and you need to make sure you order your burger as efficiently as possible. One fast food chain has surpassed all others, serving a whopping 98 fries to order, which is great.
This is how long these little seasoning packets last before the expiration date.
The one-serving seasoning bags are very shelf stable, but they don’t last forever. This guide can help you figure out how long they need to be stored to keep the bag drawer in top shape.
Top 10 Amazing Waffle Maker Foods
The waffle maker may seem like a simple pony, but you can use this little skillet to make all sorts of delicious creations, from fritattas to brownies, with crispy nooks and crannies.
Alton Brown’s tips for the best homemade smoothies
Smoothies are fairly easy to make, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an optimal way to make them. For the tastiest frozen concoction every time, follow Alton Brown’s basic tips for making truly great smoothies.
Counterfeit Products and How to Detect Them
Imposter cheese, olive oil and seafood are widespread, and there is nothing sadder than buying wood pulp when you were about to buy Parmesan. To make sure you’re getting real value when it comes to these frequently counterfeited products, check out our guide on the subject and don’t trust anyone. (Well, you can trust us.)
What to do with loose chocolate
Chocolate that has not been stored properly can form an unappetizing white film on it, making it a poor candidate for dipping and coating. But don’t throw it away; it still has several delicious uses.
White Pepper – The Secret Ingredient Of The Original KFC Recipe
Not only has white pepper turned out to be the pungent superstar ingredient in the once-secret original KFC recipe, but the more acidic pepper berry has proven to add depth and volume to all kinds of foods, both sweet and savory.
Prepare reliable roasts with this simple formula
Roast dishes can be infinitely customized to suit your diet and taste, but can easily get stuck in a frying rut. This picture shows you how to make this light dinner interesting, tasty and perfectly balanced.
How to hack the IKEA grocery market
The IKEA food market is a treasure trove of delicious drinks, delicious jams and all kinds of frozen delicacies, and we can show you how to get the most out of it. (Bonus: these utensils are easier to assemble than 96% of IKEA furniture.)
If you’re still hungry, check out our Best Cooking Tricks of 2015 and 2014 and be sure to check out Skillet , where food is the only and delicious dish.