For special occasions, there’s no better dessert than a delicious and perfectly decorated cake. While many of us enjoy visiting our favorite bakery for an elegant treat, it is absolutely possible to get stunning results right at home. All you need to learn how to decorate a cake are a few basic tools (we bet …
There’s no denying just how handy a garbage disposal is. However, if not tended to properly, these machines that are designed with the sole purpose of making our lives easier can become quite the nuisance. It is vital, not only to keep your kitchen smelling fresh, but also for general cleanliness, that you tend to …
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A full-size blender is a must-have appliance for every kitchen, but what about those times you want to whip up a smoothie or blend a protein shake on the go? You’re surely not going to put your Vitamix in your purse (unless you’re Mary Poppins), but you can take along a portable blender. These adorably …
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Whether you burn dinner completely or your pans get dirtier and dirtier over time, eventually you’ll need to have a scouring session at the sink. And for this, the quicker the better! For this reason, we put five methods for cleaning a scorched skillet to the test. Keep reading to learn how to clean a burnt …
Cutouts, spritz, macarons and plenty of other cookies are known for their perfect shapes. Each spritz cookie looks absolutely identical to its neighbor, each cutout is cute and crisp and every macaron looks like it came straight from a patisserie. Drop cookies, however, tend to look a bit more informal. There’s nothing wrong with the …
Lodge cast iron cookware has been made in America since 1896. That means Lodge has over 120 years of experience perfecting quality design, lifetime durability and cooking versatility! It’s no surprise that their skillet is a number-one best seller on Amazon with nearly 100,000 reviews. And, the versatile 10-inch version costs under $30. Wow! Here’s …
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Gone are the days of the plain Jane toaster oven. Today, home cooks are replacing these basic appliances with their spiffier, more versatile cousin: the countertop convection oven. And if you don’t have one in your kitchen yet, you might just be missing out. These compact ovens do so much more than heat; some options …
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Whether you’re a novice baker or a pro, using a high-quality pan is essential to the baking process. Although the baking trays come in an array of shapes and sizes for different projects, there’s one thing that all of the best baking pans have in common: durability. No one wants to buy a new baking …
For many folks, an immersion blender might seem like just another one-use gadget, but our Test Kitchen can assure you that this small tool is not just a one-trick pony. A good immersion blender can smooth out soups and sauces, but it also can puree, emulsify and even whip (yes, you should be making your …
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Have you ever noticed children doing homework, playing video games or bickering with their siblings at the corner table of your neighborhood family-owned Chinese takeout restaurant? I grew up as one of those “takeout kids” and worked front-of-house in various roles since I was 12 years old. Even though there was so much to choose …
