If you have an Instant Pot, then you know the appliance can do so many impressive things — especially the newer models that have 10-in-1 functionality. From pressure cooking and slow cooking to cooking rice and sautéing, the Instant Pot is an extremely versatile kitchen workhorse. However, even though you can make hundreds of different … Read more
1. Timing Is Everything Especially when entertaining, I can get distracted easily. To keep the meal on track, I do two things. First, I create a timed schedule starting with the anticipated serving time and work backwards from there. Steaks might take just a few minutes to grill, but you also need to add in … Read more
There’s no denying that the kitchen sponge — a true workhorse in the kitchen — can get a bit yucky. We tapped germ experts for info on how to clean a sponge effectively and banish bacteria. There are plenty of sponge-cleaning tricks you may have seen on social media or picked up from your grandma. … Read more
There’s never a bad time to rethink and revamp your cleaning routines. I’m the sort of crazy that cannot start work or begin a new project if the house isn’t clean. I just can’t do it. And while I certainly have my flaws, the cleanliness of my kitchen, the beating heart of my home, isn’t … Read more
Cooking with an Instant Pot is, at best, pretty easy. Pressure cooking barely requires any technique and generally yields perfect results as long as you follow the directions. However, accidents happen, and your Instant Pot is smart enough to let you know that things may go south ahead of time. The prime example of this … Read more
Breaking Bad Habits We often think those small bad habits in the kitchen are no big deal. But it’s the little things that can lead to foodborne illness. In order to keep you and your family healthy, here are 13 less-than-squeaky-clean practices worth quitting. 889496872 Photo: s-cphoto 2 / 14 Defrosting Meat & Poultry on … Read more
et’s be honest: when you make a smoothie, do you dump everything into your full-sized blender or personal blender and hope for the best? You’re not alone—I did the same in my early smoothie-blending days: a little of this, a lot of that, then more liquid or more blending, and sometimes a chunky compromise. Those … Read more
Your coffee maker is arguably the MVP of the kitchen. After all, that morning cup (or two) of coffee is what gets you going. If you’re a proud Nespresso owner, you’ll want to read this guide on how to clean and descale your Nespresso machine, according to cleaning pros. We tapped Carolyn Forté, executive director … Read more
There is no way to avoid it: an abundance of dirty dishes is an unavoidable part of any home-cooked holiday feast. While the last thing anyone wants to do after braising a roast or baking dozens of gingerbread treats is deal with dirty dishes, your casserole pans and cookie sheets aren’t going to wash themselves. … Read more
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by a disgusting microwave? It might have been that communal microwave in your office that no one will go near. Or maybe you’ve cracked open your own microwave only to be horrified by the sight (and smell) of food splatters all over its shiny interior. It … Read more