This modernist technique for cooking steak may sound absolutely bizarre, but Kitchen Konfidence food writer Brandon Matzek says this frozen seared steak method is an easy process that results in perfectly cooked steak: “The contrast of the salty, golden crust and the smooth, buttery centre is just pure heaven.” More »
Long kitchen utensils and gadgets take up a lot of space. Store them more efficiently and free up some room in your kitchen drawers by creating cheap diagonal inserts out of wood. More »
Your oven grill is a useful kitchen tool, but doesn’t necessarily offer even performance throughout. America’s Test Kitchen shows us how to make a map of your grill so you’ll never burn or undercook your food again. More »
When we discussed using flax seed oil to season cast iron cookware last week, Lifehacker reader and food expert emannths brought up a great idea — if you’re going to bring your oven to temp to bake bread or another dish that requires high temperatures, rub some oil in those cast-iron pans and toss them in the oven to scratch off two items on your to-do list at the same time. More »
Some people end up buying and peeling an onion and a head of garlic, when they only need a portion of that for their recipe, and end up tossing the rest, only to need it again a few days later. Freezing a puree of garlic, onion and olive oil means that not only do you avoid this wasteful routine, but you can prepare several months’ worth when the ingredients are on sale. More »
If you use rubber gloves for washing dishes or cleaning and have sharp nails, you run a chance of your nails puncturing the gloves and causing leaks. Household simplicity site Real Simple recommends adding a cotton ball to each finger of your gloves to provide a cushion that should keep your nails from puncturing the gloves. More »
If you break the handle on your favourite kitchen knife you will probably either look forward to shopping for a new knife or wish you could give your trusty knife a new handle yourself. For those who’d rather fix what they have, you can remove the pieces of the old handle with a hacksaw and then you can cut and attach a new handle. More »
Dried apples are not only a nutritious snack, they’re fantastically delicious too and easy to make at home. All you need is a little lemon juice and water and you can preserve apples for eating any time. More »
Tortillas stored in the freezer (or even the fridge) often stick together and tear when you try to use them. Avoid that problem by using baking paper to separate them before storage.
The folks at America’s Test Kitchen highlighted this tip ahead of the US Super Bowl (consuming Mexican food being a common game-viewing ritual). While some brands already include sheets to separate them, adding them otherwise can save tears before tortilla time.
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Those greasy, food-splattered stove burners are gruesome and a real chore to try to scrub clean. With an overnight soak of cheap ammonia, however, that thick coating of crud comes off like nothing, writes Vivienne at the V Spot blog. More »
