Each week we round up our favorite posts and recipes from our friends at The Kitchn.

This week, The Kitchn shows you how to make perfect bacon in the oven, with plenty of tips from readers. Also on the Kitchn: roast chicken, better bread crusts, washing dishes, and fluffy pancakes.

• How To Roast a Chicken: This slideshow and recipe will have you roasting a chicken in an hour.
• Use A Muffin Tin For Better Bread Crusts: Fill the tin with water and your steamy oven will result in the perfect crust.
• What Is the Best Way To: Wash Dishes?: Readers chime in with their methods.
• How To Make Light And Fluffy Pancakes: Lots of baking powder goes into these fluffy pancakes. Readers also suggest whipping the egg whites.