How-Tos

Everything you need to know to get in the kitchen and cook, from fundamental techniques to the whys and hows behind our recipes. Plus, we've got you covered with practical tips for using equipment, shopping for specialty ingredients, and cooking for a crowd.

Coca-Cola Poached Chicken Is an Instant Chinese-American Classic

Chicken poached and glazed in an aromatic soy- and cola-based sauce.

Tim Chin

Ingredient Guides

A Guide to 'Nduja: Italy's Funky, Spicy, Spreadable Salume

The magical salume that will change how you cook.

Elazar Sontag

This Stir-Fry Hack Changes Everything

Chasing the elusive wok hei with a blowtorch.

Tim Chin

The Truth About Mustard Oil: Behind the "For External Use Only" Label

Mustard oil is a flavorful oil that belongs in every well-stocked pantry.

Nik Sharma

The Best Roast Duck Breast Is Dry-Aged

Perfectly rosy roast duck.

Sasha Marx

Cooking Techniques

The 3 Best Ways to Cook Steak: A Pros and Cons List

Does any one method win on all counts? Let's see.

Daniel Gritzer

Cooking Techniques

How to Build a Sheet-Pan Dinner

Sheet-pan dinner possibilities are endless. Let these rules guide your way.

Daniel Gritzer

Cooking Techniques

This Stir-Fry Hack Changes Everything

Chasing the elusive wok hei with a blowtorch.

Tim Chin

Cooking Techniques

The 3 Best Ways to Cook Steak: A Pros and Cons List

Does any one method win on all counts? Let's see.

Daniel Gritzer

Cooking Techniques

How to Build a Sheet-Pan Dinner

Sheet-pan dinner possibilities are endless. Let these rules guide your way.

Daniel Gritzer

7 Rules for a Better Rice Bowl

Build a better rice bowl.

Sho Spaeth

Ingredient Guides

Ingredient Guides

A Guide to 'Nduja: Italy's Funky, Spicy, Spreadable Salume

The magical salume that will change how you cook.

Elazar Sontag

The Truth About Mustard Oil: Behind the "For External Use Only" Label

Mustard oil is a flavorful oil that belongs in every well-stocked pantry.

Nik Sharma

Icing on the Cake: A Guide to Basic Frosting Types

All the basic cake frostings and when to use them.

Stella Parks

Ingredient Guides

Everything You Need to Know About Oat Milk

How oat milk is made, how to cook with it, and everything else you need to know.

Elazar Sontag

Equipment

Why You Shouldn't Use Nonstick Cookware (Most of the Time)

A couple nonstick skillets are all you really need.

Daniel Gritzer

Hack Your Way to a Bigger Stovetop, No Renovation Required

Maximize your range's cooking capacity with a stovetop griddle.

Sasha Marx

Everything You Can Do With a Wok

You can do just about anything with this versatile cooking vessel.

Sho Spaeth

What to Pack for Your Vacation-Rental Kitchen

Because your Airbnb kitchen probably doesn't come with a good chef's knife or quality olive oil.

Elazar Sontag

Kitchen Tips

Condiments and Sauces

How to Keep Thanksgiving Gravy Warm (Without Hogging a Burner)

Keep your gravy nice and hot with immersion circulators, slow cookers, and more

Daniel Gritzer

Why You Shouldn't Use Nonstick Cookware (Most of the Time)

A couple nonstick skillets are all you really need.

Daniel Gritzer

Hack Your Way to a Bigger Stovetop, No Renovation Required

Maximize your range's cooking capacity with a stovetop griddle.

Sasha Marx

What to Pack for Your Vacation-Rental Kitchen

Because your Airbnb kitchen probably doesn't come with a good chef's knife or quality olive oil.

Elazar Sontag

Entertaining

An Introduction to Korean Barbecue

All the components of a KBBQ feast, from meats to banchan to drinks.

Sasha Marx

Feed a Crowd With This Thai-Inspired Roast Pork Shoulder Feast

Be the dinner party host hero your friends deserve with this Thai-inspired pork feast.

Sasha Marx

How to Batch Cocktails for a Crowd

Everything you need to know to easily prepare a batch cocktail for a batch of guests.

Maggie Hoffman

Why You Should Buy an Entire Case of Sparkling Wine for the Holidays

Why and how to stock perfect back-up gift that everyone loves.

Carey Jones