Pistachio Baklava

With layers of buttery phyllo dough and nuts drenched in simple syrup or honey, homemade baklava—or bak-la-wa in Arabic—is the ultimate sweet treat. | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Programmable Coffee Maker from OXO is 30% for Prime Day

It can heat water to ideal brew temperatures, has a programmable timer, and its insulated carafe keeps coffee hot for hours. | Continue reading


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The Best Deals at Williams Sonoma Right Now (Including on Le Creuset and Staub)

Prime Day is in full swing, but there are some great discounts at other retailers, like Williams Sonoma. | Continue reading


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Kenji Loved the Gozney Roccbox Pizza Oven—and Right Now It’s 20% off for Prime Day

It’s easy to set up, heats to 900ºF with wood, coal, or gas fire, and its insulated dome keeps temperatures consistent. | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Air Fryer Toaster Oven Is Sleek and Spacious—And It's Half Off for Prime Day

Air fry, bake, roast, and toast—after testing eight air fryer toaster ovens, we found one that can truly do it all. | Continue reading


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The Temperature-Controlled Mug That Gets Me Out of Bed in the Morning Is 30% Off for Prime Day

The Ember mug is an editor-favorite—and it’s deeply discounted for Prime Day. | Continue reading


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We Tested 10 Loaf Pans by Baking Dozens of Loaves and Recommend Half Of Them

We tested 10 loaf pans with three different bread recipes to see which ones browned evenly, baked tall and neat loaves, and were easy to clean. | Continue reading


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29 Brunch Recipes That Are Sure to Please

Sweet, savory, and everything in between. | Continue reading


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We Made Dozens of Fresh Tortillas to Find The Best Tortilla Presses

Using storebought and homemade nixtamalized masa, we put eight tortilla presses to the test to find ones that made perfect fresh tortillas easily and quickly. | Continue reading


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Unagi No Tare (Unagi Sauce)

If you want to go the extra mile and make unagi sauce at home, the process can be quite simple. In the spirit of a more “traditional” method, this recipe utilizes a base of dashi, which adds umami and depth to an otherwise heavy-handed sauce. | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Sous Vide Machine from Breville Is Compact and Powerful—And It's 20% Off for Prime Day

It heats up quickly, runs quietly, and has a sleek, compact design that’s easy to use. | Continue reading


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Strawberry Lemonade

For the most refreshing and flavorful strawberry lemonade, macerate your fruit and lemon zest. | Continue reading


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Espresso 101: The Essential Tools, Terms, and Techniques You Need to Know to Become a Home Barista

We compiled all the gear you need for home espresso, including an espresso machine, grinder, knockbox, tamper, and more. | Continue reading


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We Smoked More than 20 Pounds of Meat to Find Out if the Traeger Ironwood XL Was Worth $2000

We used the extra-large smoker to cook a variety of meats, evaluating its performance, usability, and app design. | Continue reading


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How to Roast Spaghetti Squash

Perfectly roasted spaghetti squash is crisp-tender with a neutral flavor that is great simply as is or tossed with your favorite sauce. The secret to success is in our unusual cutting method. | Continue reading


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Prime Day Is Almost Here—This Is What Serious Eats Staffers Will Be Buying

We asked Serious Eats staffers what they’re most looking forward to buying on Prime Day. Some of the items are already on sale. | Continue reading


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Pappardelle with Tuscan Pork Ragù

This shredded pork sauce is rich and herbaceous, and pairs perfectly with thick, fresh pappardelle noodles. | Continue reading


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Centrifugal vs. Masticating Juicers: What’s the Difference?

We broke down the differences between centrifugal and masticating juicers and gave tested recommendations for each. | Continue reading


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Our 12 Favorite Kitchen-Related Housewarming Gifts

We scoured our equipment reviews to find some tested-and-recommended products that’d make excellent, thoughtful housewarming gifts. | Continue reading


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The Timemore Handheld Coffee Grinder Grinds as Well as a Burr Grinder and Is Under $100

It cranks fast and easy, and has adjustable precision grinding. | Continue reading


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How to Clean Strawberries So They Last Longer

For the longest-lasting, freshest strawberries, one cleaning and storage method worked better than all the rest. | Continue reading


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What is Star Anise?

What it is, where it comes from, and how to use it. | Continue reading


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Why Bamboo Cutting Boards Are Terrible for Your Knives

Here’s why we seriously advise against bamboo cutting boards—and what to buy instead (with tested recommendations). | Continue reading


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Scrape, Lift, Divide, Clean: Why You Need a Bench Scraper

Aftering testing eight bench scrapers, we named the model from OXO our top pick. | Continue reading


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We Tested 12 Lunch Boxes to Find the Best Ones for On-the-Go Meals

After packing 12 different lunch boxes, we found which ones could hold up to daily meals on the go and wear-and-tear. | Continue reading


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Dalgona Coffee

Made by whisking instant coffee, sugar, and hot water together until the mixture resembles a fluffy meringue, watching dalgona coffee come together feels like magic. Here’s the science behind the foam. | Continue reading


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The Best Camping Cooking Gear For Outdoor Adventures

Pack up the car! We rounded up the best camping cooking gear from our reviews. | Continue reading


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The Best Weber Grills for Grilling, Smoking, and Traveling, Tested by Serious Eats

Weber's gas and charcoal grills consistently rank high in our reviews, thanks to their efficiency, ease of use, approachable price point, and generous warranties. | Continue reading


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Salt Fish Fritters (Stamp and Go)

A winning combination of salt cod, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and scallion makes these crisp, savory fritters irresistible. | Continue reading


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Philly Cheesesteaks

Tender, well-marbled steak, sautéed onions, and melty provolone cheese served in a soft but sturdy hoagie roll define this classic Philly sandwich. | Continue reading


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24 Father's Day Recipes Our Staff Wants to Make for Their Dads

Father's Day isn't all about grilled meats, but it mostly is! We threw in some dessert, too. | Continue reading


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The Very Best Tea Kettles, According to Our Very Particular Testing

We tested tea kettles across several categories (including stovetop, electric, and gooseneck models) and found favorites at a variety of price points. | Continue reading


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You Will Use This $27 Kitchen Timer Way More Than You Think

A top pick from our kitchen timer review, the OXO is our favorite countertop model. | Continue reading


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We Tested 21 Microwaves (and Popped LOTS of Popcorn) to Find Three Winners

We tested 21 microwave ovens to find the best ones for all your cooking, popcorn, and reheated leftover needs. | Continue reading


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Homemade Labaneh

A Middle Eastern staple, this strained and lightly salted yogurt is often served at breakfast or as a snack drizzled with olive oil, sprinkled with za’atar, and scooped up with pita bread. | Continue reading


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Baste, Serve, Spread, Sauce, Scoop—What Can’t A Sauce Spoon Do?

Sauce spoons are kitchen multitaskers that are great for swirling, spreading, basting, and, yes, saucing. | Continue reading


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We Tested Popcorn Makers to Find Ones That Left the Least Amount of Kernels Unpopped

We tested six popcorn makers to see which ones popped the best-tasting popcorn, had the fewest unpopped kernels, and were easy to set up and clean. | Continue reading


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Mangonada

The secret to this bracingly spicy, sweet, tart, salty, icy, and refreshing Mexican drink is to use the most flavorful mango and chamoy possible. That means buying frozen or canned mango pulp and making the chamoy from scratch. | Continue reading


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The Best OXO Kitchen Equipment, According to Our Exhaustive Testing

We compiled a list of our favorite OXO gear from our equipment reviews, including coffee makers, bench scrapers, and plastic cutting boards. | Continue reading


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These Are Our Favorite ThermoWorks Products from Years of Testing

Our favorites include thermometers (duh), a timer, and even a small spatula. | Continue reading


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These Are Our Favorite Breville Products from Years and Years of Testing

We went through our equipment reviews to find the best Breville products, including our favorite espresso machine and air fryer toaster oven. | Continue reading


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Why a Mighty, Magnetic Knife Strip Is One of the Best Ways to Store Your Knives

We’ve tested a variety of knife storage options and can safely say the Jonathan Alden magnetic knife strip is one of our favorite ways to store blades. | Continue reading


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Chamoy (Salty and Spicy Mexican Pickled Fruit Sauce)

This bold salty-sweet-sour-spicy Mexican sauce has roots in Asia, and is delicious on fresh raw fruit or paired with Tajín in an icy chamoyada or mangonada. Making it at home is easy: just simmer, blend, and then adjust to taste and for consistency. | Continue reading


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Cajun Shrimp

Dry-brined in a mixture of salt and baking soda then tossed in a balanced spice blend that packs subtle heat, this Cajun shrimp is tender, juicy, and packed full of flavor. | Continue reading


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Our Favorite Espresso Beans for Pulling a Fantastic Shot

We compiled a list of our favorite espresso blends from well-known roasters like Intelligentsia and Counter Culture, along with smaller companies. | Continue reading


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We Tested Soft Coolers to Find Ones with Excellent Cold Retention and Portability

We tested nine soft coolers, evaluating their durability, cold retention, and capacity, as well as how easy they were to carry. | Continue reading


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Cantonese Clay Pot Rice With Velveted Chicken and Mushrooms (北菇滑雞煲仔飯)

When done properly, velveting can render a relatively lean cut of meat moist and tender—even after extended steaming. | Continue reading


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Cantonese Clay Pot Rice With Chinese Meatloaf (肉餅煲仔飯)

Pleasantly springy and fragrant with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and Shaoxing wine, Chinese meatloaf is delicious served on its own or atop Cantonese claypot rice. | Continue reading


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