We tested five methods for defrosting ground beef to find the best way to do it quickly and safely. | Continue reading
We tested 10 espresso tampers to find out which four were the easiest and most comfortable to use. | Continue reading
No frills, no tricks, no complicated steps—just solid technique for easy and delicious Italian-American meatballs in tomato sauce. | Continue reading
These seasonal recipes come together quickly and highlight the bounty of produce available during the fall, including carrots, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, and more. | Continue reading
These tender, buttery dinner rolls have become a staple on restaurant tables across the US, but they’re simple enough to whip up in your own kitchen. Make them for Thanksgiving and other holidays or just for dinner. | Continue reading
This social media–famous crispy Italian pasta dish with spicy tomato sauce is fairly easy to make at home but also very messy—here's how to do it, with a few warnings if you do decide to attempt it. | Continue reading
Both jasmine and basmati rice are aromatic, long-grain varieties, but they have distinct characteristics in terms of flavor, aroma, texture, and culinary uses. We examined the key differences between the two, and when it's OK to swap one for the other. | Continue reading
These sandwich-style cookies feature a silky, pale yellow custard powder–flavored buttercream between two crumbly rectangular biscuits. | Continue reading
To make the best banana bread, we believe you’ll need the best tools. According to our years of testing, these are the best baking tools to get your banana bread to the next level, including a Lodge cast iron skillet, USA loaf pan, OXO spatula, GIR balloon whisk, and more. | Continue reading
Take pasta alla Norma's fried eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese, but make it lasagna. | Continue reading
This creamy tiramisu evokes the bittersweet, autumnal flavors of a pumpkin spice latte. | Continue reading
The best meal prep tools help you cook big batches of food and store it in organized containers. We think these 14 items are essential for (mostly) smooth weeks ahead. | Continue reading
Mexico’s nourishing soup of tender pork, puréed chiles, and plump kernels of hominy has been cherished for centuries. | Continue reading
Beef rendang is an iconic Indonesian dish of beef slow cooked in coconut milk with turmeric, coriander, and other Southeast Asian aromatics until meltingly tender. | Continue reading
Savory and sweet all at once, an elegant layered chicken bastila is a centerpiece at most Moroccan special occasions. This simplified skillet version features a savory stewed chicken filling topped with eggs and crunchy almonds, all topped with a crisp pastry dough. It’s easy eno … | Continue reading
An instant-read thermometer is a kitchen essential that helps you avoid over- and under-cooking your foods. According to our tests, the best of the best is the ThermoWorks Thermapen ONE. It’s fast, accurate, and compact. Grab it on sale for 30% off. | Continue reading
The Pulltaps waiter’s corkscrew impressed us so much during testing that it became our new favorite wine opener, beating our previous favorite. It’s compact, efficient, and securely removes corks. | Continue reading
As the temperature begins to drop, we like to look to cozy recipes to warm us up. These eight chicken recipes are comfort food at its finest. | Continue reading
A collection of classic French recipes and guides so you can recreate the bistro experience at home anytime you want. | Continue reading
Put together a great French cheese plate with help from a cheese expert at Murray's Cheese in New York. Dive into hard cheeses like Comté, soft cheeses like Camembert, blues like Roquefort, rustic picks, and more, plus get advice on how to store and serve them. | Continue reading
If you’re shopping for a reusable straw, you have four options: metal, silicone, bamboo, or glass. We tested 13 straws to find the five best for smooth sipping. | Continue reading
Amazon’s secret kitchen outlet is overflowing with sales. We rounded up the best 10 Amazon outlet deals, with up to 48% off tested favorites from Vitamix, KitchenAid, Staub, Cuisinart, and more. | Continue reading
Stack layers of crisp, delicate puff pastry with vanilla pastry cream for a pâtisserie-worthy dessert. | Continue reading
Recreating steak frites at home can be tricky. But with the right techniques, you can make a restaurant-worthy steak and extra-crispy fries—complete with a creamy sauce—in your very own kitchen. | Continue reading
Simmers the crepes in the buttery orange sauce, add a dash of liqueur, then set the entire thing ablaze. | Continue reading
Crispy, golden brown pork-belly croquettes served with sauce gribiche is a modern and far more accessible take on the French classic called tête de veau. | Continue reading
Tender, pan-fried fish fillets with a rich browned butter sauce and crispy almonds requires just one skillet and takes only minutes to cook. It's easy enough for a weeknight dinner, but impressive enough for any special occasion. | Continue reading
Made with flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a few other pantry staples, this rich, fudgy cake is what I make when I find myself short on eggs or have a late-night chocolate craving. | Continue reading
We tested the Yeti French press by brewing pot after pot of coffee and evaluating how long it kept coffee hot, as well as how easy it was to pour from. | Continue reading
This silky-smooth soup is loaded with baked potato flavor. | Continue reading
Chewy, rustic, and ridiculously satisfying, homemade cavatelli are surprisingly easy and fun to make from scratch. Pair the fresh pasta with your favorite tomato sauce or ragu for a restaurant-worthy meal at home. | Continue reading
Basmati rice is known for its delicate fragrance, tender grains, and fluffy texture. We spoke with an Indian chef and a California rice farmer to learn more about how this variety is cultivated, how to shop for and cook it, and ideas for using it in various cuisines. | Continue reading
This elegant green peppercorn pan sauce requires just a handful of ingredients and is easy to prepare. Spoon it over seared steak, chicken, pork, or even fish for a restaurant-worthy dinner. | Continue reading
From coffee cake and apple cider doughnuts to snickerdoodles and a variation of horchata, these are our favorite sweet recipes starring the warm and earthy spice. | Continue reading
To find the best ceramic cookware, we tested 11 skillets. Our three top picks had slick surfaces and comfortable handles and were relatively durable. | Continue reading
Sometimes you need something sweet in a hurry, so we put eight brands of boxed yellow cake mix to the test. Here's our top pick, plus some other worthy contenders. | Continue reading
To find the best maple syrup, we asked a Vermont sugarmaker how to read a maple syrup label, and tasted a bunch of bottles to find our top picks. | Continue reading
Crispy, juicy pork sausage wrapped around a soft-boiled egg makes these scotch eggs a satisfying—and impressive—snack. | Continue reading
Winner of several "best rice in the world" titles, jasmine rice is known for its delicate fragrance and tender grains, and is used throughout Southeast Asian cuisines. We spoke with a Thai cooking instructor to learn more about how this variety is cultivated, how to shop for and … | Continue reading
Mayonnaise is easy to make from scratch, and a basic recipe is a blank canvas for all sorts of flavorful options. Try these 10 homemade mayonnaise recipes to make your meals more exciting. | Continue reading
The right balance of eggs, cheese, and milk along with hearty fillings, such as sausage, spinach, and mushrooms, produces a savory breakfast casserole that's simple to prepare and can be made up to 24 hours ahead. | Continue reading
We’ve spent years testing Yeti products and can vouch for the durability (and usability!) of Yeti products. During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, you can grab Yeti Rambler tumblers, stackable mugs, and more for up to 30% off. | Continue reading
We’ve been testing blenders for over a decade, and we still recommend the Vitamix 5200 as our top pick. This year’s October Prime Day sale is the best time to buy one since it’s $90 off. | Continue reading
October Prime Day is finally here and Serious Eats staffers have very strong opinions about what’s worth grabbing, including a Le Creuset Dutch oven, All-Clad cookware, Breville espresso machines, and more. | Continue reading
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days is happening, and we’re seeing a ton of Le Creuset sales. Le Creuset is long recommended at Serious Eats, and we found plenty of discounts on beloved Le Creuset cookware and bakeware during Amazon’s October Prime Day. Grab our favorite Le Creuset Dutch … | Continue reading
We sorted through thousands of sales to find the best kitchen Amazon October Prime Day deals. Shop the best Amazon Prime Big Deal Days kitchen deals, including Lodge Dutch ovens, Breville coffee makers, and Vitamix blenders. All of our picks have been thoroughly vetted and tested … | Continue reading
Sotolon is found in both Indian spice mixes and maybe your flavored latte. It was also the source of a four-year Manhattan mystery involving multiple city agencies. | Continue reading
Sharp, briny, creamy, and tangy—feta is an all-star ingredient, and these recipes to prove it. Whether it's crumbled onto a salad, blended into a filling, or whipped to ultra-creamy perfection, feta cheese is what gives these dishes their oomph. | Continue reading