Close If you have an Instant Pot, you know how quickly it can become indispensable. It’s a multipurpose savior of the home-cooked weeknight meal. But for all the convenience, it’s easy to forget that the Instant Pot needs a little TLC to keep it clean and running smoothly—sans the smells oflast night’s chili. You likely already do a basic cleaning of the pot after every use, but a deeper cleaning is called for after several uses....
A cast-iron skillet may seem like an old-fashioned cookware choice. But this dependable object is a must in the modern kitchen. Cast-iron conducts heat beautifully, seamlessly transitions from stovetop to oven and lasts for decades. Plus, cooking with cast iron can be good for your health, so it’s worth looking into other cast-iron tools likeDutch ovensandcute baking molds. Here, we’ll show you how to season acast-iron skilletthe right way, but first, we’ll show you how to clean it....
Close Photo: Getty Images Mushrooms are standout members of the fungi family that offer an earthy flavor when used in cooking, and can make a greatmeat substitute. Plus, they packanti-inflammatory propertiesand can boost your gut health on top of tasting delicious. But not knowing how to clean and store mushrooms can make or break your experience in the kitchen, leaving you with dirty or slimy shrooms that just don’t taste good....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticlePretreatingScrubbingPretreatingCleaning HackPan Protection In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Pretreating Scrubbing Cleaning Hack Pan Protection volgariver / Getty Images I cook a lot and I’m a bit of a neatnik, buteven Iam guilty of neglecting my baking sheets. No one really ever sees them and I’m just going to dirty them again, so I don’t always do the best job cleaning them. This is not great in terms of my domestic goddess status, but it does make me an ideal person to try out some of these so-called hacks—and try them I did....
CloseStainless steel pots and pans tend to sit on the stovetop for everyone to see, but their greasy bottoms can distract from an otherwise-pristine kitchen. Beyond aesthetic value, cleaningstainless steel panscontributes to their ability to heat up equally and deliver the delicious results you’ve come to expect. But caked-on food, charred bottoms and streaks can be tough to get rid of, so we asked experts for their best stainless steel-cleaning tips—here’s what they had to say....
Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images Chances are you’ve gotten into the habit in recent years of rinsing off yourromaine lettuceor spinach. Or perhaps you don’t think twice about eating prewashed lettuce right out of the plastic container orchomping on a carrotwithout peeling or scrubbing it clean. Maybe you’re concerned that the head of conventional broccoli you bought still has pesticides, even though it was likely washed before it hit the store shelves....
Photo: Getty / Nirut Saelim / EyeEm Keeping your kitchen clean and organized isn’t just a matter of personal preference or efficiency, but of health and safety—and if there’s one kitchen tool we could all do a better job of maintaining, it’s our trustycutting boards. Even if you’re using one board for cutting raw meats and another for fruits and veggies to avoid cross-contamination, not cleaning them between uses (or taking the time to regularly disinfect them) can still leave you vulnerable to food-borne illnesses....
Close Photo: Getty / Bill Oxford Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, you’ve probably been deep cleaning all the surfaces of your home. But if you’re notcleaning your kitchen sink every day, you could be spreading unwanted germs and bacteria. We’ve tapped three cleaning experts to find out the best ways to tackle your sink woes and keep your kitchen sanitary. Read on for our tips for how to properly clean your kitchen sink using three different methods....
Close Even if you’re far-from-Sommstatus in terms of your wine intel level, we bet you know you probably shouldn’tstore or serve your vinosat freezing or scorching temps. And perhaps you’re well-versed about thebasics about your favorite wine. But how often do you think about what’s holding what you’re drinking? The size and shape of your glass drastically impacts the flavor (a thin glass vessel is going to offer a much more sensory-loaded experience than a red Solo cup), and the way you clean your glass makes a big difference, too....
Close Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images You may know Antoni Porowski asQueer Eye’sfood and wine expert, but his approach to cooking and healthy eating is approachable for any kind of home cook. He doesn’t subscribe to any one diet or way of eating, and believes all meals should be satisfying—and are best shared with loved ones. “I’ve been obsessed with food since I was a kid,” Porowski said. “But I grew up in a matriarchal household where the cooking was left to my mother and sisters, so I would have to just sit at the counter and watch....
In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleArtichokesAsparagusBeetsBroccoliBrussels SproutsCarrotsCauliflowerCornEggplantFennelGreen BeansLeeksPeasPotatoesSpinach & ChardSquashSweet Potatoes In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Artichokes Asparagus Beets Broccoli Brussels Sprouts Carrots Cauliflower Corn Eggplant Fennel Green Beans Leeks Peas Potatoes Spinach & Chard Squash Sweet Potatoes Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel If you want more fiber, nutrients and antioxidants in your diet-eat more vegetables! We know it’s tough to expand your vegetable vocabulary when you don’t know how to cook unfamiliar varieties, so we’ve compiled this cooking guide for 20 of our favorite vegetables....
Close What Is Acorn Squash? Acorn squash, simply prepared, makes a wonderful side dish. You can also season the squash with any herbs, spices or oils you wish and serve it in salads, grain bowls and soups. Acorn squash can also be used to make vegetarian main dishes, like pasta and lasagna, more hearty. Try These:Healthy Acorn Squash Recipes How to Prepare Acorn Squash Featured Recipe:Moroccan Chickpea-Stuffed Acorn Squash If you have experience preparing butternut squash, you’ll be able to prepare an acorn squash quite easily....
How to Prepare Artichokes How to Cook Artichokes How to Steam Artichokes Place artichokes stem-end-up in a steamer basket over 2 inches of water in a large, deep pot. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Cover and steam until the stem and base are tender when pierced with a sharp knife, 25 to 30 minutes for medium artichokes, 40 to 45 minutes for jumbo-size artichokes. How to Grill Artichokes Fill a large pot three-quarters full with water; add the juice of 1 lemon....
