What Makes Japanese-Style Chef's Knives So Unique
Santoku, gyuto, kiritsuke -- there are many types of Japanese chef's knives, but they are all built in a similar fashion unique from Western equivalents.
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The Industry Product Michael Symon Uses To Clean His Dutch Oven
A Dutch oven can be a huge helping tool in the kitchen - and it looks nice too. Especially when you clean it with an industry product Michael Symon suggests. -
The Mesh On Your Microwave Does A Lot More Than You Might Think
Microwaves are not only convenient but they have features you may not even consider, such as the mesh on the outer door that does a lot more than you think. -
The One Part Of Your Microwave You're Forgetting To Clean
When cleaning day comes around, don't overlook your microwave's turntable, which can harbor food remnants. Fortunately, cleaning the glass disc is easy. -
Your Oven Is The Key To Reviving Stale Cereal
When cereal goes stale, it can be very disappointing but there is a way to revive it and make it taste fresh again. Simply bake it in the oven. -
How To Get Kitchen Knives Sharpened At Your Grocery Store
Did you know you can get your knives sharpened at many local grocery stores? Here's how to check your local stores and how often to sharpen your knives. -
How Often To Clean Your Keurig For The Best Tasting Coffee
If you regularly use a Keurig to make coffee at home, you'll want to know how often to clean it in order to have the best tasting java every day. -
Ina Garten's Go-To Dutch Oven Is Probably Yours, Too
Ina Garten's favorite Dutch oven, the Le Creuset #26, can certainly be well worth the investment - so long as you know how to take good care of it. -
Never Wait To Dry Your Knives After Cleaning. Here's Why
There are many reasons why you should never air-dry your knives or wash and dry them in the dishwasher, so learn how to take care of them properly. -
Baking Soda Does Miracles For Sticky, Dirty Dutch Ovens
Baking soda may not just be the best way to naturally clean your kitchen - it also works wonders on grubby Dutch ovens, leaving them as good as new. -
Why You Should Keep Wax Paper Away From Hot Ovens
If you've been using wax paper in the same manner as parchment paper to roast or bake foods in the oven, you should know why the practice isn't safe. -
Relying On The Delayed Start Function Could Kill Your Oven
As kitchen appliances become more and more sophisticated, some features are not all that they seems. The delayed start function can hurt your oven. -
How To Line Your Oven With Aluminum Foil Without Damaging It
Instead of lining the bottom of your oven with foil, which can actually damage its element, try placing in on the rack beneath a pan or casserole dish. -
How To Clean Melted Plastic From Oven Racks And Floor
If a spatula or wad of plastic wrap or even a Tupperware lid melted on your oven grates and now you have to figure out a way to clean it, here's how. -
How To Unclog And Clean Keurig Needles
Have you noticed that your K-cup is pouring more slowly, or you're getting grit in your cup? It may be tie to unclog and clean your Keurig needles. -
Always Preheat Your Oven To Keep It Cleaner Than Ever
Cleaning an oven may not be your idea of a fun time but there are ways to make it easier, one of which includes preheating the appliance to loosen grime. -
Why Your Sheet Pans Are Warping In The Oven
Have you ever heard a loud pop from your oven while you're baking? That's your sheet pan expanding. Here's why it happens, and how you can avoid it. -
The Sheet Pan Trick To Keep Your Oven Clean While Baking Pie
If you love making pies but hate cleaning up the mess, there's a trick you can do with a sheet pan to prevent any spillage and keep your oven clean. -
Your Dutch Oven Can Double As A Beautiful Punch Bowl
Anyone looking to host a soiree is likely thinking about what cocktail to batch serve, but you should really be thinking about how to serve it instead. -
How Oven Bags Actually Work And What You Should Cook In Them
If you want to cook a full turkey or ham and are looking for better ways to do so, consider an oven bag. Here's how they work and what not to cook in them. -
The Kitchen Appliance Deals That Are Worth The Black Friday Madness
It's that time of year again - for Black Friday deals! When it comes to kitchen appliances like Nespresso machines and KitchenAid mixers, these are worth it. -
What It Means When Kitchen Knives Are 'Full Tang'
A full tang knife features a single piece of steel running from the blade's tip all the way through to the handle's end, ensuring the blade remains in place. -
How To Clean Plastic Cutting Board Stains And Scuffs
If you're like many of us, you've got a plastic cutting board that has seen better days. To get it sparkling, you really only need what you likely already have. -
The Best Way To Clean A Burnt Dutch Oven
The entire process, including drying, of cleaning your burnt Dutch oven should take about 10 minutes. The key is to use boiling water to remove the burn marks. -
The One Place In Your Kitchen You Should Never Store Knives
There are many ways to store knives from kitchen drawers to knife blocks to magnetic strips, but there's one place you should never place them. -
Secrets About Your KitchenAid Mixer You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
KitchenAid has been around for a long while -- but did you know there's tons of little secrets about that mixer you might not know about? Good to know stuff! -
The Best Way To Prevent Glass Cookware From Shattering In The Oven
Glass cookware is often labeled as oven-safe but is it truly? It's always good to take precautions to prevent it from shattering in the oven.
