The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2021
From Black American barbecue to steaming bowls of Asian dumplings, these recipes are the best way to taste the world without leaving your kitchen. Continue reading The 7 Best Cookbooks of 2021
Author Archives: Joe Ray
Oxo’s Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe
The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It’s also remarkably unfussy. Continue reading Oxo’s Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe
You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App
This “connected” update of the ever-popular multicooker is a winner, despite some shortcomings in its mobile app. Continue reading You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App
Get More From Your Multicooker With These 5 Cookbooks
If you’ve got an Instant Pot (or something like it), let these books guide you toward some exciting new flavors. Continue reading Get More From Your Multicooker With These 5 Cookbooks
Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills With These 7 Cookbooks
These titles emphasize technique and skill—and they’re a strong foundation for the serious home chef’s library. Continue reading Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills With These 7 Cookbooks
This Rice Cooker Also Slow Cooks, but in Teensy Batches
This Zojirushi’s limited ability to cook large quantities of anything other than rice and grains makes it hard to justify its higher-than-average price. Continue reading This Rice Cooker Also Slow Cooks, but in Teensy Batches
The Vitamix Made Me a Blender Person—No Kale Required
The spin cycle is this machine’s sweet spot. Continue reading The Vitamix Made Me a Blender Person—No Kale Required
Poor Recipes and Bad Design Sink This Smart Kitchen Gadget
The Multo by CookingPal proves that the smart kitchen isn’t always so smart. Continue reading Poor Recipes and Bad Design Sink This Smart Kitchen Gadget
Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave’s Bad Rap?
Anyday’s cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen. Continue reading Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave’s Bad Rap?
Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook
The first book from renowned pitmaster and chef Rodney Scott puts a long-neglected keystone of Black American culture on the table. Continue reading Black Barbecue Gets Its Due in an Inspiring New Cookbook