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This vegetarian riff on traditional Thai hor mok features butternut squash. It’s luxuriously creamy, with a light, airy texture similar to a French soufflé.

Our favorite chicken and vegetable recipes—including simple sheet-pan dinners, fully loaded salads, and single-skillet meals—are delicious and easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight.

This mini food chopper packs a punch by chopping, blending, crushing, and puréeing all with one powerful blitz.

The best nonstick skillet you can get is the OXO ceramic nonstick pan. Right now, the trio is on sale for $76.

We scoured Amazon’s Spring Sale for last-minute deals. Some of the best discounts we found are on editor-favorite products from Vitamix, Breville, Lodge, and Le Creuset.

The Lodge cast iron skillet has been our favorite for years. It sears well, bakes evenly, and is on sale for just $14.

The bold flavors of chocolate and coffee shine through in this luxurious mocha tres leches cake.

Constructed from durable stainless steel with a highly effective vacuum seal, the Stanley Classic Legendary bottle is built to last.

We found 10 deals on chef’s knives, kitchen shears, and sharpeners at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale. Our recommendations from Victorinox, Shun, Zwilling, and more are all tested and reviewed.

These unique pancake-like buckwheat flatbreads are a staple of Acadian cuisine in Northern Maine and Maritime Canada. Spread them with butter and maple syrup for breakfast, dip them into soups and stews for a filling meal, or drizzle with molasses and fresh fruit for dessert.

We used the Misen chef knife to dice carrots and onions, slice tomatoes, and peel, core, and chop pineapple. Here’s our honest review.

The best cookware deals at Amazon’s Big Spring Sale include Le Creuset, Staub, Lodge, and more rigorously tested brands. We found the 23 best deals starting at just $10.

This pork tenderloin with a jammy rhubarb sauce comes together in just 30 minutes, and is perfect for any night of the week. Make it in the spring with fresh rhubarb or year-round with frozen.

This milk frother is compact, has intuitive settings, and can be left unattended while running. My roommates and I use it daily to level up our beverage routine.

For big batches of omelets or scrambled eggs, use an immersion blender to guarantee fluffy eggs. You can grab our favorite cordless KitchenaidAid hand blender on sale, too.

These silky muffin tin egg bites are loaded with mushrooms, kale, and Swiss cheese. They’re great for Sunday brunch or for a make-ahead weekday breakfast.

We’ve tried lots of pairs of poultry shears, and OXO’s are by far the best. Here’s why.

We sorted through pages of sales to find the best kitchen deals worth buying at Amazon’s Spring Sale 2025—including a Weber gas grill, a Nespresso machine, and a budget-friendly ice cream maker.

There is a sense of shame when eating the last bite of food that transcends cultures. We dove into the historical and sociological roots of this international taboo.

A lack of official labeling guidelines and a lot of overlap among the terms can lead to confusion. Culinary experts including chefs, corn growers, and mill owners explain how polenta, grits, and cornmeal are different, but also how they're often the same.

We’ve recommended the Breville burr grinder for years. It has excellent grind quality and consistency, and it’s exceptionally easy to use.

For Starch Madness, we rounded up the best frying essentials that have aced our tests. Now’s the time to snag the best All-Clad deep fryer, Instant Vortex air fryer, and more.

After taste-testing six dill pickles you're likely to find at your local supermarket or online, we found one winner we'd be happy to keep in our fridge.

Made with an enriched bread dough and filled with a fragrant almond cream, these plush buns are essentially a mash-up of twice-baked almond croissants and fluffy cinnamon rolls.

The Material steak knives are finally back in stock. They cut through steak like butter and are on sale for $88.

Thanks to an innovative graphite core, these stainless steel pans are lightweight, even-heating, and quick to cool. They're great, ultra-responsive pans.

With little more than puff pastry, creamy Brie cheese, a few roasted carrots, and a zippy honey-mustard drizzle, this tart makes for an easy, colorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer.

These 15 weekend baking projects—including tender cinnamon rolls, buttery brioche, and the very best chocolate chip cookies—will provide you with a mental escape when you need it the most.

Amazon's Spring Sale 2025 is happening tomorrow, but we’ve already found 31 deals on our favorite kitchen gear. Save up to 50% on a Yeti Roadie cooler, Breville espresso machine, and more.

This one-pot beef stew with carrots and daikon radishes is a Cantonese classic. Made with chu hou paste—a blend of fermented yellow soybeans, sesame seeds, garlic, ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar—it’s a sweet and savory stew that’s deeply flavorful. Plus: It comes together in a single pot.

We used the Ninja Thirsti for over a month, timing how long it took to make seltzer and tasting the results. It's fast, easy to use, and lets you customize flavors.

Adjusting pH can be a powerful tool when cooking. Here we explore how to manipulate pH to cook vegetables faster, and control their texture, appearance, and flavor, whether with acidic ingredients like lemon juice or with basic ingredients like baking soda.

In the Indian state of Maharashtra, this savory breakfast known as pohé is a favorite. It features parched, flattened rice (also called pohé or poha) paired with onions, a medley of spices, and vegetables such as potatoes, green peas, cauliflower, or tomatoes.

We tested nine trash cans and found four that contained smells, opened and closed smoothly, and were otherwise easy to use.

This Moroccan-style beef stew features the hearty and comforting combination of tender beef, warm spices, and bright fresh greens with chickpeas.

Amazon’s spring sale is happening in just a few weeks. Here’s everything we know about the event, including 20 deals up to 43% off that you can already grab, like Breville espresso machines, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, and more.

This Indian tomato soup gets its rich, creamy texture and flavor from coconut milk and ghee. Scoop it up with good crusty bread or pour it over rice for a filling meal.

Don’t confuse Midwestern chicken and noodles with soup. This dish features juicy hunks of chicken in a roux-thickened gravy with chewy, homemade egg noodles, all served over fluffy mashed potatoes.

Even if you're not typically an early riser, enjoying a great breakfast can put a positive spin on your morning. To help with that, we've gathered some of our favorite sweet and savory recipes that are totally worth getting up early for—from tender pancakes and baked goods to regional favorites and comfort classics.

Chorba frik, a thick, hearty soup popular in Algeria and Tunisia, is made with tender lamb or beef, chickpeas, cracked freekeh, warm spices, and generous handfuls of cilantro.

Le Creuset and Staub are heavily marked down at Williams Sonoma’s sale, so we asked Serious Eats editors to pick their favorite deals. They’re eyeing Dutch ovens, baking dishes, and more for up to 47% off.

After years of use, the Ratio Six coffee maker still produces incredible drip coffee. Here’s why we highly recommend it.

Make the best bar snack ever—fried pickles with bacon-ranch—at home with this recipe.

This delightfully crunchy side salad features crisp shredded carrots, plump raisins, and pistachios, all tossed with a creamy citrusy dressing.

The Lodge cast iron enamel Dutch oven has been my go-to for over 10 years and happens to be our budget Dutch oven pick. It’s sturdy, maintains heat well, and is on sale for $80.

Growing up in Pakistan, I had grown tired of familial expectations, especially around the Eid holidays. I moved to London and was looking for a chance at a new life, but I ended up reconnecting with the spirit of my childhood Eid celebrations when I introduced my new friends to the holiday and the celebratory foods.

These tender, juicy lamb meatballs are packed with garlic, spices, and bright fresh herbs.

Often referred to as Moroccan semolina biscuits, harcha are faintly sweet and nutty tasting flatbreads. They require just one bowl to make and mere minutes to cook.

We tested 10 ramekins, using them to make soufflés and eggs en cocotte. Our six favorites were versatile and elegant. Bonus points if they stacked nicely.

A collection of Irish and Irish-inspired recipes to make for St. Patrick's Day.

This easy, foolproof way to shred chicken requires just one bowl—and will shave time and effort off your dinner prep.

An Irish favorite, colcannon combines potatoes and simmered greens into a hearty mash.

After tasting our way through 10 plain yogurts—including Dannon, Trader Joe’s, and Brown Cow—we found an overall winner that we'd happily pair with our granola, turn into dip, or just eat plain.

Rolling knife sharpeners offer a more foolproof way to sharpen knives at home. We tested one of the most popular rolling knife sharpeners to see if we recommend it.

This phyllo-wrapped dessert features a filling of pistachio cream, tahini, pistachios, and toasted kataifi, baked until golden and dipped in chocolate, with a sprinkle of roasted pistachios

Replace your salad croutons with toasted breadcrumbs for a restaurant-level salad.

Goetta, Cincinnati’s signature meat-and-oat breakfast loaf, is called a sausage, but it’s really more of a meatloaf. In this version, pork, oats, and spices are cooked into a thick porridge and then cooled into a sliceable solid. Slices are then pan-fried until caramelized and crunchy on the outside and still creamy in the center.

Lodge cast iron skillets, grill pans, and Dutch ovens have topped our reviews for years. We rounded up eight deals under $50 that are worth grabbing, including a writer-loved cast iron griddle and a bread oven.

We tested 13 gift baskets, including cocktail kits and luxe chocolate packages. And the top four would make an excellent gift for the food lover in your life.

Basmati is a fragrant, tender, fluffy rice variety with a delicate nutty aroma prized throughout South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond. Its ability to absorb flavors and its long slender grains makes it ideal for a variety of rice-based dishes, including biryani, tahdig, kedegree, and Nigerian jollof rice.

Colombia's arepa de huevo is an ultra-crispy fried corn-flour cake with an egg tucked inside. This recipe offers step-by-step instructions on making them at home.

Endlessly customizable, pani puri are crisp puffed shells filled with an assortment of savory, tangy, sweet, and crunchy toppings and flavorful "waters." While traditionally served as a street snack in India, they’re a great crowd-pleasing bite that’s very simple to prepare at home.

This $15 OXO serrated knife is an essential in any kitchen. I’ve been using it for over 10 years, and it glides through fruit and slices crusty bread like a pro.

These juicy, tender honey-mustard pork chops are incredibly easy to make., require minimal prep, and can be on the table in less than 45 minutes. Plus: It comes together in a single skillet.

We made dozens of drinks with the Cumulus to find out if it was worth its high price tag—and if its instant cold brew was any good.

The Guinness-chocolate sheet cake is incredibly moist and rich, with a deep chocolate flavor that’s complemented by the beer’s malty, tangy undertones. Topped with a malted vanilla frosting, it’s a delicious celebration-worthy dessert.

Qatayef is one of the most iconic desserts of the Ramadan season in the Levant. These yeasted pancakes are cooked on a flattop griddle or in a skillet until golden on one side with light air pockets throughout. They’re then filled with cheese or spiced walnuts and raisins, folded into a crescent shape, fried until crispy and golden, then finally dipped in orange blossom syrup right before serving.

We tested 10 brands of dish soap, examining their grease-removing power and overall efficacy. We found two favorites that get dishes squeaky clean.

Made with mashed ripe bananas and speckled with toasted walnuts, these banana bread pancakes are tender, moist, and taste just like the classic snacking cake.

One-pan chicken dinners, curries, braises, and beans galore—that's what the Serious Eats staff is cooking at home this month. Oh, and don't worry—we didn't forget the dessert.

Le Creuset is offering big deals on its popular cookware and dinnerware during its March 2025 sale. Save up to 37% on tested favorites like the best Dutch oven, ceramic skillet, stainless steel pans, and more.

Our editors have tested dozens of Japanese knives over the years. Here are some of our top picks, including a fantastic gyuto and sharp santoku.

Infused with the flavor of ham, these crispy, creamy croquetas are a classic of Spain's tapas bars. The key is to use the ideal ratio of flour to milk and to add ham flavor at every opportunity.

These Irish potato pancakes have lacy, crispy edges with fluffy, tender centers. They’re simple to prepare, pair with many different toppings, and are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Coated in a crisp, airy batter, fried until light golden, then spritzed with malt vinegar, these fish and chips are gloriously crunchy and tender.

Our editors swear by these kitchen cleaning products that tackle grease and grime. Starting at just $10, these cleaning tools include the O-Cedar mop, sponges, and Swedish dishcloths on sale.

We poured and sipped sparkling wine to find the best champagne glasses. We have top picks for tulip and flute styles.

Tofu is not only a great source of protein but is also extremely budget-friendly and readily available in multiple forms. Our favorite easy tofu recipes showcase this plant-based wonder’s remarkable ability to absorb layers of flavors and boundless versatility—from stir-fries to salads.

Marinated in soy sauce, tea, and a mixture of warm spices, tea eggs are a popular sweet and savory snack in many parts of Asia, including Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

These chimichangas are loaded with shredded chicken, tomatoes, chiles, and rice. When deep-fried until golden and crisp, and paired with a tart and spicy tomatillo salsa, it’s easy to see why these fried burritos are a Southwestern classic.

Garlicky, cheesy, and slathered in butter, these easy pull-apart garlic knots take just minutes to assemble, and are miles better than most pizzeria versions.

After tasting our way through 12 classic pancake mixes—including Bisquick, King Arthur Baking, and Annie’s—we found an overall winner that we’d be happy to whip up at home.

Slather a slice of brioche with orange marmalade and fragrant almond cream, top it with sliced almonds, then bake it for a breakfast that tastes just like an almond croissant but takes much less time to make.

The Scottish cooking utensil has been around since the 15th century—and its uses go beyond porridge or oatmeal.

We've combined French and American comfort foods to create this baked French onion soup mac and cheese. It's loaded with melty Gruyère and caramelized onions and has a panko–fried onion topping that gets wonderfully crispy and browned when baked.

Freshly popped popcorn dusted in a flavorful DIY honey-mustard dry seasoning mix.

This easy, six-ingredient weeknight dinner pairs juicy chicken breasts with a warm bulgur pilaf studded with blistered tomatoes, fragrant scallions, briny olives, and feta cheese. It comes together with just one skillet in under 20 minutes.

The homemade honey-mustard seasoning powder is so easy it comes together in minutes: just stir and then sprinkle. The possibilities for using it are endless.

Bang Bang Onion is an herb packet from Van Van that tastes good on everything. It’s a staple in Vietnamese cooking but can be sprinkled on salads, stir-fries, soups, and much more.

Ooey-gooey and oh-so-crunchy, this fried cheese sandwich is a Nebraskan icon.

In Taiwan, this flavorful stock of soy sauce, Chinese spices, and sugar is used over and over again to braise meats and vegetables.

The secret to perfectly cooked, fluffy rice is probably hanging in your kitchen right now.

The Ascent X5 is Vitamix’s most expensive blender. We tested it and its 10 presets by making nut butter, soup, and smoothies to see if it was worth the buy.

This creamy Moroccan white bean stew is studded with spoon-tender morsels of lamb and infused with sweet and earthy flavors from onion, tomatoes, cumin, paprika, ginger, and turmeric. It requires just one pot and minimal effort to prepare.

Intensely savory and a little bit smoky, these Chinese stir-fried beef recipes hit all the flavor notes we love and they come together quickly, so they're great for weeknight dinners. Here, you'll find eight of our favorite Chinese beef recipes with tips and techniques for making restaurant-quality stir-fries at home.

Ahead of spring, Serious Eats editors are grabbing kitchen tool upgrades like the Owala FreeSip bottle, an Instant Pot air fryer, and Rubbermaid storage containers.

Roman maritozzi are sweet brioche-like buns filled with whipped cream that are often sold with nothing more than a light dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Here’s how to make your own.

We rounded up 12 of the best knife deals at Amazon. Starting at $18, the deals include chef’s knives, nakiri knives, paring knives, and more of our tested favorites.

To find the very best store-bought orange juice, we tasted six different pulp-free, not-from-concentrate juices—including Tropicana and Simply Orange—that you’re likely to find at your local supermarket.

This pour-over makes great coffee…and looks super cute with its flower-like design. We tested it with light and medium roast beans to see how well it worked.