Unlike some people (snobs), I have never felt any apprehension about the food section at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx or Home Goods. In fact, I make a beeline there, eager to see what marked-down multicolored pastas and bargain-bin pseudo-gourmet cookies might await me. There is an art to buying food at Marshall’s; I’d never buy...
Cast-iron skillets are heavy-duty kitchen heroes, but they only perform at their best if they’re properly cared for. Once you know how to season a cast-iron skillet (or Dutch oven, or griddle pan)—and how to keep that patina in good shape—you’re on your way to a lifetime of use. While the cast-iron seasoning process is more complicated than...
This is a versatile dinner that can be dressed up, down, and sideways depending on who you’re feeding. Set out sour cream, yogurt, or shredded cheese as additional toppers for the sweet potatoes. Put the meat mixture between toasted buns for a version of Sloppy Joes. Swap in harissa paste or Thai red curry paste...
What does “feel-good food” mean? It depends on whom you ask. That’s why each month our Feel-Good Food Plan—with delicious recipes and a few wild cards—is hosted by someone new. This month chef Millie Peartree who’s sharing how pre-workout meal prepping actually feeds her whole family. Working out and fueling yourself go hand in hand....
Welcome to Bon Appétit Bake Club, a community of curious bakers. Each month senior test kitchen editors Jesse Szewczyk and Shilpa Uskokovic share a must-make recipe and dive deep on why it works. Come bake and learn with us—ask questions, share pics, listen to our podcast, and lots more here. And don’t forget to join...
Flaxseed’s benefits are plentiful: Despite their petite constitution, the tiny morsels are chock-full of nutrients. Regular consumption of flaxseed has been shown to boost health and mitigate disease. But before you go about incorporating them into your diet, it’s well worth learning how to cook and bake with them properly, and what the difference is...
I’m an indecisive person, but I haven’t waffled on my answer to the age-old dinner-party question “What would be your final meal on Earth?” in years: a medium-rare New York strip steak au poivre, cheesy potato gratin, a bright green salad, and a glass of really good red wine. Steak is the ultimate special occasion...
As people who write about food and test kitchen gadgets for a living, Bon Appétit editors are constantly surrounded by a wide range of products. Between our own purchases and the endless stream of samples sent our way, it means there’s always something new coming across our desks and into our homes. Every month, we’re...
These Shapton stones only require a few drops of water before they’re ready for sharpening, and that means you can re-sharpen your knives whenever you want. The other week, I wanted picture-perfect slices of carne asada to photograph, and I was able to touch up my blades in under a minute while the steak was...
This is still a dead-simple, no-frills rice cooker though. You get what you pay for: There is no alarm, timer, or digital interface, and fewer settings than you’ll get on something like our winning Zojirushi or some of the fancier Tiger models. In our most recent round of testing, the Hamilton Beach model edged it...