A chef using a wok to cook a stir-fry tosses the contents in the air - Simonkr/Getty Images Getting a new wok is an exciting moment in a home cook's life, because it either means you're expanding your ...

Popcorn is undeniably the definitive movie theater snack. At home, though, using a stove to make popcorn can sometimes leave you with a smoky mess or a half-filled bowl of unpopped kernels. A ...

Learn the basics of caring for this kitchen staple to help you turn out stir-fries, fried rice and more. When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese ...

You only need three ingredients to prepare a delicious whole chicken. Paige Grandjean is a food editor, recipe developer, and food stylist with over seven years of experience in food media. Her work ...

Look for a local butcher for the highest-quality pork or check out your local farmers market. If you don’t see a pork vendor at the market, Dave Beran, chef and owner of Pasjoli in Santa Monica, ...

Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...