These Refurbished Ninja Kitchen Appliances Are Deeply Discounted Right Now
Photo: mokjc (Shutterstock)Right now, Woot is selling refurbished Ninja kitchen appliances for more than 50% off their original prices—and some for as little as $36. These deals all expire at 1 a.m. ET on Oct. 14 (if they don’t see out first).These refurbished Ninja kitchen appliances are under the “scratch and dent” category, and Woot…
Why Your Microwave’s Defrost Function Sucks (and What to Do Instead)
I love having a microwave. I use mine to whip up mashed potatoes, roux for gumbo, even lemon curd. It’s a versatile appliance, and I think everyone should have one. I’m not, however, in love with its defrost function. I prefer defrosting food using other methods, but you can defrost stuff in your microwave, you…
These Appliances Are up to 76% Off During Walmart’s Fall Sale
It is officially fall, and the fall sales are in full swing. Walmart has kicked things off with its “Fall for savings” sale, where you can find discounts on over 500 products for your home, including everything from bedding to furniture. But not all deals are created equal, and some of Walmart’s best sale prices…
Six Cooling Rack Alternatives You Probably Already Have in Your Kitchen
You don’t have to be a baker to understand the value of a wire cooling rack. It’s something I use nearly daily, and not just for apple turnovers. The cooling rack provides a wide, stable surface for hot trays and pans, but also cookies, grilled cheese sandwiches, or pancakes. Sadly, the good news has not yet…
Use the ‘Two-Minute Rule’ When Microwaving Food With a Paper Towel
It doesn’t take long for the inside of a microwave to go from sparkling clean to a grimy mess if you don’t cover your food when you cook it. For many people, their method of choice is placing a paper towel over their food to prevent stains and splattering.In most cases, this is totally safe,…
How to Roast Frozen Broccoli Without It Getting Soggy
Frozen broccoli isn’t sexy or exciting, but it is convenient, nutritious, and cheap. But nutritious food is only beneficial if it is consumed, and it can be challenging to convince oneself to consume any broccoli at all, especially the frozen stuff. The main problem is one of texture; when cooked improperly, the broccoli steams into…
The Worst Places in Your Kitchen to Put a Microwave
Photo: Pixel-Shot (Shutterstock)Currently, microwave ovens can be found in more than 90% of American households, according to the Consumer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Though the appliances has exploded in popularity since the 1970s, there’s still some confusion over where to place them in your kitchen. Here are a few of…
Make Some Cheese Crisps In Your Microwave
Photo: Claire LowerCheese is good in nearly any phase—whether solid, liquid, or what could best be described as a “gel.” I haven’t encountered cheese in a gaseous state, but if I did, I’d probably like it. (Are Easy Cheese whippets a thing?) Once of my favorite forms of (solid) cheese is the cheese crisp, aka…
How to Air Fry Without Directions
Despite the remaining air fryer haters out there, this mini convection oven is here to stay. You can air fry steaks, and cheesecakes, but my favorite things to air fry are frozen pre-made snacks like samosas, French fries, and phyllo-wrapped anything. Unfortunately, the companies that make your favorite frozen appetizers and finger foods haven’t quite…
The Best Prime Day Deals on Air Fryers
The Venn diagram of people who want an air fryer and people who don’t have one doesn’t have much in the center. If you’re determined to hate on the small convection oven because it “doesn’t really fry anything,” it would be embarrassing to give up now, and admit that the appliance has done wonders for…
