How-to
How-to guides
Step-by-step guides and buying advice, written in plain language, with our own diagrams and photos.
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What Not to Put in an Air Fryer (and What to Do Instead)
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Nonstick vs Stainless Steel vs Cast Iron: Which Pan to Buy First
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How to Use a Moka Pot: Stovetop Espresso Without the Bitterness
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How to Use a Meat Thermometer (and the Temperatures to Cook To)
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How to Use a Honing Rod (and Why It Isn't Sharpening)
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How to Use a French Press: Step-by-Step Guide
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How to Sharpen a Kitchen Knife With a Whetstone
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How to Season and Care for a Cast-Iron Skillet
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How to Reheat Food in an Air Fryer (Pizza, Fries, Chicken and More)
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How to Make Cold Brew Coffee at Home (No Special Equipment)
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How to Hold a Chef's Knife: The Pinch Grip and the Claw
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How to Froth Milk at Home Without an Espresso Machine
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How to Dice an Onion (Without Crying)
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How to Descale a Coffee Maker or Espresso Machine
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How to Clean an Air Fryer: Basket, Heating Element and That Smell
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How to Clean a Coffee Grinder (Blade and Burr)
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How to Choose a Nonstick Pan (and When to Replace It)
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How to Choose a Kitchen Scale (and Why Every Kitchen Needs One)
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How to Choose a Cutting Board: Wood vs Plastic vs Bamboo
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How to Choose a Budget Chef's Knife: Steel, Handle and Weight
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How to Choose a Budget Blender: Personal, Full-Size or Immersion
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How to Choose a Budget Air Fryer: Size, Wattage, Basket vs Oven
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French Press vs Pour-Over: Which Should You Buy?
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Coffee to Water Ratio Chart: How Much Coffee Per Cup
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Coffee Grind Size Chart: The Right Grind for Every Brew Method
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Chef's Knife vs Santoku: Which One Should You Buy First?
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Air Fryer vs Deep Fryer: Is Air-Fried Food Really Healthier?
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Air Fryer vs Convection Oven vs Toaster Oven: What's the Difference?
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Air Fryer Cooking Times and Temperatures Chart
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12 Kitchen Gadgets Actually Worth Buying for Under $25
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