Cooking pot

The last time I had people over, I felt the whole night was kind of…flat. So I went to an expert—who told me exactly what I've been doing wrong.

Kate Spade Turquoise Pots and Pans from the All in Good Taste Collection - Love the non-stick coating!

My three cast iron skillets are my most-used kitchen items. One of the skillets used to belong to my grandmother, which means the interior is super smooth (great for eggs). Because I use them so often, I keep my pans right on my stovetop, but that’s certainly the least exciting way to store them, as evidenced by the setups in these 10 kitchens: Cast iron pans actually look quite striking when displayed in the open, whether packed in clusters on a pot rack or hung side by side on the wall.

If you’ve been cooking for a few years, you’ve probably already stocked your kitchen with basic tools and equipmenta few key recipesgrown-up kitchen habits We like to think of this list as a “next-level” guide to making your kitchen feel grown-up. Most of the items below don’t show up on standard starter kitchen lists; they’re not really essential for the most beginner cook, but they’re fantastic items for the lifelong cook.

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I gave the delightful yet durable Japanese ceramic pot as a gift, but quickly decided it was also mine.

Learn How to Make Rice in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker Rice) with these easy step-by-step instructions and foolproof recipe. Ready in just 20 minutes!

It could be the growing emphasis on getting meals on the table faster with less planning, or the convenience of setting it and walking away (no supervision like the stovetop version). Or perhaps we’re just looking to try something new in the kitchen. Regardless, electric pressure cookers have been on the rise, and I’m totally on board. From beans and grains to meats and dessert, this appliance is a game-changer for getting good food on the table fast.

Chanko Nabe is a hot pot dish consumed by sumo wrestlers. The chicken based broth and lots of different ingredients are so delicious.Just like any other hot pot dishes, the list of ingredients is long but you don't have to have all ingredients.Time to make Tsukune is not included. I separated the time to make Chicken Broth since it can be made ahead of time. Cook Time is only to make Chanko Nabe Broth as you only need to prepare the hot pot dish and let the diners cook.Don't forget to see…