This Calphalon roaster is created from hard anodized, almost pure aluminum construction. Approaching ninety nine percent aluminum content, the pan provides superior conductivity for a fast sear, browning, or exceptional results when deglazing. The included nonstick roasting rack is described as V shaped, but is really more of a U shape. ...

Hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob, a barbeque grill, and fireworks: These are essential ingredients for most who celebrate American independence this weekend, setting aside lofty culinary goals and relaxing with a simple, patriotic meal with their family.

But for some, an Independence Day weekend is incomplete without the Nathan's Hot Dog ...

Today is the opening day for celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay's newest restaurant and cantina at Castel Monastero, a new theme resort and spa set in the historic town of Monastero d’Ombrone in the Chianti region of Tuscany.  This retreat center is located in a restored 11th-century medieval village and is surrounded by olive groves ...

I’ll just admit it. I am a gadget geek. The thought of spending well over a hundred dollars on a device for boiling water doesn’t phase me. As long as there is some major technology involved, it's Zojirushi to the rescue!

The Hybrid Water Boiler is named for the innovative thermal design. ...

Tramontina has produced a set of canisters and scoops from 0.8 mm gauge premium 18/10 stainless steel construction. Durable and easy to clean, the metal won't impart flavor to your food. The canisters have a satin finish with a mirror accent border. The satin finish helps resist fingerprints and debris.

The canisters ...

This week, yet another company has jumped on the Facebook bandwagon, much to the delight of culinary enthusiasts worldwide.

Cuisinart announced yesterday that the company has created an interactive Facebook group where chefs, foodies, and fans can gather to share their ideas, test out their recipes, and discover the latest news on ...

The Bunn Professional is an automatic brewer with two warming plates, enabling you to produce nearly four gallons of coffee per hour (batch sizes can be adjusted). The internal components are made of stainless steel; they are durable and handle heat well.

The warmers are individually controlled, so one side can always ...

Today, Seattle chef Tom Douglas became the newest addition to global retailer Amazon.com's kitchen line, Pinzon.

Douglas is a renowned chef in the Seattle area as well as a successful author and restaurateur. He is a James Beard award winner for "Best Northwestern Chef" and obtained the "Restaurateur of the Year" award ...

Having spent countless hours cranking on industrial quality french fry cutters in commercial restaurants, I would love to say good things about this lightweight home version, the Chefs French Fry Cutter. I can't. The handles are weak stamped stainless steel, the bearings and slides are plain metal ...

The organizers of the 2009 Epicurean Classic have just released the names of the featured celebrities and chefs scheduled to appear during the event.

The Epicurean Classic is held in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. in St. Joseph, Michigan, where foodies and wine connoisseurs convene each year to sample the latest and greatest in ...

I like making this fudge with peppermint chips in the winter -- but when it's summertime, a creamy marshmallow mint bar really satisfies and refreshes my sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

1 cup granulated sugar
7 ounces marshmallow cream
2 sticks real butter, softened
10 ounces mint chocolate chips or mint chocolate candy, chopped
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar
Mint leaf sprigs

Directions:

Line a 9x9x2-inch pan ...

The All-Clad Stainless Roti Combo, complete with rack and turkey forks, is a Thanksgiving must. Or Christmas must. Or even a Sunday night family dinner must.

If birds are being served up on your table, let's hope you have an All-Clad Roti Combo.

What's so special about this sizable piece of ...

The New York Botanical Garden opened a new exhibit this weekend in the Bronx, responding to the popular sustainable agriculture/fresh food movements spanning the globe. The exhibit is called The Edible Garden, and is an interactive learning experience featuring food samples, tours, and educational seminars.

Previous exhibits showcased by the NY Botanical ...

Whenever I make this recipe, I always use organic produce. I've just found that the flavor is so much more vibrant. It'll be autumn soon, so add this recipe to your soup section and remember to give it a second glance once seasonal squash goes on sale.

Ingredients:

4 to 5 small carrots, finely chopped
1 medium parsnip, finely chopped
1 butternut squash, finely ...

This Sunday, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's new one-hour special program will air on Food Network Canada, titled "Jamie's Eat to Save Your Life."

During the program, Jamie Oliver takes a look at Britain's eating habits as well as how one's health is affected by the culinary choices he or she makes. He ...

I'm all about the froth. As a near daily chai latte drinker, the froth is one of my favorite parts. (The other is the spice. Ah, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg...). But it's really the froth that keeps me coming back to the neighborhood coffee shop. I have ...

We mentioned colorful silicone kitchen gadgets as a rising trend during the spring season. But now that it's summertime, another trend is surfacing. Families are heating up their barbecue grills and looking for different ways to spice up their meat on a budget. And the answer that several companies are ...

With a three pronged approach to oven cooking, the Nuwave 20201 Tabletop Oven increases the efficiency of your kitchen by applying three types of technology: infrared, conduction, and convection heating. Save up to 85% of the energy of a 3500 Watt conventional oven and increase recovered fats by up to ...

Here's an easy recipe that you can make at the last minute for an accidentally-forgotten Valentine's Day, date night, or anniversary.  Use a sweet bread, too; don't try and substitute sprouted wheat bread or sourdough, or else your last-minute preparations will give you away.

Ingredients:

Cream cheese, softened
Red food coloring
Bread
Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Strawberry or raspberry jam

Directions:

Add a few drops of red food coloring ...

Not quite what I expected when I saw "cordless" in the description but the Cuisinart KUA-17 Automatic Electric Kettle is still an interesting convenience item for dorm or office desk. With a 1 3/4 quart capacity and stainless steel pot, this portable kettle can be a source of hot water ...

Waking up in the morning to the smell of cranberry-orange biscuits is something I don't take for granted... especially since it means my husband is the one cooking breakfast!  He's not as enthusiastic about cooking as I am, but this recipe is easy enough that he can tackle it without any problems.

Serve with a small spread of butter, fruit jam, ...

Consumer magazine "Which?" has just released the results of another celebrity chef product test -- and for some, the results aren't good.

Most celebrity chefs didn't fare so well across the board as endorsing "top quality" products.  But a few products stood out among the rest.

Kitchenware endorsed by James Martin, the host ...

This Friday marks the start of the 10-day Taste of Chicago, the largest culinary festival in the world.

It is the festival's 29th anniversary this year. In 1980, the very first Taste of Chicago was a one-day event. But just one year later, the festival gained popularity by stretching over a ten-day course ...

The look of the set is what truly makes the Paula Deen Porcelain set stand out. Highlights include the unique copper plated knobs and hanging rings. The Paula Deen signature is emblazoned across the bottom of each pan and the PD logo is on the lid knobs as well. For ...

Dahl is another name for thick lentil soup, traditionally an Indian dish. It's usually prepared with ghee or clarified butter. But in this recipe, we've made a healthier version  by using a tablespoon of olive oil instead.

Ingredients:

1 cup orange and/or red lentils
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 onion
1 tomato
1-2 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ...

The Multiclad Pro cookware line brings all of the benefits of cooking with stainless steel to bear in this twelve piece set. Stainless steel can be as easy to handle as nonstick cookware when it comes to cleaning and upkeep. The mirror polish interiors are non-reactive and release foods well. These ...

The best way I can think of to describe this dessert is that it's going to remind you of eating Rice Krispies treats, and yet, it's completely different. The honey & cinnamon-raisin flavors take care of that. They store best when you keep them in your fridge, sealed in an air-tight container.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup ...

Chef Nigella Lawson has been the reigning female celebrity chef for some time now, with cookbook sales and TV revenue propelling her to earn household-name status in homes across the globe.  But another rising star from Ireland just may be the next celebrity chef to steal Lawson's reign of supremacy: Rachel ...

The original Moka Express coffee maker, plus a latte pot for foaming milk, make up this espresso lover's survival kit from Bialetti of Italy. This Express design was first introduced in 1933 and survives virtually unchanged. The brew from this pot is a cut above ordinary coffee because it's based ...

This is a fun project to do with your kids, whether or not it's getting close to Christmastime.  When I was a kid, gingerbread men reminded me of Red Hots candy and several bowls that had at least 5 different frosting colors. And even though I'm sure my parents weren't too thrilled about the mess it made, I absolutely loved ...

Today, renowned chef Wolfgang Puck announced his partnership with Minds + Machines to create .FOOD, a brand new Internet domain tag.

Gone are the days of the generic, "dot-com" World Wide Web.  While .com is still the most widely used domain, other domains have reached household-name status such as .edu, .org, and .net.  Countries have ...

Hot sauce and Asian chili paste make for strong & spicy shrimp kabobs that are robust with flavor. There's nothing mild about this recipe. So throw those shrimp on the barbie and get to it!  Also, make sure you have an ice-cold beverage near you for when you're sampling the sauce -- you just might need it.

Ingredients:

2 pounds large shrimp, ...

Imagine an inch and a half thick, over six inch wide, round Belgian waffle with deep pockets. Can you smell it baking? This device rotates 180 degrees to produce evenly light, crisp results and thicker waffles. An audible tone lets you know when your food is ready. A ready indicator light ...

At first, fans of celebrity chef Bobby Flay may have been disappointed to learn that he was not going to be a featured guest at the Food & Wine Classic on Friday in Aspen, Colorado (as was originally scheduled).

However, once they learned the reason behind his disappearance, they were more than ...

This apple-stuffed acorn squash makes a yummy Thanksgiving treat, but you can cook it any time of the year. Use margarine or another oleo of your choice if you are following a vegetarian diet, and omit the salt if you are watching your sodium intake.

Ingredients:

1 acorn squash
2 to 3 apples
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon margarine or butter
Dash ...

Cuisinart took their eco friendly title seriously in all aspects of the development of this product. The handle is made from 70 percent recycled stainless steel and it stays cool during stovetop use. The aluminum alloy encapsulated base conducts heat efficiently and needs less energy to reach and sustain the proper ...

Those who have ever wondered just how healthy their produce is can find out additional information about the food they're buying via the internet. One can find nutrition information, calorie counts, the presence of essential vitamins and minerals... and now, pesticides.

Recently, the PAN (Pesticides Action Network) has created a website called "...

It's really easy to make this strawberry cream salad. Although, the term "salad" still throws me off a bit, because this dessert's base is made from ice cream and cream cheese. Something in the very core of my being still wants to define a "salad" as something primarily involving mixed produce and dressing instead of ice cream, despite what the ...

It's getting easier and easier to "go green." Companies that make toilet paper, cars, cleaning products, and clothes are all jumping on the eco-friendly band wagon. So why not kitchenware?

But what is it about Cuisinart's 11 inch Grill Pan that makes it green? The hard-anodized aluminum square ...

Today, the FDA posted a complete product recall of all prepackaged and refrigerated Nestle Toll House cookie dough products.

The federal organization is warning consumers not to eat -- and restaurants not to serve -- any of the products, because they may be contaminated with the E. coli O157:H7 bacterium.  They advise anyone ...

Although it looks strangely bulky, with protruding handles that demand extra counter space, this Mr. Coffee Espresso Machine rivals the brew quality of much more expensive models. For perfect espresso and delicate foam for lattes, you'll need a couple of things Mr. Coffee forgot.

The coffee grounds need to be properly ...

Summertime doesn't always mean sunshine and 95-degree weather.  Often a rainy day will interrupt your plans, and when that happens, you'll need something to fill your time indoors. It's a perfect day to make soup stock -- spending the day by the kitchen where it's nice and warm, filling the house with comforting and savory aromas, isn't a bad way ...

With only two weeks into Bravo's new TV reality series "Top Chef Masters," the unthinkable has happened. It's a nightmare for all involved, and there's nothing that can be done to take back what's happened.

The winner of the final show has been leaked.

(No spoilers will be revealed here, so it's safe ...

A traditional Greek leg of lamb usually involves inserting garlic into the slits of meat as well as seasoning it with savory herbs like rosemary and sage. After cooking the lamb, pour a small bit of lemon juice over the top to give it an extra Greek flavor.

Ingredients:

1 lamb leg (appx. 3 pounds), boned and butterflied
1 tablespoon ...

The Margaritaville Bahamas model offers manual controls which allow you to choose the consistency of drinks through adjustments of the shave or blend selections. Automatic settings will mix the right proportion of ice with your ingredients. Dual motors shave ice and blend the drinks. The unit comes in tropical colors with a ...

Tonight the Osteria restaurant in Philadelphia will host the Fourth Annual Great Chefs Event, a fundraiser to help raise money for children's cancer research.

Chefs present at the event include Food Network's Bobby Flay, Tom Colicchio from "Top Chef," and former host of "Dinner Impossible" Michael Symon. More than 25 world-renowned chefs will be cooking ...

Since these brownies come out of the oven deliciously moist and gooey, you'll want to make sure that you don't cut and serve them too soon. While you're patiently waiting for them to cool, that's the perfect time for adding other finishing touches, like a light dusting with confectioner's sugar for example.

Ingredients:

1 stick butter or margarine
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
1 cup ...

We've all heard the term girl talk. Well, now it's time for grill talk.

How does this sound to you? Calphalon offers a 1500-watt countertop grill with heavy-gauge cast-aluminum grill plates. There's enough grilling space (96 square inches to be exact) to cook 6 burgers, or 6 4-ounce chicken breasts, ...

Due to poor planning and technical difficulties, Saturday's Great American Food & Music Fest in California was dubbed a "fiasco" by critics and guests.

The festival featured celebrity chefs Bobby Flay and Guy Fieri as well as musical performances by Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and Little Feat.  It was also a chance ...

The chopped nuts are optional, but they really do add a lot to the flavor of this banana bread. Use walnuts or pecans, preferably.

Ingredients:

3 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
6 to 7 ripe bananas, mashed
1 16-oz. container sour cream
2 1/4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons baking soda
4 1/2 ...