7 Best Pressure Canners in 2026 (And Why We Skipped the Electric Ones)
Extension research says electric pressure canners under-process low-acid food. Seven stovetop pressure canners compared – dial vs weighted gauge, size and cooktop fit.
7 Best Comals for Tortillas in 2026 (Cast Iron vs Carbon Steel)
We compared cast iron and carbon steel comals for tortillas, from the Victoria 10.5-inch to de Buyer. Which one actually puffs a tortilla, and the nonstick trap to avoid.
7 Best Molcajetes in 2026 (Authentic & Tested)
Ask any Mexican cook the secret behind restaurant-quality guacamole and salsa, and the answer is almost always the same: a molcajete. This traditional stone mortar and pestle does something a food processor never can — it crushes and grinds ingredients to release their oils and aromas, giving your guacamole and salsa a depth of flavor … Read more
7 Best Tortilla Presses in 2026 (Tested & Reviewed)
There is nothing quite like a warm, freshly pressed tortilla folding around your favorite taco filling. Store-bought tortillas are convenient, but they simply cannot match the soft, pliable texture and toasty flavor of one you press and cook yourself. The secret is not years of practice or a nonna’s magic touch — it is a … Read more
Arlington Chicken Salad Recipe: The Classic Southern Version
Let’s clear something up first, because most pages about this recipe won’t: there is no verified historic “Arlington” chicken salad. Some sites claim it came from a hotel in Virginia, others say Texas — none of them cite a real source, and the stories contradict each other. What the name actually refers to, as it’s … Read more
Goumi Pie Recipe: How to Bake with These Tart Backyard Berries
If you have a goumi bush, you know the annual problem: for two weeks in late spring it buries itself in speckled red berries, and then you have to figure out what to do with several kilos of fruit that’s too tart to snack on in quantity. The answer is pie. Goumi’s bright, sour-cherry-meets-cranberry flavor … Read more
Jinzhou Maocai: Real Sichuan Recipe + How to Get It in Wuthering Waves
If you searched “Jinzhou Maocai,” you’re probably here for one of two reasons: you’re playing Wuthering Waves and want to unlock the dish, or you tasted the idea through the game and want to cook the real thing. This post covers both — the in-game unlock takes two minutes to explain, and the real Sichuan … Read more
What Is Beeshee? The Armenian Fried Dough Recipe, Explained
Beeshee (also spelled bishi) is a traditional Armenian fried dough — thin, crispy at the edges, chewy in the middle, and served hot with a generous snowfall of sugar. If you’ve heard the word recently, it’s almost certainly because of the Kardashians: beeshee is their family’s Christmas-morning tradition, a recipe passed down from their Armenian … Read more
Peter Luger Schlag Recipe: Thick, Barely-Sweet Whipped Cream
If you’ve ever finished a meal at Peter Luger with a slice of pecan pie buried under a mountain of schlag, you know it’s nothing like the whipped cream from a can. It’s dense, cold, barely sweet, and thick enough to hold a spoon upright. The good news: you can get very close at home … Read more
Glitzy Bacon Recipe
Looking for a recipe that brings the rich, smoky flavors of bacon together with a touch of sweet, caramelized goodness and a glitzy, shimmering finish? This Glitzy Bacon Recipe is a perfect addition to brunch spreads, holiday tables, or as a creative cocktail garnish for festive occasions. By combining a caramelized brown sugar glaze with … Read more