Even if you don’t have an Italian mamma, there’s a good chance lasagna is one of your go-to comfort foods. This cheesy, meaty, and starchy meal has become a savory staple in kitchens around the world. Although everyone is familiar…
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Copper is an attractive material for a mixing bowl…provided it’s nice and shiny! But how do you go about cleaning copper without damaging it? While soap and water work in a pinch, there are more advanced techniques to eliminate copper…
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Granite is a solid choice in modern kitchen design. However, just because granite is as hard as a rock doesn’t mean it’s impervious to stains. In fact, granite countertops that aren’t adequately sealed are quite porous and could get dirty…
Homemade bread is unbeatable when it comes to that all-important trifecta of taste, aroma, and cost. Home bakers face many questions when starting on their journey to bread perfection, though. Given metal’s reputation for being reactive, you may wonder if…
Occasionally you run across a recipe that suggests mixing and baking all in one stainless steel bowl, but is it safe to put a stainless steel mixing bowl in the oven? We’ve checked out what food and cooking experts had…
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Nothing smells quite as good as freshly-baked bread,. It’s no wonder why we’re all huge fans of making bread at home. The biggest issue people have with bread is trying to get the bread dough to rise. All the right…
Granite countertops are top-quality in both aesthetics and utility. Granite is available in many color variations, making it a breeze to find the right color for your home. You love the look and feel of granite countertops, but are they…
Freshly baked homemade bread is a treat. And, with a KitchenAid mixer, the laborious task of kneading is done for you. Your biggest challenge is to decide what type of bread to make. From there, you might need a few…
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If you’re tired of trying to make your groceries fit in limited storage space, it might be time to consider upgrading a regular closet into a pantry. A pantry is a much nicer option than tucking away your non-perishables in…
Is there anything worse than getting your hopes up for homemade pasta just to discover that your pasta maker isn’t cutting? Don’t worry, we’re here to help. We’ve assembled this step-by-step- guide to help you get to the root of…
Is your fresh dough sticking to the rollers of your pasta maker, or is there dry old dough stuck in the machine? How do you fix it? You’ve come to the right place for help! We researched the best ways…
![A pantry with jar filled with different ingredients and spices for cooking, How To Get Rid Of Pantry Bugs Naturally [5 Crucial Tips]](https://kitchenseer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/A-Pantry-with-jar-filled-with-different-ingredients-and-spices-for-cooking.-768x512.jpg)
Finding bugs in your pantry is a big problem. Once a bug infestation begins, it seems like you can’t get rid of these pests no matter how hard you try. You may even feel like tossing everything from your pantry…
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What do you need in your pantry if you want to stock it for an entire year? There are obvious things that come to mind, like beans and rice and canned meats. But preparing for an entire year is different…
![A man making pasta using a pasta slicer, Is Making Pasta Cheaper Than Buying? [Detailed Costs Revealed]](https://kitchenseer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/A-man-making-pasta-using-a-pasta-slicer-768x512.jpg)
Pasta is beloved for being an inexpensive crowd pleaser. The thrifty among us may find themselves wondering if making your own pasta could make this already budget-friendly favorite even more of an economical choice. We have the numbers ready for…
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Baking cookies is a fun activity, and you might want to keep the cookies fresh as long as you can. If you have a love fun cookie jars, you may wonder if they are effective at for keeping your cookies…
People have been dealing with pesky pantry pests for years, but only recently have more home chefs begun investing in airtight containers. So, do these containers truly keep your pantry pest-free? We researched this, so you know what you need…
It’s your best friend’s birthday tomorrow, and you’d like to bake them a cake. You pull out all your ingredients and then dig around for a cake pan. You have two options: a metal pan or a glass pan. Which…
Selecting the right items to equip your kitchen can be a daunting task. In an attempt to simplify this, you might ask what the difference between a kitchen utensil, a kitchen tool, and kitchen equipment is. We’ve broken down the…
![Man holding tong while mixing her Japanese style ramen dish, Types Of Kitchen Tongs [And What They're Used For]](https://kitchenseer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Man-holding-tong-while-mixing-her-japanese-style-ramen-dish-768x512.jpg)
Whether you’re tossing a few patties, handling deep-fried goodies, or plating some pasta, kitchen tongs can keep your hands safe in the kitchen. Although kitchen tongs have many uses, that doesn’t mean all models are equal. Depending on what foods…
Every baker wants to lift out perfectly formed baked goods from their bakeware. Stuck-on corners and bottomless cakes simply won’t do! But if you have run out of baking paper you might wonder what alternatives you can use. We’ve found…
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The strainer is undoubtedly one of the most important kitchen essentials. Strainers come in handy when you’re working with fruit, vegetables, pasta, and more. But did you know that there are actually several different kinds of kitchen strainers that all…
From Japanese tempera to British fish & chips, almost every culture on earth has its unique deep-fried delicacies. Using a deep fryer at home is a fantastic way to enjoy your favorite deep-fried goodies while also controlling your oil and sodium intake.…
You’ve been gifted a griddle by a loved one. Perhaps it was a Christmas gift or even a wedding present, but admittedly, the kitchen tool has sat gathering dust. You’re just not sure how to use it. What meals can…
In an ideal world, we’d like to suggest you fill your fryer with fresh oil every time you want to cook new foods. But, to minimize waste, you are probably wondering if you can reuse oil after frying raw chicken.…