For a moment, consider the plight of the poor potato. We peel potatoes, dunk them in hot oil, mercilessly mash them and chop them to pieces. Even after all that torture, they're more often than not relegated to the role of side dish.
The rice cooker is one of the most tragically overlooked kitchen appliances known to mankind. In an era when home cooks are focusing on kitchen instruments with multiple obvious uses, like woks, slow cookers and food processors, the rice cooker seems to be shunned for its name alone.
Philadelphia's sandwich chops don't stop at the cheesesteak. We also have the City of Brotherly Love to thank for the invention and popularization of the hoagie, that sublime combination of a soft roll, salami, cheeses, ham and any other cold cuts of your choosing. Take a look back with us as we delve into the history of the sandwich.
Biscuits and gravy, they're not just a Southern breakfast staple. The meal is a filling, hearty and delicious one. Luckily, it is also very, very easy to make.
College football season is upon us, and with the first Saturday kickoff approaching, it's a perfect time to reflect on some of the traditions that make the college football game day experience so great.
If you're only using your waffle iron to make waffles, you're really missing out. From breakfast to lunch to dinner to dessert, here are 10 of our favorite things that a waffle iron can do — you know, besides the one thing it was designed to do.