How to make the most of your Instant Pot

Instant Pots were all the rage a few years ago, promising to be an all-in-one multi-cooker that can pressure cook foods quickly in addition to being a rice cooker, yogurt maker, slow cooker and more. [...]

The 6 best air fryers for 2025, tested and reviewed

Air fryers are fast becoming a staple gadget in many people’s homes, likely because they are fast, convenient and don’t cost a small fortune. And with recent technological advancements, there are [...]

Recteq X-Fire Pro 825 review: A smart grill that pulls double duty

Occasionally, you really can have it both ways. For the most part, pellet grills are great for smoking and mid-temperature cooking, but you’ll typically need other grills for high-heat searing and 1 [...]

Tech that can help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions

Regardless of how 2024 went for you, 2025 is another chance for all of us to make the new year better than the one that came before it. New Year’s resolutions are usually set with the best intention [...]

Why Chefs Don't Use Olive Oil for Everything (and What They Use Instead)

You're probably using olive oil for everything, and it's holding your cooking back. [...]

How to shop for a smart grill

Smart grills are expensive. Unless you find one on clearance, they’re far from an impulse buy, and companies definitely make you pay a premium for the conveniences a dash of Wi-Fi can afford. As suc [...]

Traeger Woodridge review: A big upgrade for the entry-level pellet grill

Grill companies are taking a different approach in 2025. Instead of refining premium smart pellet models and adding even more features, they’re aiming to provide a solid outdoor cooking experience f [...]

Grok 4.1 Fast's compelling dev access and Agent Tools API overshadowed by Musk glazing

Elon Musk's frontier generative AI startup xAI formally opened developer access to its Grok 4.1 Fast models last night and introduced a new Agent Tools API—but the technical milestones were imm [...]

Darden Restaurants stock soars as Olive Garden piles on the pasta

Darden Restaurants (DRI) shares soared as executives’ optimism about future demand outweighed mixed earnings for the last quarter, when two of the company’s flagship brands — Olive Garden and Lo [...]