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Summary List PlacementThe New York Times' Cooking section is ramping up its investment in video and borrowing from rival Bon Appétit's playbook as it seeks to win over the coveted home chef audience. NYT Cooking has invested in a new kitchen studio and is expanding the team to produce more videos and grow its library of more than 20,000 recipes. Backing the project is...

Summary List Placement A meat thermometer is one of the best tools you can invest in to improve your cooking. After testing 12 models and interviewing the lead chef at the Institute of Culinary Education, the Thermoworks Thermapen Mk4 is the best thermometer for most people because it's fast, accurate, and has thoughtful features like a backlight and auto-rotating display. Table of Contents: Masthead...

  Summary List Placement We asked professional chefs to tell us the best gifts to give someone who loves being in the kitchen.  They personally use these 18 kitchen tools and appliances, which include a balloon whisk and sous vide precision cooker, in their own lives to make delicious meals.  Looking for more gift ideas? Find all of Insider Reviews' 2020 gift guides here....

  Summary List Placement Le Creuset is known for its beautiful, well-crafted, and versatile enamel Dutch ovens. It created its first one in 1925, and still makes all of its Dutch ovens in the same foundry in France.  Its cookware is expensive, but not without reason. Le Creuset's products last for years (if not generations), are made with distinct attention to detail, and come...

 Summary List Placement Online meat delivery service Porter Road sells high-quality, pasture-raised beef, pork, lamb, and chicken that are raised on local farms.  Porter Road not only offers a large selection of cuts, but it also shows you the best ways to cook them, encouraging shoppers to get out of their comfort zone and try new cuts.  After testing the service myself, I don't think...

Summary List Placement A great juicer can help you get more nutrients, though nutritionists say that you should still be adding in vegetables to ensure a good balance of sugars and a broader range of nutrients.  The best juicer for most people is the Hurom HP Slow Juicer because it's quiet, easy to use, extremely powerful, and juices slowly to help keep nutritious fibers...

 Summary List Placement Thrive Market is an online grocery store that curates the best organic, non-GMO groceries, beauty, and cleaning supplies at 25% to 50% off regular retail prices. It's membership-based ($60/year or $10/month), like a Costco for healthy versions of foods. I saved more than $100 on my first order at Thrive Market than if I were to shop at a regular grocery store....

 Summary List Placement Pre-pandemic, meal kit delivery services were struggling to grow and retain subscribers. Now, with more people staying at home and cooking, they're experiencing a resurgence.  Restaurants are also getting into the meal kit game, providing creative takeout options that let their customers make restaurant-quality dinners at home.  See also: The best meal kit delivery services Table of Contents: Masthead StickyMaking a...

  Up until a few years ago, quality pots and pans were prohibitively expensive, partly because they were mostly sold through department stores, which piled on middleman markups. The new generation of direct-to-consumer kitchenware companies challenges traditional legacy brands like Le Creuset, All-Clad, and Staub with high-quality construction, clever design, affordable prices, and streamlined shopping experiences. If you're looking to upgrade your kitchen tools...

The best measuring spoons are accurate, easy to read, have metric and US measurements, and will last you for the rest of your life. The 1Easylife 18/8 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons are our top pick because they are rust and corrosion resistant, dishwasher safe, and feature engraved measurements that will not wear away. My wife can toss in a little of this and a little...

Jen Jones Donatelli is a full-time freelancer and a mom to 4-year-old twins. She became interested in meal-prepping to help save time and money during the coronavirus lockdown. A friend recommended the book, "Cook Once, Eat All Week," which involves making a variety of easy meals each week using just three main ingredients. All of the recipes are gluten-free — and even her son...

  Le Creuset's annual Factory-To-Table sale is online this year with discounts up to 50% off everything from pots and pans to dishware, service ware, and more. We've combed through the sale to find the five best deals available now. See also: The best Dutch ovens Almost everything is on sale at Le Creuset during its one-day-only Farm-To-Table sale with plenty of cast iron...

Italian Michelin-starred chef Massimo Bottura has started streaming his family dinners on Instagram while his country is on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic. The series, called "Kitchen Quarantine," shows Bottura and his family cooking dinner with common household ingredients. Bottura is one of countless chefs worldwide whose restaurants have closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. View more episodes of Business Insider Today on Facebook....

  I bought the Guidecraft Classic Kitchen Helper Stool because my toddler always wants to see what I'm doing in the kitchen. It took only 10 minutes to set up the sturdy stool, and it's easy to fold away when not in use.  The adjustable levels and removable mesh protector make this a product that will grow with my daughter until she can reach...

I'm the resident taste tester at Business Insider, and my normal job involves eating out. But like many Americans, the coronavirus epidemic has now confined me to my apartment. So instead of going out to restaurants and tasting their food, I'll be sharing some of my favorite recipes made mostly with shelf-stable pantry staples. This is Quarantine Cuisine: Episode 1, "Pumped-up Pasta." Visit Business...

  I've had the Magic Bullet Blender for over 10 years, and I still swear by it. While it's not the most powerful blender out there, this budget buy is a great pick for anyone who's trying to save some space and money.  Now through January 1, you can save $12 and get the Magic Bullet Blender for just $27.99 with code "MAGIC19" at...

Martha Stewart is a connoisseur of entertaining and cooking, especially for the holiday season.  The celebrity chef and entrepreneur shared her favorite holiday meals with Insider. Stewart said she swears by family recipes for potato latkes and mashed potatoes. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. When it comes to hosting family gatherings and preparing memorable holiday meals, few know better than chef, lifestyle mogul,...

RightRice is a vegetable grain that tastes and feels just like traditional white rice.  It's made from lentils, chickpeas, and peas, so it contains more than two times the protein and five times the fiber of white rice. But because it does still contain a little rice flour, it maintains the satisfying, chewy texture you're familiar with.  I grew up on white rice, and...