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Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 13h

Most chefs swear by the pinch grip when it comes to holding a chef's knife, but not all pinch grips look the same. Others switch to alternative grips, such as resting a finger on the spine, for making delicate cuts. Here's how 30 chefs we polled hold their knives, and why.

We Asked 30 Chefs How They Hold a Knife—These Grips Could Improve Your Cuts

Most chefs swear by the pinch grip when it comes to holding a chef's knife, but not all pinch grips look the same. Others switch to alternative grips, such as resting a finger on the spine, for making delicate cuts. Here's how 30 chefs we polled hold their knives, and why.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 15h

I tested different tahini ratios to learn how much sesame paste shapes hummus's flavor and texture—and why the brand you use matters just as much.

Want Creamier, Restaurant-Style Hummus? I Tested the 1 Ratio That Really Matters

I tested different tahini ratios to learn how much sesame paste shapes hummus's flavor and texture—and why the brand you use matters just as much.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 17h

Apple season is in full swing, and we're gravitating towards the warm and inviting scent of apples and cinnamon. Our favorite apple-cinnamon recipes are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the coziest autumnal aromas all season long.

Forget Pumpkin Spice—These 12 Apple Cinnamon Recipes Are What Fall Should Taste Like

Apple season is in full swing, and we're gravitating towards the warm and inviting scent of apples and cinnamon. Our favorite apple-cinnamon recipes are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the coziest autumnal aromas all season long.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 19h

I tested different tahini ratios to learn how much sesame paste shapes hummus's flavor and texture—and why the brand you use matters just as much.

Want Creamier, Restaurant-Style Hummus? I Tested the 1 Ratio That Really Matters

I tested different tahini ratios to learn how much sesame paste shapes hummus's flavor and texture—and why the brand you use matters just as much.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 21h

We've compiled a list of our most-saved sandwich recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

The 10 Sandwich Recipes Our Readers Make on Repeat

We've compiled a list of our most-saved sandwich recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 23h

These are the best kitchen gear deals you can still get before the October Amazon Prime Day ends, including our favorite Le Creuset braiser, Breville espresso machine, and Vitamix blender. Don’t miss the 50 best last-chance Amazon Prime Day deals, starting at $17.

Prime Day Ends Tonight, but You Can Still Score Our Favorite Breville Espresso Machine on Sale

These are the best kitchen gear deals you can still get before the October Amazon Prime Day ends, including our favorite Le Creuset braiser, Breville espresso machine, and Vitamix blender. Don’t miss the 50 best last-chance Amazon Prime Day deals, starting at $17.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

A simple shift in how you store raw poultry can prevent cross-contamination and keep you safe from foodborne illness.

This Is the Safest Place in Your Fridge to Store Chicken (Most People Get It Wrong)

A simple shift in how you store raw poultry can prevent cross-contamination and keep you safe from foodborne illness.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

We tested 19 coffee grinders and found nine favorites, looking for ones that ground coffee consistently and were easy to adjust and use.

We Tested 19 Coffee Grinders to Find the Best Ones for Drip, Espresso, Pour-Over, and More

We tested 19 coffee grinders and found nine favorites, looking for ones that ground coffee consistently and were easy to adjust and use.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

Ready to embrace soup season? Warm up with one of these 10 recipes during the chilly months.

10 Hearty One-Pot Soup Recipes You'll Make All Season Long

Ready to embrace soup season? Warm up with one of these 10 recipes during the chilly months.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

We peeled potatoes, lemons, butternut squash, and parmesan cheese to find the best vegetable peeler that was easy to use and clean.

I Tested 14 Vegetable Peelers to Find the Best Ones for Potatoes, Apples, and More

We peeled potatoes, lemons, butternut squash, and parmesan cheese to find the best vegetable peeler that was easy to use and clean.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

Serious Eats editors hand-picked the best October Amazon Prime Day deals on our favorite tested kitchen equipment, including deep discounts on espresso machines, blenders, and more from brands like KitchenAid and Vitamix.

We’re Pro Kitchen Gear Testers—Here Are the Top 71 Things We’d Buy at Fall Prime Day

Serious Eats editors hand-picked the best October Amazon Prime Day deals on our favorite tested kitchen equipment, including deep discounts on espresso machines, blenders, and more from brands like KitchenAid and Vitamix.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 1d

We scoured Amazon for the best Prime Day deals on our favorite gear. We found all-time low deals from Breville, Vitamix, and All-Clad.

10 Lowest-Ever Amazon Prime Day Deals on Our Favorite Tested Kitchen Gear

We scoured Amazon for the best Prime Day deals on our favorite gear. We found all-time low deals from Breville, Vitamix, and All-Clad.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

To find the best frozen waffles, Serious Eats editors taste-tested seven different brands you're likely to find at your local grocery store, including Trader Joe's, 365 by Whole Foods Market, and Stop & Shop.

We Taste-Tested 7 Brands of Frozen Waffles—Here Are Our Favorites

To find the best frozen waffles, Serious Eats editors taste-tested seven different brands you're likely to find at your local grocery store, including Trader Joe's, 365 by Whole Foods Market, and Stop & Shop.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

We've compiled a list of our most-saved soup recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

The 10 Soup Recipes Our Readers Make on Repeat for Fall

We've compiled a list of our most-saved soup recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

We tested 33 espresso machines to find which 15 pulled the best shots, steamed latte art-worthy microfoam, and were easy to use. We have top picks at all prices.

We Pulled Hundreds of Shots to Find the 15 Best Espresso Machines for Every Budget

We tested 33 espresso machines to find which 15 pulled the best shots, steamed latte art-worthy microfoam, and were easy to use. We have top picks at all prices.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

Apple season is in full swing, and we're gravitating towards the warm and inviting scent of apples and cinnamon. Our favorite apple-cinnamon recipes are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the coziest autumnal aromas all season long.

Forget Pumpkin Spice—These 12 Apple Cinnamon Recipes Are What Fall Should Taste Like

Apple season is in full swing, and we're gravitating towards the warm and inviting scent of apples and cinnamon. Our favorite apple-cinnamon recipes are guaranteed to fill your kitchen with the coziest autumnal aromas all season long.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

Roasting your Thanksgiving turkey in parts is the best way to achieve even, thorough cooking from breast to leg, regardless of tradition.

Roast Turkey in Parts Recipe

Roasting your Thanksgiving turkey in parts is the best way to achieve even, thorough cooking from breast to leg, regardless of tradition.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 2d

Prime Big Deal Days can be overwhelming. We’ve rounded up our tested-and-approved recommendations for the kitchen gear discounts that are worth shopping this October Amazon Prime Day—and the ones we think you should avoid.

The Kitchen Gear You Should Actually Buy During October Amazon Prime Day—and What to Skip

Prime Big Deal Days can be overwhelming. We’ve rounded up our tested-and-approved recommendations for the kitchen gear discounts that are worth shopping this October Amazon Prime Day—and the ones we think you should avoid.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 3d

Concerns around Gulf oysters are growing following a major outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes described as "flesh-eating bacteria," in the state of Louisiana.

Thinking of Ordering Raw Oysters? Here's What You Need to Know After Recent Deaths

Concerns around Gulf oysters are growing following a major outbreak of Vibrio vulnificus, sometimes described as "flesh-eating bacteria," in the state of Louisiana.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 3d

Fall’s best vegetables don’t belong in the oven—they belong on the grill. Here are 10 that taste even better cooked over fire.

10 Fall Vegetables That Taste Even Better When Cooked Over Fire

Fall’s best vegetables don’t belong in the oven—they belong on the grill. Here are 10 that taste even better cooked over fire.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 3d

We've compiled a list of our most-saved soup recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

The 10 Soup Recipes Our Readers Make on Repeat for Fall

We've compiled a list of our most-saved soup recipes on MyRecipes, our free tool for saving and organizing recipes.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 3d

Think all black tea tastes the same? Here’s what sets the good stuff apart—and why it’s worth seeking out.

I’ve Tasted Dozens of Black Teas—Here’s What Makes the Best Ones Worth Seeking Out

Think all black tea tastes the same? Here’s what sets the good stuff apart—and why it’s worth seeking out.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 4d

This creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese has fewer ingredients than the boxed version, and comes together in the same amount of time.

3-Ingredient Stovetop Mac and Cheese Recipe

This creamy, homemade macaroni and cheese has fewer ingredients than the boxed version, and comes together in the same amount of time.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 4d

Chocolate and bananas come together in this simple, moist bundt cake that might be even better than banana bread.

This Chocolate Banana Cake Is the Lazy-Day Dessert You’ll Make Again and Again

Chocolate and bananas come together in this simple, moist bundt cake that might be even better than banana bread.

Serious Eats @serious-eats.bsky.social · 4d

Ready to embrace soup season? Warm up with one of these 10 recipes during the chilly months.

10 Hearty One-Pot Soup Recipes You'll Make All Season Long

Ready to embrace soup season? Warm up with one of these 10 recipes during the chilly months.