I grew up thinking bacon was only cooked in the microwave. It’s my parents’ preferred cooking method: Slices of bacon are placed on a plastic ridged bacon rack, a paper towel is layered on top, and ...

I baked, pan-fried, microwaved, and poached chicken breasts to see which method gave me the most flavor and best texture in ...

Baked bacon is the easiest way to get crispy slices without stovetop splatter. Skip the skillet and bake it on a foil-li ...

Baking potatoes directly on a sheet pan in a 425°F oven produced the test kitchen’s favorite results, with light and fluffy interiors and perfectly crisp, flavorful skin. Unlike foil-wrapped potatoes, ...

When folks opt for sweet potatoes over their less saccharine cousins, they're hoping for a toothsome experience in every bite. Whether you're using them to add a boost of flavor to chili or making ...

We tried six techniques, from pan-searing to airfrying, and crowned one clear winner for reliably silky, flavorful salmon with minimal fuss. We tested six methods for cooking salmon — grilling, baking ...

Different cooking methods can have significant effects on your final dish, from its flavor to its texture. It turns out that whether you boil or steam veggies can also significantly affect the ...