Brining veggies or tossing them with salt before cooking is a simple and foolproof way to unleash more flavor.
Food and Drink
Oxo’s Super-Simple Coffee Machine Makes Super-Good Joe
The Oxo Brew 9-Cup Coffee Maker sets a new standard for drip brewing. It’s also remarkably unfussy.
You Should Buy the New Instant Pot. Just Ignore Its App
This “connected” update of the ever-popular multicooker is a winner, despite some shortcomings in its mobile app.
Get More From Your Multicooker With These 5 Cookbooks
If you’ve got an Instant Pot (or something like it), let these books guide you toward some exciting new flavors.
Apps to Help Manage Meals for Different Dietary Needs
Cooking and dining out don’t have to be difficult, whether your children have allergies or guests have food restrictions.
This Rice Cooker Also Slow Cooks, but in Teensy Batches

This Zojirushi’s limited ability to cook large quantities of anything other than rice and grains makes it hard to justify its higher-than-average price.
The Poop About Your Gut Health and Personalized Nutrition

Researchers are coming around to the idea that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all diet. Some companies are going further to find out what fits you, specifically.
Poor Recipes and Bad Design Sink This Smart Kitchen Gadget

The Multo by CookingPal proves that the smart kitchen isn’t always so smart.
Everything You Need to Make Beer, Wine, Cider, and Mead

Indoor plants and sewing projects don’t taste as good. Here’s what you need to make booze at home.
Can Some Classy Cookware Zap the Microwave’s Bad Rap?

Anyday’s cooking bowls—and their companion recipes—are meant to help you harness the time-saving power of the microwave you already have in your kitchen.