Category — Cookware

Feeling buggy? Perhaps it is because you are using this Backyard Bug Bundt Pan. Or perhaps it is because you aren’t using it enough. I don’t know; I’m not too well versed on the eating of bugs. But, either way, you could be eating an exclusive bug diet with this thing. But the good kind of bugs, not those so-called Bizarre Foods, that Andrew Zimmern is always making faces at on TV. Since we’re talking cakes and other assorted sweets here, we’re talking about delicious bugs. Yum!

If you’ve gone induction, chances are you had to swap out at least some of your favorite cookware. Cooking via induction is highly efficient, as the cooking vessel itself is part of the system that generates heat, but the method only works with ferrous pots and pans (not to mention an induction cooktop). But what of all that old cookware you have come to know and love? There is a solution.

The Burton 8-Inch Induction Interface Disk with Heat-Proof Handle lets you use any of your old cookware on an induction cooktop. The stainless steel disk heats up when it comes into contact with the induction cooker, and transfers that heat to any cooking vessel. Of course your induction cooker won’t act like an induction cooker while using this eight-inch diameter disk, but if you want to use the cookware that you just haven’t been able to part with yet, this little contraption can bring them back to life.

Everybody loves a good meatball, but not everybody likes making them. For some, the thought of a frying pan filled with little sizzling spheres splattering in their own grease keeps meatballs off the menu. Luckily, there is another option. If you liked the Meatball Grill Basket, the Meatball Baker is right up your alley.

Basically a roasting pan with a special rack, the gadget keeps meatballs elevated, allowing for fat to drip away from the food. Featuring three rows that hold the meatballs in place, the nonstick carbon steel pan measures 10-inches by 13-inches with a depth of 2.5-inches. The insert itself is 9-inches by 11-inches and can be used for much more than meatballs.

With the rack and pan set having the ability to keep food raised above dripping grease, the opportunity to dig deeper (and greasier) into previously avoidable recipes is just too good to pass up. So dust off that old cookbook from a time when fat content didn’t matter and get to exploring!

Eschewing the heavy glazed clay for a more modern approach, the All-Clad Miniature Tagines use a combination of bonded steel and heavy stoneware to achieve results. The self-basting stoneware cover traps heat and moisture, while the 2-quart capacity base can be used on either electric or gas stovetops.

Packaged as a set of two, the modern tagines are based on the traditional Moroccan design. Not only do they make for an effective cooking vessel, but they are also impressive serving devices. While braising meats and vegetables condensation is returned to the dish, basting the meat as it cooks. At the tabletop, the dish is sure to impress when the top is removed and the room is filled with the delicious aroma of the stew. Leave the country without ever leaving your home.

Sometimes smaller is better. If you have a size-challenged kitchen and a penchant for hot grilled sandwiches (or items of similar size), lugging out the big old fry pan can be a chore. The Cast Iron Sandwich Pan is ideal for cooking up single serve meals and doesn’t take up a lot of room. Having a small pan on the side can certainly be convenient. For a single egg or perhaps sautéing some veggies, the small size makes it easy to work with and best of all, there’s less to clean up.

Fondue couldn’t be easier than with this Trudeau Electric 3-n-1 Fondue Set. No matter if you prefer sweet or savory, broth or oil, the fondue of your choice is as simple as can be. A stoneware insert allows for 2-quart capacity bourguignonne fondue, while if you prefer cheese or chocolate, a 3.25-cup capacity stoneware insert will do the trick. The electric pot also features a variable temperature dial eliminating the need to fuss with an uneven flame. The fondue set includes six serving forks, and recipes are also included. You too can revisit (or visit for the first time) a classic communal party meal designed to bring people together. Also makes for a great gift.