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The home kitchen has become a remarkably sophisticated room. Far from just being able to provide basic sustenance, kitchens have reached an elevation where restaurant-quality meals can be made right from the comfort of home. Having the right equipment for the job is always helpful in creating these fantastic meals. When it comes to the cooktop, one way to ensure you can make the meals you want to make is to expand the options.

When it comes to options, one cooktop gives consumers what they want--by giving them a little of everything. The Bertazzoni Design Series PM36 1 IGX Segmented Cooktop … Read more

What's better than a portable cooktop that can be used to heat up food anywhere? Why, that would be two portable cooktops that can be used to heat up food anywhere, of course. Or to be more precise, one unit that has two heating elements. About the only thing that could be better than that would be if the double-duty cooktop heated via induction. Well, the Fagor Portable Double Induction Cooktop combines these factors and more.

As a solution to entertaining or table-side cooking, the dual cooktop combines convenience and style. Measuring 23 inches by 13 inches, the smooth … Read more

Every home has one, ensuring they are one of the most popular rooms in the house. Even if it weren't for their ubiquity, kitchens are guaranteed to be appreciated simply because that is where the food comes from. We all have to eat, so we might as well make it enjoyable. That goes for the making of food, too. Considering how much time is spent hovering over the cooktop, one that looks good and is comfortable to use are considerations that matter. As well as where to put the darn thing.

Breaking free from on top of the range … Read more

It's been many years since I lived in an apartment, but I do remember the frustration that goes along with not being able to incorporate an appliance that needed ductwork. Fortunately, Jenn-Air recognizes that high-rise dwellers don't necessarily want to compromise on their cooking, so it has created a duct-free downdraft cooktop that lets cooks fry, sear, and even burn their food without filling the air with smoke.

The system uses a new filter that captures smoke and steam, which means no ducting is necessary. Hello, open-plan kitchen and island cooktops! A side effect, if you will, of … Read more

My husband's favorite food is chicken schnitzel--that is, fried breaded boneless chicken breasts. There is a fine dance I have to do to make this haute cuisine--heat the oil, gauge the exact moment when it is the right temperature, place the chicken in the pan, and then--pray. Yes, pray that I can get the inside of the chicken cooked through without burning the breading on the outside and setting off the smoke alarm in my home.

Bosch AutoChef sensor cooking, on the 800 Series induction and electric cooktops, is the answer to my prayers. Using a premium aluminum core … Read more

Sometimes one stove isn't enough. That's not to say an additional stove is always necessary, but sometimes you just need a little more. Or, perhaps even more importantly, you need your cooktop to just move over there. Whether it is a matter of space or convenience, a portable cooktop is an excellent way to expand your options.

The Fissler CookStar Induction Pro Cooktop, PROX61 features 1,500 watts of power and nine heating levels to ensure quality results no matter what or where you need to cook. A boost function and a keep-warm setting provide precision control, either … Read more

A hallmark of smart kitchen design is a properly calibrated work triangle--that's your sink, your fridge, and your cooktop. The idea is to minimize the steps you need to take to move between these three areas to make you as efficient as possible.

In a small kitchen, creating an effective work triangle can be tricky. In my galley kitchen back in L.A., we couldn't open the fridge and the dishwasher at the same time, which is more of a problem than you'd think.

But what if you could move the legs of your triangle around? Why … Read more

Technology is always moving forward. However, along with these advances come the inevitable needed upgrades. These are frequently a source of frustration, software and hardware incompatibilities with new technologies can often leave you out in the cold. Sure, you may have a nice, new shiny gadget, but if it won't talk to any of your peripherals, you have to start collecting them all over again. The same goes for kitchen appliances.

Induction cooking may be highly efficient, but it only works with ferrous pots and pans. Therefore, if your current favorite cookware is copper, glass, or aluminum, chances are … Read more

Most kitchens are laid out so that there's a ventilation system right over the cooktop. But Jenn-Air's Designer Line Gas Downdraft Cooktop offers a way to lay out a kitchen without having to arrange for bulky ventilation. Instead, the cooktop uses a downdraft ventilation system that can capture smoke, steam, and odors without hanging over the cooktop. The Designer Line version comes in a 30-inch gas model. The downdraft ventilation system is also available in other Jenn-Air cooktops, which require a ventilation kit in addition to the cooktop itself. It has a sleek appearance that will work well … Read more