stir-fry

Grill, griddle, and wok

Grill enthusiasts find a way to get the job done. But that doesn't necessarily mean a grill hack is necessary to achieve wanted results. After all, grilling is about relaxing; fighting through some shaky contraption just isn't for anybody. (Although, with the weather outside being so frightful, one does have plenty of time to ponder possibilities.) For an elegant solution to stir-fry or griddling on the grill, there is an easier way.

The Weber Original Gourmet BBQ System is like a DYI griller's dream (or nightmare, as the case may be since all the DIY-ness is removed). … Read more

Using induction in the search for the perfect wok

I am a known destroyer of all things wok. Be it trying to coax a meal out of a cheap offering or trying to keep a nonstick version from sticking, I have definitely had my moments of being wok-challenged. Kitchen disasters have taught me many wok lessons. The most important being that wok cooking is all about fast, high heat. To that end I crank up my gas burner as hot as it will go whenever I'm in the mood for a stir-fry. However, with my standard consumer stove, the results never seem to get quite hot enough.

This … Read more