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Home Cooking

17 articles

Head-to-Head Test: bon COOK BONMAT vs. Silpat—Which Non-Stick Mat Is Really Best?
Kitchen & Gear

Head-to-Head Test: bon COOK BONMAT vs. Silpat—Which Non-Stick Mat Is Really Best?

This article compares the bon COOK BONMAT with other non-stick baking mats, specifically Silpat, to determine which offers superior performance, safety, and value for home cooks. It delves into material composition, certifications, and versatility to highlight key differences.

Sponsored by bon COOK·July 14, 2026
When Antico Casa Makes Sense For A Quick At-Home Pizza Night
Recipes

When Antico Casa Makes Sense For A Quick At-Home Pizza Night

Antico Casa frozen Margherita pizza offers a convenient and elevated at-home dinner option, providing a simple yet satisfying meal without the hassle of takeout. It's an ideal freezer staple for busy nights when you crave quality pizza with minimal effort.

Sponsored·July 12, 2026
A modern home kitchen showcasing a variety of clever and innovative cooking gadgets, with a focus on convenience and future technology.
Kitchen & Gear

6 Clever Kitchen Gadgets for Home Chefs in 2026

For just $5, you can buy a can tab opener that earned a spot in Southern Living's list of clever gadgets, while a Nosh Chef Robot promises to dispense exact ingredients and self-clean by 2026.

Kurt Zimmerman·July 8, 2026
A variety of premium kitchen appliances and cooking tools displayed attractively on a clean kitchen counter, ready for use.
Recipes

Amazon Prime Day Slashes Prices on Top Home Cook Gear

The Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor, a kitchen workhorse, is currently 23% off during Amazon Prime Day, making a premium appliance significantly more affordable for home cooks, according to Bon Appéti

Finn Campbell·June 25, 2026
A variety of premium kitchen appliances and cookware displayed attractively on a sunlit kitchen counter, showcasing desirable cooking tools.
Kitchen & Gear

Top 11 Amazon Prime Day Kitchen Deals You Can Get Right Now

During Amazon Prime Day 2026, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker drops to $170, a 22% discount.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 23, 2026
A person joyfully cooking a healthy meal at home, symbolizing the link between home cooking and reduced dementia risk.
How-To

Home Cooking Habits Could Slash Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Adults who cook at home five or more times a week slash their risk of cognitive decline by 20% over a decade, a simple habit proving more potent than many expensive supplements, according to the Journ

Kurt Zimmerman·June 17, 2026
A modern, minimalist kitchen featuring compact and stylish space-saving appliances, with a home chef preparing a meal.
Kitchen & Gear

Why Home Chefs Are Embracing Space-Saving Gear Over Traditional Appliances

The Ninja Crispi glass air fryer, priced at $180, has been recognized as the best overall air fryer for two consecutive years by CNET , a significant achievement in a crowded market.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 17, 2026
A modern kitchen showcasing a premium countertop microwave with a pull-down door and flatbed interior, suggesting advanced cooking technology for home chefs.
Restaurants

Countertop Microwaves: Power, Capacity, Value for Home Chefs

Panasonic's new NN-SF57RM, a 1.

Finn Campbell·June 13, 2026
A collection of colorful and practical budget kitchen gadgets neatly arranged on a clean kitchen counter, showcasing affordability and functionality.
Kitchen & Gear

Best Budget Kitchen Gadgets on Amazon

Some of the best kitchen tools we tested, costing just a few dollars, outperformed gadgets priced four or five times higher.

Kurt Zimmerman·June 8, 2026
A gourmet-style Maple Harissa Chicken with Butternut Squash dish, ready to serve, presented on a wooden table with a hint of kitchen activity in the background.
Chefs & Personalities

Quick Weeknight Meals from Top Chefs in an Hour or Less

A Maple Harissa Chicken With Butternut Squash, a dish that sounds gourmet, can be on your table in just one hour.

Amara Okoro·June 6, 2026
A young person in a new, small apartment kitchen looks at a few basic cooking items, feeling the financial pressure of high rent.
How-To

First Apartment Kitchen: Why a 10-Inch Skillet Isn't Essential

In Boston, a first-time renter might pay over $3,193 a month for a one-bedroom apartment, according to Apartmentlist .

Kurt Zimmerman·June 5, 2026
A delicious and easy-to-prepare seafood dish, like pan-seared salmon with asparagus, ready to be served for a weeknight dinner.
Recipes

Seafood Stars in Easy Weeknight Dinners You Can Make Now

Home-cooked seafood now accounts for 59% of total seafood consumption in 2024, a significant jump from 53% just last year, according to Action News Jax .

Dmytro Kovalenko·June 2, 2026
A single, golden-brown tiny tomato galette with blistered cherry tomatoes, glistening with olive oil and herbs, on a rustic wooden table.
Recipes

Explore the simple techniques behind tiny tomato galettes

A single TikTok video, showcasing a 15-minute prep for tiny tomato galettes, amassed 50 million views in 48 hours, igniting a global baking phenomenon, reports Social Media Trends Report.

Julian Vance·June 1, 2026
A collection of off-white, vintage-inspired kitchen appliances including a toaster, kettle, and stand mixer, arranged stylishly on a countertop.
Kitchen & Gear

Best Vintage-Inspired Kitchen Appliances for Home Cooking

Off-white appliances, once a neutral backdrop, now lead kitchen trends by allowing vibrant colors and intricate details to shine.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 30, 2026
A beautifully prepared kitchen scene with fresh ingredients, symbolizing the debunking of cooking myths and the ease of healthy home cooking.
How-To

Unpacking Kitchen Dilemmas: Debunking Cooking Myths

By 2050, more than 150 million Americans — close to half the nation's population — are projected to have a poor diet, a consequence often rooted in daily kitchen dilemmas.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 29, 2026
A visually stunning, layered cassata ice cream featuring saffron, beetroot, and pistachio flavors, presented elegantly on a wooden platter.
Recipes

Chef Ranveer Brar's Desi Cassata Ice Cream Recipe for 2026

Chef Ranveer Brar, a titan of culinary innovation, has just unveiled a cassata ice cream recipe destined for home kitchens in 2026.

Amara Okoro·May 22, 2026
A stressed person struggling with an AI meal planner interface on a laptop, surrounded by cooking ingredients, highlighting the unexpected stress of AI-assisted meal preparation.
Recipes

AI meal planners add stress to Sunday dinner prep

A recent Home Cook Trends 2024 Survey reveals a surprising truth: 60% of users felt more stressed about Sunday dinner prep after trying a new AI meal planner.

Kurt Zimmerman·May 18, 2026