Steak lovers know that the perfect steak is hard to come by. Traditional methods, like open-flame grilling, can make it hard to control the finished product due to swings in temperature. Thankfully, ...

Before I talk about the “reverse sear,” I should talk about the regular sear. Searing is the basic cooking process of applying high heat to the outside of foods to give them a golden-brown crust.

Overcooked beef — it’s one of cooking’s most heartbreaking tales. You know the scenario: In an effort to treat yourself, you head to the grocery store. It’s steak night. And we’re not talking your run ...

I used to hate cooking steak at home for one big reason: the smoke. I rent an apartment in Brooklyn, which means I have to deal with a close and sensitive smoke alarm. But even without the threat of a ...

Smoking a steak over low heat before finishing it over a hot fire ensures even cooking. Here’s how to get the grill ready for the technique. By Steven Raichlen Reverse-searing can be done on a ...

Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about most things edible and potable (and accessories dedicated to those topics,) her real areas of expertise ...

Like many folks this year, I have been cooking a lot. Though I’ve always loved food and have had a deep and abiding interest for the art of cooking, I’ve definitely pushed myself to learn how to do a ...

No need to fire up that grill. You can make this perfectly seared steak in your kitchen. Alright, this is what's happening. We're gonna make a perfect steak. So let's just take it from the top. Steak ...