Cooking & Baking Equipment

Cleaning and glazing an industrial food cake pan requires you to follow a few basic steps. Clean and glaze an industrial food cake pan with help from a cleaning expert and national lecturer in this…

There are several reasons a wok may need restoration: a wok that isn’t used for a long period of time may rust, and a wok that is improperly cleaned won’t keep food from sticking to it.…

Linen is one of the oldest woven fabrics – the Egyptians shrouded Ramses II's body in it. As a material, it is known for its strength and sheen, ranging in color from tan to gray. If you would…

Enamel-coated iron or steel cookware is generally easier to maintain than cast iron because it does not rust. Although enamel forms a very hard cooking surface, it can chip when used incorrectly or…

While many people enjoy eating perfectly prepared bacon, there are considerably fewer who are able to consistently produce an end product of porcine perfection. Instead of using outdated techniques…

Dutch ovens are thick cast-iron cooking pots used to slow cook stews and meats to perfection. While modernly associated with camping, Dutch ovens were originally a household necessity, fitting…

If you want to fry spaghetti squash all you'll need is an empty pan and a free stove top. Fry spaghetti squash in a pan on the stove top with help from an experienced cooking teacher in this free…

A cast iron skillet is one way to fry great, juicy hamburgers at home. Learn how to fry juicy hamburgers in a cast iron skillet with help from a professional chef in this free video clip.

Safety issues surrounding Teflon and other nonstick coatings have caused concern among consumers that their nonstick cookware might be unsafe, particularly if the surface is scratched or flaking.…

Most dishes, pots and pans can safely be cleaned in dishwashers. However, those not approved for dishwashers may suffer discoloration or stains.The intense heat the dishwasher uses to clean the…

Lasagna is one of those meals that everyone in the family enjoys, which is good because not only is it easy to make but it freezes well, so dinner is always ready at a moment's notice. Whether…

Woks are traditional Chinese pans used for stir-frying dishes of meat and vegetables. They are characterized by sloping sides and a deep, wide opening. Woks that are made of steel or iron need to be…

Stringers are stair supports that typically attach to the side of the staircase to strengthen the overall construction so the stairs won't collapse. The stringers connect stair structures to each…

Even the most careful cooks have occasional spills and boil-overs, resulting in blackened range-top burner pans. It’s important to clean up these spills as soon as you can. Baked-on grease and…

Burning a casserole has the potential to not only ruin your dinner, but damage your casserole dish as well. Depending on the type of food and the severity of the burn, it may take more than elbow…

The gauge on a pressure cooker or pressure canner monitors the pressure inside the cooker or the canner. An accurately working gauge will tell you whether the pressure is reaching unsafe levels. If…

You will not find a granite stovetop on a conventional stove. However, some old-fashioned, wood-burning stove models have granite stovetops or top plates. Granite is a heat-resistant, natural stone…

If a pressure cooker or canner's metal weights break, an epoxy glue designed to bond metal to metal and to resist high temperatures can repair the part. The weights on appliance's vent increase the…

Once the enamel coating of your Dutch oven becomes tainted with stains from burned-on food, it's not necessarily a permanent change. Some discolorations will disappear from the cookware with the right…

Whether you’re a constant short-order cook or a weekend kitchen warrior, you might have given your porcelain cookware a run for its money. And now it shows, in the form of some stains or…

A Frigidaire range with a cast iron top provides you with a durable cooking surface that lasts a long time and lends a country or old world appeal to your kitchen. Although cast iron is a strong…

DuPont began manufacturing Teflon-coated pans in the early 1960s. Teflon refers to the nonstick coating on pans that makes the cookware easy to cook with and clean. Teflon pans are safe for cooking as…

A wok spatula is used for stirring food in a wok and scooping it out. It may be made from a variety of materials, but is usually metal and bowl shaped, allowing you to more easily scoop food from the…

Placing your pumpkin pie on a cookie sheet helps catch any drippings if your pie spills over. Unfortunately, you are left with a burnt-on mess on your cookie sheet. While it may take a little elbow…

A porcelain frying pan is not 100 percent porcelain. The base of the pan is metal, usually iron, steel or aluminum, which is coated in a porcelain enamel to prevent the metal from reacting with food.…

It can be tricky to make stir-fry at home that rivals the meals you get at excellent Asian restaurants. These restaurants use high heat that allows cooks to fry meat and vegetables in just minutes…

Spinach can be pan fried in a very specific way. Learn how to pan fry spinach with help from the owner of a variety of food businesses in this free video clip.

Bamboo steamers are a traditional cooking method, used for centuries to prepare a variety of Asian dishes. The steamers are inexpensive and because they require no oil, they are useful for cooking…

Experts suggest stainless steel cookware over nonstick for most uses, according to the Consumer Search website. However, the Cook’s Illustrated website recommends using nonstick pans when you…

Shaped pats of butter are a refined detail that never goes unnoticed. While you can use a mold to shape the butter into a rose shape, the low-profile design of a mold does not yield a presentation as…

Nobody likes flakes of teflon in their scrambled eggs. If your cooking habits are less than gentle, consider investing in scratch-resistant cookware. Although they are often harder to clean and…

Kern is an international corporation that manufactures cooking supplies and utensils. One item the company manufactures is a pressure cooker. These cookers function the same way as any other pressure…

Paella is one of Spain's signature dishes, a festive celebration in one pan. It consists of medium-grain Spanish rice, similar to the more familiar Italian arborio, simmered with saffron and a variety…

The value of non-stick cookware is well-established, but what is less clear are the procedures you need to follow to maximize its benefits. High heat can cause non-stick surfaces to blister, flake and…

Since their introduction in the early 1990s, electric pressure cookers have allowed cooks to experiment with different cooking styles such as steaming and braising. Though electric pressure cookers…

Cast iron pipes are very durable and designed to last for many years. However, while cast iron is tough and heavy, it does corrode over time. Oxidation occurs when water and oxygen interact with the…

Seasoning your wok refers to the process of burning oil into it repeatedly. Eventually, the oil layers form a coating that protects your wok from rust and makes it non-stick. An improperly seasoned…

Any cookware with wooden parts, including cast iron skillets with wood handles, is not oven safe. Wood in a closed oven won't burst into flame until temperatures climb over 800 degrees Fahrenheit,…

Since 1963, Calphalon has been manufacturing cookware, first for the food service industry; then in 1976, the company entered the retail arena. Among the pots and pans the company makes are sauciers…

Homes built before the 1970s and 1980s usually have old, cast iron sewer pipes -- unless the home has been renovated. If the pipes are cast iron then the drain plug at the end of the pipes is also…

From a type of crepe to the French equivalent of the Belgian waffle, the galette assumes many forms. Whatever your preferred recipe, the waffle iron that prepares your galette requires periodic…

West Orange, N.J.-based T-Fal is known for inventing the nonstick frying pan in the 1950s. Since then, T-Fal has produced many other cookware collections, including pots, pans, skillets and woks.…

Cast iron skillets that have rusted because of age or improper seasoning can be restored with relative ease. However, skillets with Teflon or nonstick coatings that have rusted should be thrown away…

Enameled Dutch ovens allow you to cook large amounts of food thoroughly and quickly. They are excellent for preparing soups and stews and hold up well over time if cared for properly. The enamel…

Aluminum pans are not always the easiest cookware pieces to clean. Food can burn on, and removing every last little burn spot can be a bear. Fortunately, you can make the job easier with a simple home…

Succulents are characterized by their thick, fleshy leaves and stems. These leaves and stems evolved to help the plants survive drought by storing extra water. Some succulents, like cacti, have spines…

Brownies are decadent without any decoration, but adding frosting puts the rich treats over the top. Working with a pastry bag allows you to control frosting application with more precision than with…

Fresh salmon has a mild, sweet flavor brought out fully by panbroiling, poaching, baking or grilling. The gentle flavor and open texture of salmon effortlessly assumes the flavors of rubs or…

Older Teflon grills and pans tend to lose their non-stick coating through regular wear and tear, but you can treat these utensils to keep food from sticking to them while you cook. While oil or lard…

When moisture sits on aluminum pans for an extended period of time and meets oxygen, oxidization will begin to form. The oxidization -- also known as rust -- will cause the aluminum pans to become…