Whether you're a beginner home cook or a veteran chef, you probably already know that a great fine mesh strainer can make your life easier in the kitchen. The best fine mesh strainers are made from ...

If you have ever eaten in a restaurant and wondered how they got their sauces and purées so silky smooth, the answer is simple: a mesh strainer. The best mesh strainers create a lovely, perfect ...

As much as it pains me to admit it, I’m not MacGyver. But I am stubborn and resourceful, which is a dangerous combination in the kitchen. I’ve been known to improvise and attempt feats that frankly ...

The bitter taste of defeat must be unrinsed quinoa — or, worse, rinsed quinoa that ends up partially (or mostly) in the sink. But when you have one of the best strainers for quinoa, that defeat can be ...

Slotted spoons are definitely useful, but they often lack the kind of straining ability and nimble handling best suited to certain dishes. The next time you’re looking to skim the unsightly foam from ...

Mashed potatoes are easy enough to make, but getting them to that perfect, creamy texture is harder than it first appears. Fans of smooth spuds usually end up purchasing a ricer, which breaks down the ...

Lyonnais-Style Salad With Smoked Salmon. (Matthew Mead/The Associated Press) Several years ago, Lyonnais salads were quite the rage in New York's French bistros. Then the fad faded and I forgot all ...