The Best Locking Tongs
December 01, 2018
Tongs are the most versatile tool you can use- you can declump pasta with it, flip bacon or burgers with it, or even do some fancy plating.
I like this one with silicone heads because you can use it in ceramic and nonstick pans without worrying about scratching the pot. They make another with nylon but the silicone is slightly more heat resistant which I think is worth the small price difference.
Recipes that require a Locking Tongs:
Sautéed Scallops with Asparagus
This is one of the recipes Ruhlman provides in his classic book Ruhlman’s Twenty to illustrate the “Sauté” technique. I love how visually…
August 04, 2019
Cast Iron Crispy Fried Chicken
One of the best ways to season a cast iron pan is to fry things with it, and a great recipe to use to instantly season the pan is fried…
March 30, 2019
Creamy Tortellini Chicken Soup
This is a nearly infamous soup on the slowcooking subreddit, originally attributed to a blog called 365 days of slow cooking- it’s a simple…
February 28, 2019
Savory Egg Custard
This is a savory, comforting, creamy egg custard with cheese and garlic. I like to use some of the techniques from Japanese Chawan Mushi to…
December 10, 2018
Beer-braised Instant Pot Ribs
Beer braised ribs are made super quick with the use of a pressure cooker. After just 20 minutes of pressure cooking, the meat should be…
December 05, 2018
Cacio e Pepe
“Cacio e Pepe” simply translates to “Cheese and Pepper” and the simple combination of these ingredients really lets the pasta noodles shine…
September 26, 2018
Spaghetti with Broccoli, Garlic, and Olive Oil
This is a dish I’ve enjoyed many times at Frank’s in the East Village. Frank Prisinzano, the chef himself, outlines some of the specific…
December 17, 2017
Written by Will Chiong who lives and works in New York building useful things.