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I tried making mac and cheese in 3 different appliances, and the tastiest dish honestly surprised me

Tue, 12/30/2025 - 14:29

Tech Insider : Business

ingredients for mac and cheese on table — Throughout the mac and cheese taste test, I kept the ingredients consistent to accurately measure results.
Jennifer Messineo

Food, freelancer-le, mac-and-cheese, Recipe, cooking, appliance-battle, Food

I made rice using 4 different appliances, and I never would've thought to use the winning one

Sun, 11/23/2025 - 09:15

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ingredients for rice on a counter with pans and a pressure cooker — I made white rice using a pressure cooker, stovetop, oven, and microwave.
Steven John

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, rice, appliances, appliance-battle

I made coffee using 4 different appliances. The cheapest method reigned supreme, leaving my Keurig in the dust.

Tue, 08/26/2025 - 09:59

Tech Insider : Business, Travel

four glasses of coffee with cream — To find the best way to make coffee, I made a cup in an Aeropress, coffee pot, French press, and Keurig.
Meredith Schneider

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Coffee, appliances, appliance-battle, french-press

13 things I don't keep in my kitchen as a chef

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:07

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open fridge filled with food and beverages — I don't keep a lot of gadgets or preprepared food in my kitchen.
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock

Food, Freelancer, Chef, professional-chef, Advice, Food, foods

I made frozen lasagna with 4 appliances. I'm shocked one method got the meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.

Sat, 07/20/2024 - 08:31

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four pieces of lasagna on a plate — Clockwise from top: Lasagna cooked in the oven, microwave, toaster oven, and air fryer.
Meredith Schneider

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, Lasagna, frozen-food, appliance-battle

I made ribs in 3 different appliances. The air fryer took less than 30 minutes and worked surprisingly well.

Fri, 07/05/2024 - 11:07

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three plates of barbecue ribs — I love a good rack of ribs in the summer.
Meredith Schneider

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, appliances, appliance-battle, ribs

I made potstickers in 3 different appliances, and there's really only one way to do it right

Sat, 06/29/2024 - 08:36

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chopsticks picking up microwaved potstickers and a plate of pan-fried potstickers — Frozen potstickers can be made in several different ways, but one cooking method is elite.
Steven John

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, appliance-battle, appliances, potstickers, review

I made hot dogs on the grill and in my air fryer, and one appliance took less than half the time

Thu, 06/27/2024 - 11:34

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cooked hot dog on a seasoned bun — The perfect hot dog has a crisp, juicy exterior.
Meredith Schneider

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, Summer, grill, grilling

I cooked meatballs in 4 different appliances, and I won't use my air fryer again

Sat, 06/22/2024 - 09:57

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bag of premade frozen meatballs — I used the same frozen meatballs in all four appliances.
Steven John

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, appliances, appliance-battle, meatballs

I cooked bacon with 4 different appliances, and I'll never make it on a stovetop again

Wed, 06/12/2024 - 13:48

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eggs bacon and a bagel on a plate — Only one appliance made perfect strips of bacon.
Steven John

Food, Freelancer, freelancer-le, Food, bacon, Breakfast, appliances

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