Take it from our culinary director and ‘The Bear.’ ...

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 ...

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 ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Mashed potatoes are easy enough to make, but ...

You see the directive in so many recipes (including our own): “Pour through a fine mesh strainer.” If you don’t have a strainer, you should, because it is an indispensable piece of equipment for ...

Favored by chefs and cherished by home cooks, chinois strainers are versatile workhorses. In fact, the right chinois strainer could very well replace every other sieve, strainer or colander in your ...