Choose your gear. A serrated knife, like a bread knife, is ideal. The small teeth on this kitchen staple act like a mini-grater, effortlessly scraping off the outer skin layer. A chef's knife or ...

For fast, easy zesting, nothing beats a microplane (see "Kitchen Essentials: Our 10 Favorite Tools," on sfgate.com/food). But if you want garnish-quality zest, this ...

Chances are, you already have a zester somewhere in your kitchen. It’s the small hand tool with the perforated, angled head that has drifted to the back bottom of a drawer. If that’s the case, then ...

Learn how to use citrus zest to add brightness to sweet and savory dishes. Simple zesting tips to bring fresh flavor to ...

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The OXO Good Grips tool offers a bonus — a channel knife on the back of the blade that creates long spirals to add a twist to your martini, Negroni, or other cocktails If you’re in the market for a ...

Whether you find roasted broccoli lackluster or just want a simple way to jazz up the dish, you can improve its flavor with a ...

Last year my husband retired. He’s not really a bloke to sit about the house, even with the opportunities to annoy me, so he got himself a nice little part-time job taking people with mobility issues ...