Our Favorite Culinary Gifts Under $50 (Plus, an Early Anova Black Friday Deal)

Time to Gift No Images? Click here   Our Favorite Culinary Gifts Under $50​ 'Tis the season for giving gifts. 'Tis also the season for running up credit card debt. But if your wallet's feeling pinched, worry not: There are plenty of high-quality kitchen tools, tableware, and cookware out there—not to mention some pretty delicious specialty foods—that will cost you less than $50. We've added a whole bunch of new picks to our holiday gift guide that will please even the most discerning of recipients without breaking the bank. Here's a peek at what we're recommending this year.   Beautiful Serveware We're all about finding and sharing the most reliable cooking techniques and the best kitchen equipment. But when you pour so much energy into making your food, you want it to look as good as it tastes. That's why we're upgrading our recommendations for the dining room, starting with an assortment of elegant-but-functional platters.   Beautiful Serveware x2 Here's another elegant-but-functional platter owned by a few of us at Serious Eats. It's dishwasher-safe and can even go in the microwave, for a simple kitchen-to-table meal.   A Cast Iron Skillet​ Every home should have at least one cast iron pan. They're durable and great for a wide range of applications, from searing steaks to baking and serving dessert. The best part: A 10-inch one will cost you just under $15.    A Wok This carbon steel wok, which features a flat bottom designed to accommodate Western stoves, isn't just a gateway to the stir-fry recipes for which woks are best known. It's a great vessel for steaming, deep-frying, and indoor smoking, too.    A Great Chef's Knife Good knives don't need to be super expensive. There are plenty that will help you slice and dice like a pro and are also extremely affordable, like this Western-style chef's knife from Mercer Culinary. Pair the knife with a handsome magnetic rack to help your giftee display their new gift for all to see. See the Rest Right Here     PS: The Anova Is Under $100 Looks like Black Friday deals are coming early this year. Our favorite sous vide circulator is on sale today, so grab one while you can!      Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

A Casserole for Every Mood

Plus, the best baking dishes No Images? Click here   Our Must-Have Casseroles for Thanksgiving Forget the turkey—to us, the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving table is a slew of casseroles of every shape, size, and color. Between new arrivals and streamlined takes on the classics, there's bound to be a little something for everybody. Cornbread Dressing With Sausage and Sage A classic cornbread stuffing starts with the best cornbread. Here, it's flavored with sausage and plenty of fresh herbs. Hasselback Potato Gratin Stacking sliced potatoes on their sides creates a golden-brown, crisp-ridged crust without sacrificing the creamy, cheesy intensity of the best gratins.   Vegan Green Bean Casserole Lighten up your green bean casserole by going vegan—for this casserole, a silky cauliflower purée stands in for the creamy base of the typical mushroom soup.  Sweet Potato Casserole We cut down on the "sweet" in sweet potato casserole by incorporating spicy grated ginger, nutty brown butter, and woodsy herbs.   View all the Thanksgiving sides → Our Favorite Casserole Dishes   The Best Porcelain Baking Dish: Harold Import Co. This baking dish is both lightweight and durable, at a price that’s hard to argue with. It's broiler-safe up to 500°F (260°C) for golden, crunchy toppings on casseroles and gratins. The Best Glass Baking Dish: Anchor Hocking This three-quart baking dish comes equipped with easy-to-grip handles for effortless transfer to and from the oven. The tall, straight sides are perfect for generously layered lasagnas and deep bread puddings.    Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe

Actually Easy Pressure Cooker Beef Stock

Your Recipe of the Day No Images? Click here Pressure Cooker Beef Stock Classic beef stock takes ages to make—often the simmering stage alone lasts 12 hours. That's made it an unlikely project for most home cooks. But thanks to the pressure cooker, beef stock can be made in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing quality. The result is a deeply flavorful and gelatin-rich stock that will make amazing sauces, braises, stews, and soups. This recipe makes a brown beef stock, meaning the bones and vegetables are roasted first for deeper flavor and color. Read More → The Kitchen Essential Pressure Cooker Using a pressure cooker like the Instant Pot raises the cooking temperature above water's boiling point, melting gelatin and extracting flavor faster than traditional simmering methods. Shop Now   Serious Eats 88 35th St Ste 602 Brooklyn, NY 11232 Click Preferences to control which emails you receive from Serious Eats. Clicking Unsubscribe will remove you from all Serious Eats emails…which would be sad. Preferences  |  Unsubscribe