The Key to Unlocking the Best Results from Your Oven

We've got the right temperature No Images? Click here Secret Weapon: An Oven Thermometer The first question Stella always asks when troubleshooting a recipe for someone is whether or not their oven runs true to dial. Cakes that should be fluffy turn out gummy and dense when the oven temperature is too low, and excessively high heat can cause flaky pie doughs to turn out greasy instead.  Theoretically, setting an oven to your desired temperature should be as simple as pressing a few buttons and waiting for the beep. But many, many home ovens out there don't run true to temperature. A cheap oven thermometer hooked to the rack allows you to understand whether your own appliance runs hot or cold, so you don't have to constantly monitor your food or fret over uncertain timing. Our all-time favorite is just $7. Shop now → More baking essentials BraveTart's Essential Baking and Pastry Gear Essential Equipment for Making Great Bread at Home Fire up the ovens! Quick and Easy Drop Biscuits The Best Slow-Cooked Bolognese Sauce   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

Where to Eat and Drink in San Francisco

Our definitive guide No Images? Click here   Our Guide to San Francisco From crusty slabs of natural sourdough to warming bowls of tonkotsu ramen and heirloom varieties of fruit you might not be able to pronounce, there's no shortage of evidence that San Francisco has rightfully earned its title of world-class food destination. So with that in mind, how do you decide where to drink and dine in SF? Let us narrow it down for you. Where to Eat and Drink in San Francisco: A Local's Guide In SF, eating like a local is a sincere commitment to preserving the old school, while steadily supporting an earnest new school. The Best Burritos in San Francisco Tasting and debating about nearly two-pound stuffed tortillas is a tradition in San Francisco. One that—as the city continues to change, and the family-run fixtures that sell them work hard to stay open—deserves to be honored again and again. With that in mind, we set out on a quest to find the best burritos in town. Read more →  A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in San Francisco Few people are better informed of the ins and outs of the city's food scene than the very folks who work in it. For this eating itinerary, we spoke to some of San Francisco's top chefs about their favorite bars and restaurants. Read more →    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

What's the Difference Between Yams and Sweet Potatoes?

What's new on Serious Eats No Images? Click here FEATURES Everything You Should Know About Yams You'll never mix up yams and sweet potatoes again. Read Now TECHNIQUES These DIY-Nutella Rolls Are Our New Favorite Chocolate Delivery System A thick, creamy filling of homemade Nutella makes these bittersweet breakfast buns a perfect companion to a steaming mug of coffee on a lazy morning. Read Now Email Continues After Ad Below KITCHEN ESSENTIAL 9- by- 13-inch Aluminum Pan ​This pan is our favorite for breakfast buns, brownies, coffee cakes, and more. The anodized aluminum ensures baked goods don't over-bake or burn on the bottom, which can be a problem with dark metal or glass pans. Shop Now FEATURES Green Beans 101: How to Buy, Prep, and Cut Green Beans Everything you need to know about buying and preparing green beans. Read Now FEATURES A Chefs' Guide to Eating Out in San Francisco  Let industry pros show you the best spots to eat in SF. Read 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