Discover five simple methods to steam veggies, including using a microwave, Instant Pot, and bamboo steamer. Steaming preserves nutrients better than boiling, keeping your veggies fresh and flavorful.

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. Steaming on the stove is a gentle heat transfer ...

In my wider tested review of Instant Pots, I determined the Instant Pot Pro Plus to be the best model to buy in 2022. Ahead, read about why this top-selling model impressed me so much, and why I ...

Remember when there were no food processors? My mom, a “gourmet” cook before “foodies” existed, used just a blender and a hand mixer until the mid-1970s when home cooks started buying this new ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...