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 ...

Your rice cooker has capabilities far beyond its namesake. Here are a dozen things you can make in a rice cooker that aren't rice. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens ...

Our kitchen expert tested rice cookers for restaurant-quality rice at home. Her top pick is a model she's used in her own ...

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...

Italian Style Cheesy Potato Croquettes are a delicious side dish that are easy to prepare by frying in a pan. Using a ricer yields the best results, but a potato masher also works well. These ...