Serious Eats / Nader Mehravari Baklava is indispensable to the Persian culinary landscape, just as it is to other baklava-loving cultures from Armenia and Azerbaijan to Lebanon and Syria and over to Turkey and Greece. The most common iterations of traditional baklava feature layers of buttery phyllo dough and nuts drenched in simple syrup or honey. And if you are a fan of traditional baklava—regardless of the cultural origin of the particular iteration—you will likely agree with me that the process of making this crunchy and nutty dessert is a bit involved, and can be intimidating to make for those less acquainted. But this Persian baklava–inspired cake—a confection that’s well known throughout the Persian diaspora—is a great way to enjoy the best qualities of baklava, within a simpler-to-prepare cake. While this rich, dense, syrupy cake is less complicated to prepare than baklava, it still delivers the aromas, flavors, textures, and appearance that should satisfy most baklava ...
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Le Creuset’s Sale Has Up to 37% Off Our Favorite Dutch Ovens, Skillets, and More
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While Le Creuset’s Dutch ovens and braisers will forever hold a special place in our hearts, the brand has plenty of other great kitchen gear worth shouting about. Case in point: Its ceramic skillets and dinnerware sets are used near-daily in our editors’ kitchens. After scouring through Le Creuset’s March sale section, we’re happy to report that it’s packed with deals on time-tested pieces. Save up to $263 on finds like an oval Dutch oven and a cookware set with all of the Le Creuset cookware essentials.
The Best Deals at Le Creuset’s March Sale, at a Glance
Le Creuset’s classic Dutch oven can cook pulled pork to tender perfection and gently stew beans over hours. Its longevity in the kitchen, along with its ability to heat evenly, makes it our top Dutch oven pick. This 8-quart, oval-shaped version offers even more room for big batches and large roasts. Don’t miss your chance to shop this $175-off Le Creuset Dutch oven sale.
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Essential Nonstick Ceramic 2-Piece Fry Pan Set
Le Creuset
If it’s impossible for you to part with the idea of nonstick pans, we recommend ceramic-coated ones for frying eggs or making crepes. Le Creuset’s ceramic skillet makes fluffy omelets and releases eggs without a hitch. It also churns out uniformly cooked crepes and is comfortable to handle on the stovetop. You can grab a 2-piece set on sale for nearly $60 off.
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Signature Stainless Steel 2-Piece Fry Pan Set
Le Creuset
Le Creuset’s stainless steel pan was a top performer in our tests. An all-rounder that sears chicken just as easily as it releases a delicate crepe, this skillet is responsive to heat changes and comfortable to handle. Normally pricey, this set of two is $82 off.
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London Espresso Mugs, Set of 6
Le Creuset
Suitable for single or double shots, our favorite espresso mug has a thin rim that’s pleasant to sip from. It also pours espresso smoothly if you’re making a cappuccino or latte. Plus, we liked that the ceramic material maintains heat well.
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Classic Whistling Kettle
Le Creuset
This speedy kettle was among the fastest to boil water when we tested 10 stovetop kettles. It was 30 seconds faster than the competition when boiling 0.75 quarts of water and tied for first when boiling 1.5 quarts. We especially liked that the handle is comfortable to hold and the spout doesn’t splash while pouring.
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San Francisco 16-Piece Dinnerware Set
Le Creuset
The pieces in this set are “substantial, yet lightweight,” according to our review of dinnerware sets. We tested the Lapis color and appreciated its slight ombré hue. Associate editorial director, Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, owns the mugs from this set and says they “still look new” after years of use.
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Signature Cast Iron Cerise Cookware 5-Piece Set
Le Creuset
This 5-piece set includes the trifecta of our favorite Le Creuset cookware pieces: the Dutch oven, braiser, and enameled cast iron skillet. (The lids on the Dutch oven and braiser bring the set to five pieces.) At $263 off, these essentials will last you through years (and years, and years) of beef stew and chicken adobo.
Serious Eats For years, Lodge cast iron pieces have been our affordable pick for essentials like Dutch ovens and bread ovens , but there are times when they’ve even beaten out more expensive competition. In fact, the brand topped our grill pan review and its cast iron skillet has been our absolute favorite for six years and running. Already reasonably priced on any given day, it’s now $14—the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Why It Won Our Review It Excels at Searing and Baking This cast iron skillet sears a golden-brown filet mignon and bakes the most uniform cornbread . It’s a standout in conducting and maintaining heat across its cooking surface without any hot or cold spots. It also gets hot fast . In our tests, we reported a whopping 53.4% increase in temperature after just a minute over medium heat. That kind of high heat is what helps you achieve a crispy crust on tofu steaks or breakfast hashes . It’s Impressively Slick This Lodge skillet comes pre-seasoned straight ou...
Serious Eats This summer, I spent five months living and working at Camp Denali, a wilderness lodge in Denali National Park, Alaska. Backcountry hiking is the main attraction, and on each outing, our naturalist guides carry more than 10 pounds of gear, including a slew of emergency preparedness supplies. But the item that I find most important isn’t truly an “essential.” It’s a thermos full of hot chocolate . Our guides carry Stanley thermoses on every outing into the park so guests can enjoy a hot beverage after a long day of hiking. Ranked as one of the best thermoses in our review, the Stanley Classic Legendary bottle keeps beverages steaming hot for many hours—but most impressively, the thermos is basically indestructible. In fact, Camp Denali has used the same thermoses (cleaned after every use, of course) for over 30 years. What's a Thermos Good For? Serious Eats If you like to bring hot drinks on the go, a thermos is an excellent option. It keeps the conten...
Serious Eats / Qi Ai I did not understand the value and appeal of a pressure cooker until I became a mother. Time has become especially precious, and I find myself frantically rushing around during my son’s brief naps to meal-prep as much as I can. Stressed and short on time, I’ve quickly adapted all my go-to recipes—such as beef noodle soup and congee—for the Instant Pot, so they can be made as quickly as possible. One of the first recipes I adapted for the pressure cooker was lu rou fan (Taiwanese braised minced pork belly), a comforting and deeply flavorful dish that has long been a fixture in my kitchen. The first iteration of this recipe is in my cookbook Made in Taiwan: Recipes and Stories From the Island Nation. I learned to make the dish from Lin Tai-Yu, the third-generation owner of Lin Family Braised Pork Over Rice in the Taiwanese city of Tainan. Lin, who goes by Gloj, spends his days slowly simmering hand-diced pork in a sweet and savory concoction of soy sauce, fried ...
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