Cooking food with an Asian-style wok is a healthy alternative to using a traditional frying pan. The wok is a beautifully constructed and versatile piece of cookware that should have a place in every ...

When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...

In Chinese cooking, achieving the elusive wok hei flavor can be challenging, especially for home cooks. It’s not a seasoning that comes in a bottle, and it can’t be extracted from a spice. Literally ...

Need a pan that can deep fry, sear, braise, and steam? The wok might be the pan you're looking for. Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca ...

There’s more to backcountry cooking than boiling water. After all, dehydrated meals and oatmeal get old after a few days. Many backcountry hunters, anglers, and campers have shared the disappointing ...

Kelsey Jane Youngman is a New York–based cook, baker, writer, and editor for Food & Wine with over 7 years of experience in food media. Kelsey has developed recipes, worked in culinary production, ...