A handheld butane kitchen torch is a useful gadget for caramelizing desserts like marshmallow-topped yams or crème brûlée. This specific torch features a safety lock, an ergonomic design, and comes ...

Do you need a cooking torch? Probably not — generations of humans have trudged on just fine without access to homemade crème brûlée. But if you do have a kitchen torch, you may be surprised at just ...

Whether you want to delight dinner guests with seared salmon, pro-level cocktails and perfectly browned Baked Alaska or just elevate your daily meals by caramelizing half a grapefruit, you can do it ...

Our list includes the chef-approved kitchen torch used in restaurant kitchens. Food & Wine / Kristin Kempa There are some essential kitchen tools you need, and then there are some tools that are just ...

When you want to add that artisan flair to your food, many individuals turn to a cooking torch. The right model can put the finishing touches on a sous vide dish and caramelize a crème brûlée. However ...

Using a blowtorch in your cooking can add that extra bit of pizazz that your dish may be lacking. Turn your courses from average, soft and creamy to well-executed, golden and crisp to impress your ...

Time to replace those old and tired kitchen tools. Neala Broderick is a Brooklyn-based food writer exploring the stories behind what we eat and why. She began working in restaurants at 14 and has ...

Using a culinary torch may seem intimidating, and to some, may even seem like an unnecessary purchase. Since most people only associate its use with the preparation of crème brûlée, owning a culinary ...

There comes a stage in every home cook’s culinary journey when they start to decide which specialty tools and appliances they feel are worth it. You’ve already purchased a trustworthy chef’s knife and ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Using a blowtorch in your cooking can add that extra bit of ...