Kitchen Gear

Yes, you can make meatloaf in a slow cooker as long as you shape it well and cook it to a safe internal temperature.

Yes, you can make rice in a slow cooker when you match the water ratio, setting, and time to your rice type and let the grains rest before serving.

Yes, you can cook rice in a microwave as long as you use a microwave-safe dish, the right water ratio, and give the rice time to stand.

Yes, you can make ramen in the microwave as long as you use a microwave-safe container, enough water, and short, controlled cooking bursts.

Yes, you can make pasta in the microwave if you use plenty of water, a microwave-safe dish, and stir often for even, non-mushy results.

Yes, you can make light, tender pancakes without milk by swapping in water or plant-based liquids and keeping the batter’s fat and liquid in balance.

Yes, you can make pancakes without eggs by using simple swaps like mashed banana, yogurt, flaxseed, chia, or commercial replacers in the batter.

Yes, you can make pancakes without baking powder by swapping in baking soda with an acid, self-rising flour, whipped egg whites, or bubbly liquids.

Yes, you can make pancakes with waffle mix by thinning the batter, easing up on fat, and cooking on a medium pan for soft, tender cakes.

Yes, you can make pancakes with flour by combining it with liquid, egg, fat, leavening, and salt to get a smooth, pourable batter.