Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are some essential kitchen tools you need, and then there are some tools that are just really fun to have on hand. Kitchen ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Maybe we're just indulging our inner pyromaniac, but what amateur chef hasn't debated buying a culinary torch? Also referred to as ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every juvenile troublemaker wants a flamethrower. The luckiest troublemakers grow up and become professionals who get paid to wield massive oxy acetylene torches. The rest of us stick with the butane ...

Q. I recently watched Martha Stewart use a kitchen torch to brown a meringue and creme brulee. Can you give information on where to buy one and how complicated (and dangerous) it is to use? A. A ...

To brown the sugar on top of the rich custard of your crème brûlée, you’ll need a culinary torch that uses propane or butane to create a little flame. This fiery kitchen gadget can also be used for ...

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 ...

Though you might think that using a cooking blowtorch is best reserved for professionals, it's actually a great kitchen tool for home cooks of all levels. I finally invested in one recently and ...