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 ...

Chandra Ram led the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing food content and developing recipes. A former restaurant cook and server, she ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Cathy Erway and Marilyn Ong Woks are versatile and made to last, so shopping ...

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 ...

When it comes to versatile cooking, the best woks are game changers in the kitchen. These conical vessels are renowned for being superb for stir frying, but this resourceful pan can do so much more ...