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 ...

Our top pick is the Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Butane Torch. Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik Our favorite butane torch is the Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Butane Torch. It's no-frills, but a solid pick and has plenty ...

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 ...

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 ...

Basic creme brulee, whose roots can be traced to 17th-century England, has just four ingredients: heavy cream, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Sounds simple enough. Until you get to the part about the ...

Not every home cook has a kitchen torch on hand, and it’s high time to change that. Cooking with a torch is a total game-changer for a huge variety of dishes. Of course, most commonly, a kitchen torch ...

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 ...

With that in mind, skip the kitchen supply store and avoid spending an exorbitant amount for a professional-grade torch. Most of us are looking to experiment with one at home –– and maybe bolster our ...