There are few things more delicious than a bowl of freshly made guacamole. And who doesn’t love a bright, handmade summer pesto? You could use a food processor to make these delicious items, but there ...

Nothing beats the taste of homemade guacamole, with fresh cilantro and garlic swirled in bright green avocado. Or the smell of toasting spices, ground from whole and warming in a hot pan. The key to ...

Jonah Reider lives in New York City, where he runs the Pith Supper Club out of his apartment and writes a bi-monthly column for Food & Wine. Through cooking, writing, traveling, and entrepreneurship, ...

This tool can be used to do a variety of things, from smashing avocados for guacamole to grinding spices to making pesto. Here, a chef on why you need one. Our editors independently select these ...

A mortar and pestle is a tried-and-true kitchen tool that’s been around for centuries—and it’s still as useful as ever today. If you’re not familiar, mortar refers to the sturdy bowl where you place ...

Simple in design yet versatile in use, the mortar and pestle is a popular piece of kitchenware that has been in existence for millennia. It allows users to grind, crush and pulverize contents, such as ...

Flavored simply with garlic, this velvety smooth aïoli is a delicious labor of love that will whisk you away to the south of France. In a large, sturdy mortar (preferably marble with a wooden pestle), ...