Steaming is one of the simplest yet most demanding cooking techniques. It is simple because you place food over a simmering or boiling pot of water and let the vapors work their magic. It is demanding ...

In this era of programmable, appliance-specific cooking, it’s easy to overlook one of the most reliable, widely used ways to render food properly: With steam. It is that simple: If you can boil water, ...

Steaming is one of the healthiest ways to prepare certain foods. Vegetables retain their nutrients and stay crisp-tender, and chicken and fish cook without the addition of oil, which saves calories.