The culinary torch actually has many uses beyond just crème brûlée. From roasting peppers to charring meat to melting butter, these are creative uses.

An curved arrow pointing right. Jonathan Ross, a sommelier at Eleven Madison Park, is responsible for resurrecting the old world tradition of using heated tongs to open wine. Placing the red hot ...

Carefully lower them into the hot oil using tongs – you will probably be able to cook two doughnuts at a time. Deep-fry for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and crisp. While the ...