When you continuously boil water, the water vaporizes into steam. The steam then travels to the food above, transferring heat to the food and cooking it.

Steamed eggs are cooked close to boiling water but are not submerged. Instead, they cook in the vapor. And because the process is gentler than boiling, this technique produces a more tender egg ...

Boiling a large quantity of potatoes in water can take over 30 minutes. Instead, steam the potatoes. Only a small amount of water is needed regardless of how many potatoes you're using.

Rich in nutrients and vitamins while being low in fat, broccoli is among the most nutritious foods out there. Here’s how to ...