"multi-tier rack" news and stories

Once you start cooking multiple dishes, space always becomes an issue. Unless you're lucky enough to have a gargantuan kitchen, there never seems to be enough counter space, appropriately sized burners, or room in the oven. Now at least, the latter is getting some solid help -- and it's not in the form of toaster ovens!

The Kitchn has blogged about a new gadget available at Sur La Table -- the $22 Multi-Tier Oven Rack that you see above. Of course, this is perfect for those Thanksgiving rushes when you have a million dishes that all need to be ready at the same time. As The Kitchn points out, it's also good for a space-saving cooling rack. But I'd argue that it's also good for a lot of everyday cooking issues.

Have you ever opted not to make a side because you didn't have space in the oven beyond the main dish? Have you ever had just a few extra cookies that couldn't make the first batch? Have you ever fussed with heating a few different appetizers at the same time? As long as cooking temperatures don't stop you, this rack looks like it's ideal for making the most of your cooking time. And for a collapsable rack that's only $22? That's not bad at all.