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Good cooking techniques increase efficiency in the kitchen, help to better prepare food, and enable a wider range of dishes that can be made. This guide will introduce you to basic knife skills, different cookware, and several cooking methods.
A kitchen knife, also known as a chef's knife, is one of the most important and versatile tools in the kitchen. A typical kitchen knife is 8 or 10 inches long with a full Read More
How to properly hold a chef knife and different hand positions and movements; tips, tricks and more in this free online cooking video that will teach you about chef knives Read More
Braising is a cooking technique that allows you to slowly cook cuts of meat as well as vegetables in liquid. In its purest form, braising is the equivalent of slow cooker Read More
Whether you have a gas or charcoal outdoor grill, there are a few basic things to know to ensure delicious and successful results. Meat, poultry, fish and shellfish, Read More
There are still backyard chefs out there who say nothing can do as good a job of grilling as their old charcoal grill. However, those are probably the same folks who Read More
Some people consider barbecue grilling an art form. Competitors work all year to develop the best tasting sauces and marinades or to cook the best tasting meat for contests Read More
Frying pans were originally designed without a lid. The sides are slightly flared outwards rather than straight. Different kinds of frying pans exist today, though the Read More
Stir frying is a popular cooking technique. Originally associated with Asian cuisine, this style of cooking is now used by cooks around the world to prepare quick, Read More
Stir-frying is an Asian technique for cooking meat and vegetables quickly, so that they retain texture and flavor. Stir-frying typically involves a quick sauté over high Read More
Deep frying is one of the best ways to lock in flavor. Deep frying cooks the outer layer quickly, browning it and trapping in the internal flavors. As the food cooks, the Read More
Many people think of roasting pans only at Thanksgiving when they have to roast the turkey for the holiday, but a roasting pan can be a useful addition to your cookware if Read More
Al dente is a Italian term for pasta meaning that is is fully cooked, but not overly soft. An Italian phrase for "to the tooth," it comes from testing pasta's consistency Read More
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