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Dry-Heat Cooking Methods Explained
The application of dry heat can dramatically alter your dishes by introducing new flavors and textures. There are four main ways to employ dry heat: Searing, Sa…
Wet-Heat Cooking Methods Explained
Understanding the basics of cooking is essential to any home cook. Wet-heat cooking, including methods such as braising, stewing, poaching, and simmering, provi…
Oil Smoke Points and Why They Matter
There are many factors in choosing the right oil to cook with at home. One very important one is knowing the smoke point of the oil you choose. Knowing what the…
Mise en Place
At its core, the idea of mise-en-place ("everything in its place") transforms the kitchen experience through enhanced organizational and forward-thinking practi…
How to Read a Recipe Like a Pro
Read this first the language of recipes is a roadmap to creating delicious meals. Following recipes to the letter will allow you to interpret the unique termino…
Salt 101
This article covers four major categories of salt including Kosher Salt, sea salt, table salt and flake salt. Each category will cover what that category of sal…
The Maillard Reaction Explained
Cooking is an incredible way to take raw ingredients and create something nourishing, appetizing, and memorable. Heat transforms ingredients, offering us many o…
Cast Iron vs. Stainless Steel vs. Nonstick
Using the correct pan for your job will help make the difference between success and failure in cooking. Each style of pan (cast iron, stainless steel, and non-…
How to Choose the Right Chef's Knife
In today's busy home kitchen environment, the chef's knife is probably the most essential utensil for creating the dishes we enjoy. Having a good chef's knife h…
Knife Skills 101
As cooks, whether casual weeknighters or passionate home chefs, we can benefit greatly from learning and applying just a few basic knife cuts. Many of us may be…
Common Kitchen Mistakes And Solutions
We all make mistakes while we cook. What sets apart a frustrated newbie from a confident seasoned pro is knowing which mistakes happen quickly and fixing them. …
Which Small Kitchen Appliances Are Worth It?
Kitchen counters are among the most precious and limited spaces available to home cooks and thus the small appliance industry has been trying to sell us space o…