Now That’s A Knife
Knife skills are important in the kitchen. That means you need to learn how to buy, use and care for them.
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Better Eating Starts With Better Shopping
It’s very hard to cook good food if you don’t have good ingredients. And to get good ingredients, you have to be better at shopping for those ingredients.
Two Kinds of Knives Every Kitchen Needs
When choosing a chef’s knife, you want something that’s comfortable in your hand. It should become an extension of you hand and arm.
You Can Master Dried Beans With A Simple Formula
Dried beans are an inexpensive staple. But are they really better than canned beans? Yes, they are. Some people think cooking dried beans are a hassle,...
Pantry Basics: Vinegar
The vinegars you choose for your kitchen will depend on what you like to eat and what kinds of cooking you do. I actually have four kinds of vinegar in my kitchen, although only two of them I use regularly.
The Frozen Pantry
Today we’re exploring that cold environment for items you should always have on hand to make quick, easy, nutritious meals.
Kitchen Basics: Knives
You should have either a wooden knife block or a magnetic strip. The blocks usually come with a knife set. The magnetic strips are great if you have the wall space and no small children around.
How To Choose A Sheet Pan
Baking sheets and cookie sheets, they are all the same thing. When your stocking your first kitchen, it doesn’t matter much how good it is as long as it does what’s needed. But as you grow in kitchen experience, you’ll find you want something a little better.
The Pantry Basics: Salt
If I had to choose just one kind in my kitchen, it would be kosher salt.
Cut Cooking Time In Half With A Few Tips
Taking care of yourself does not have to take a lot of time. A little time, yes. But there are tricks to keeping your cooking and preparation time to as little as you can.
