Cooking Basics

Sharpen your culinary skills with these helpful how-to videos.

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How to Roast

This technique is a great way to prepare anything from root vegetables to cuts of meat.

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How to Cut up an Onion

Learn how to chop this recipe staple quickly and safely.

Read our how-to about cutting an onion, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Poach

Prepare delicate ingredients like fruit and fish with this simple technique that's also healthy and delicious.

Read our how-to about poaching, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Make a Simple Sauce

Pump up the flavor of your favorite foods with an easy-to-make sauce.

Read our how-to about making a sauce, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Cut Up a Chicken

Simple tips and tasty recipes that make delicious use of a whole chicken.

Read our how-to about marinating, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Marinate

Add a flavor-packed punch to your favorite foods by soaking them in seasoned liquid.

Read our how-to about marinating, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Sauté

High-flavor, low-fat tips for cooking veggies, seafood, and poultry in a snap.

Read our how-to about saut?ing, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How to Bread and Batter

Learn how to get the crispy texture kids love through baking and avoid all the fat of frying.

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Read our how-to about breading and battering, and try recipes that use these techniques.

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How To Stir-Fry

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How to Can Foods at Home

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How to Season

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