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Every home cook starts out learning the basics in the kitchen. Here we'll help you gain knowledge in the kitchen whether it's honing your knife skills or how to cook basic ingredients. By following our cooking guides, you'll learn the best way to crack an egg, food storage, and more.

oven cooked steak in cast iron skillet
What Not to Cook in Cast Iron, A Top Chef Winner Weighs In
leeks on a cutting board
What Are Leeks? Get the Dirt About What Makes These Onion Relatives So Special
homemade cottage cheese
How to Make Cottage Cheese at Home the Quick and Easy Way
45 mins
rinsing grapes
How to Wash Grapes the Right Way, According to Our Test Kitchen
Sausage-Stuffed Delicata Squash
Can You Eat Squash Skin? Our Test Kitchen Shares the Best and Worst Types to Eat
Classic Giblet Stuffing
Can You Freeze Stuffing? A Complete Guide
frozen celery
Can You Freeze Celery?
toasted grilled cheese sandwich
Is Butter the Best Option for a Golden Grilled Cheese? Our Test Kitchen Sounds Off
pile of shredded cheese
Should You Wash Shredded Cheese for Better Melting? Our Test Kitchen Has Answers
horseradish root and prepared horseradish
What Is Horseradish—And How Do You Use It?
slicing oranges on cutting board
How to Cut an Orange 4 Ways (Plus How to Store Them Before and After You Do)
cut butternut squash
How to Cut Butternut Squash (Without Injuring Yourself)
onions and shallots on table
What Is the Difference Between an Onion and a Shallot, And Can You Substitute Them?
can of crushed tomatoes
6 Crushed Tomatoes Substitutes We Swear By (Plus 1 to Never Use)
woman peeling garlic cloves
How to Get the Smell of Garlic Off Hands, According to Chefs
Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen
Southwestern Tri-Tip Roast
3 Ways to Cook a Tri-Tip Roast for Tender, Flavorful Meat
person shredding cooked chicken breasts with forks on cutting board
How to Boil Chicken Breasts: Our No-Fail Method for Juicy Chicken
frozen turkey in the refrigerator
How to Thaw a Turkey in Time for the Feast
sliced brisket on cutting board
How to Cook Brisket 4 Ways for Flavorful Meat Every Time
sliced seared tuna on plate with greens
How to Cook Tuna Steak for a Fast Gourmet-Style Dinner
Thicken Sauce with Flour
How to Use Flour or Cornstarch to Thicken Sauce, Gravy, and Soup
Chile-Lime Tilapia with Corn Sauté
How to Tell If Fish Is Cooked, Including Two Sure Signs It’s Done
cooked carrots on white plate
How to Cook Carrots to Tender, Non-Mushy Perfection
roast beef tenderloin
The Best Beef Tenderloin Temperature for Perfectly Cooked Meat
Grilled Okra and Tomatoes
How to Cook Okra—4 Methods That Show How Delicious It Is
baked chicken legs and quarters on turquoise plate with lemon and brussels sprouts
How to Bake Chicken Quarters for Juicy and Delicious Recipes
Open-Face Crispy-Fish Sandwiches
How to Fry Fish 3 Ways That Taste as Good as a Restaurant Meal
Classic Homemade French Toast Topped with Butter and Syrup
For the Best French Toast, Should You Toast the Bread First?
measuring cups and spoons
Finally: A Liquid Measurement Conversion Chart for Any Recipe
seared scallops on a plated
3 Ways of Cooking Scallops from the Frozen Section or Fresh Catch
Quiche Lorraine
How to Make Quiche When You Need an Epic Breakfast
whipped egg whites in glass bowl with hand mixer
Learn the Best Way and How Long to Beat Egg Whites for Stiff Peaks
persimmons in a bowl
Here's How to Prep and Cook Fresh Persimmon Fruit
All-American Chili
How to Thicken Chili 7 Ways (And Prevent Thin Chili)
sautéing
26 Cooking Techniques to Master So You Can Ace Every Recipe
Chicken Noodle Soup
How to Make Broth for Delicious Homemade Soups and More
cooked sweet potatoes in a bowl
Can You Boil Sweet Potatoes for Recipes? Yes—Here's How
sheet pan with cookies and pie crust on wax paper
Waxed Paper vs. Parchment Paper: What You Need to Know
Lobster Tails with Chive Butter
How to Make Clarified Butter for Crab Legs and Lobster
The Best Meatloaf on white plate
How to Make Meat Loaf Moist and Tender Every Time
Steamed Crab Legs with Butter Dipping Sauce and Lemons
The Best Way to Cook Crab Legs for a Special Weeknight Dinner
Delicata Squash
How to Cook Delicata Squash Using Our Test Kitchen's Best Methods
Butternut Squash with Maple and Bourbon
How to Microwave Butternut Squash or Cook it in the Oven
washing broccoli in colander
How to Clean Broccoli 3 Easy Ways and How to Keep It Fresh Longer
Spicy Green Beans with Herb Salad
How to Cook Green Beans 9 Ways to Satisfy the Pickiest Eaters
Bread crumbs and cracker crumbs
How to Make Bread Crumbs at Home (Plus 10 Ways to Use Them)
Whisked heavy cream reaching soft peaks in a ceramic bowl.
What Is Heavy Whipping Cream? Substitutes, Recipes, and Storage
Bacon frying pan
How to Cook Bacon Perfectly 4 Ways and What Method Never to Use
watermelon
How to Cut Watermelon Slices 4 Ways to Savor This Summer Favorite
instant pot with macaroni and cheese inside
7 Common Instant Pot Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them)
Sliced and whole kiwis on wooden cutting board, knife aside.
How to Peel a Kiwi—And the 4 Best Ways to Slice It
microwaved scrambled eggs
Can You Microwave Eggs? You Sure Can—Here's How
Cauliflower Steaks with Hazelnuts & Browned Butter
18 Recipes That Showcase the Nutty Flavor of Brown Butter
hand rinsing egg under water
Should You Wash Eggs Before Using Them? Get the Final Answer From the Experts
Round wooden cutting board with blue towel underneath
Why You Should Always Put a Damp Towel Under Your Cutting Board
cooked filet mignon steaks on blue plate
How to Cook Filet Mignon for a Gourmet Meal at Home
Honey-Zucchini Bread
How to Cut Zucchini 5 Different Ways
washing lettuce in colander
How to Wash Lettuce With and Without a Salad Spinner
bowl of pitted cherries
How to Pit Cherries 8 Ways (Even if You Don’t Have a Cherry Pitter)
Windowsill herbs
How to Cook with Fresh Herbs and Store Them for Maximum Flavor
person cutting cooked flank steak with kitchen knife
How to Cut Flank Steak So It’s Tender Every Single Time
Brown Sugar Basics
How Many Cups in a Pound of Sugar? What You Need to Know