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Cooking 101

20 Helpful Cooking Tips

Walnut Oil 101
Can Walnut Oil be substituted for olive oil?
Published: December 2015
Egg Whites 101
Whipping egg whites is a core technique for the seasoned baker, as well as one of the miracles of baking. Our recipe for Angel Food Cake illustrates some of the…
Published: June 2012
Braising 101
Think you know everything about braising? Read this to make sure.
Published: October 2011
Short Ribs 101
What are short ribs?
Published: October 2011
Lemon Oil 101
What exactly is lemon oil? The package instructions say to use it in place of lemon zest.
Published: October 2011
Salt Pork 101
What, exactly, is salt pork?
Published: February 2010
Baking Spices 101
Everything you need to know about the most common spices used in baking.
Published: December 2009
Dried Mushrooms 101
Be sure to look for large, thick pieces of mushroom—and don’t forget to smell the bag.
Published: October 2008
Egg Whites 101
What does a soft or a stiff peak look like? How will I know if I’ve over-whipped my egg whites?
Published: August 2008
Grains 101
Are cornmeal, polenta, and grits all the same thing?
Published: February 2008
Parmesan Cheese 101
The best way to choose, store, and grate Parmesan cheese.
Published: October 2006
Grilling Vegetables 101
Grilling is the best way to cook many summer vegetables. Here's a list of vegetables we like to grill, with preparation information and timing.
Published: August 2006
Steaks 101
Steaks 101
Few foods are as enticing as a perfectly cooked steak. In this guide we include our all-time favorite steak recipes, as well as the cooking techniques you’ll ne…
Published: August 2017
Pork Chops 101
Pork Chops 101
We love the versatility of pork chops, and that’s why we’ve developed dozens of pork chops recipes—from pan-fried to sautéed pork chops, and from slow-cooked to…
Published: August 2017
Cookie Decorating 101
There are hundreds of great ways to decorate holiday cookies—that's the fun part! Luckily, most of them are based on just a few simple decorating techniques. Th…
Published: October 2011
Holiday Cookies 101
Holiday Cookies 101
The holiday season isn't complete without fresh-baked cookies. Whether you are looking to create easy-to-decorate family favorites, or want to bake gifts for fr…
Published: August 2017
Holiday Vegetables 101
Holiday Vegetables 101
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the right side dishes. But what’s the secret to the perfect green bean casserole? And is there a way to make a memorable cra…
Published: August 2017
Holiday Pies 101
Holiday Pies 101
Making a pie is a lot of work, so it’s especially disappointing when the crust is tough rather than flaky. And a filling that doesn’t set up or turns out too st…
Published: August 2017
Fried Chicken 101
Fried Chicken 101
You don’t have to be a Southern grandmother to know how to fry a chicken. Start with our core techniques for making fried chicken, and you can make a wide range…
Published: August 2017
Chocolate Cake 101
Chocolate Cake 101
What makes a great chocolate cake recipe? Start with good ingredients (yes, that means a lot of chocolate), add the right equipment, and understand core techniq…
Published: August 2017