How-To

There was a time that supermarkets sold only one or two types of chicken, but these days your chicken buying options at supermarkets are seemingly unlimited. Should you buy a whole chicken or specific chicken parts such as breasts, legs, wings, or thighs? The whole chicken will be cheaper on a per-pound basis but will require more work in terms of butchering. Is the convenience of pre-cut chicken worth paying more?

The majority of pork, roasts, chops, and ribs sold in supermarkets today have little resemblance to the other white meat we eat back in the day when I was growing up as a child, pork was dry for the most part. New breeding techniques and feeding systems designed to slim down the modern hog have resulted in pork that this about 1/3 less fat than it did 20 years ago.

Gordon Ramsay lobster demonstrates how to prep a lobster at home removing every ounce of lobster meat out of the shell, including the delicious claws, legs, knuckles, and head. The guide goes over how to kill your lobster humanely and safely, how to cook lobster and of course how to deshell.

Learning to cook with fresh herbs has changed the way that I cook as well as I experience the art of cooking, being rather inexpensive, especially if you grow them at home, fresh herbs are a great way to liven up any dish. They really can make an average dish to a much more exciting dish with little effort.

There's nothing more confusing in the supermarket than the meat case. Different cuts of beef are not explained, and labels like "natural," "organic," and "enhanced" are seen all over. But what do these terms actually mean and which beef cuts are best for braising, quick sautéing, or grilling? I will walk you through everything that you need to know about beef and steak cuts.

In this guide, I'll go over some basic home butchering techniques that you'll need to know to prepare your meats for a great home-cooked meal. You'll learn how to perfectly tie, and butterfly primal cut meats into roasts, as well as learn how to trim off the fat and cut meat into cubes to use in stews.

Are you familiar with your table knives? Butter Knife vs. Dinner Knife If you’ve ever found yourself sitting at a set table, there’s a chance you’ve seen a dinner knife and a butter knife as part of the setting. While…

How to Hold A Knife Properly, your favorite chopping position with which you have prepared countless meals without accidents might harm you in the long run. If you cook for hours, there is a possibility that you will subject your…

There is an avalanche of knife designs, each with its unique specialization. Knifemakers are also constantly churning out new designs to fill gaps you might never notice. Their functionalities often crisscross each other, and you will find knives that can…

Assistant chefs hail paring knives as an essential element in the kitchen. They perform almost all the tasks a chefs knife does, but at a closer, more personalized level. The term refers to a broad collection of knives that are…

I had no idea what it was like to be a chef when I decided to go to cooking school; I only knew that I wanted to go. I had so many questions in my head and wanted to know more. It…

If you’re a steak lover, filet mignon is probably one of your favorite cuts of beef. But knowing how to cook it perfectly every time can be challenging with different cooking methods. (Check it out, Pan Seared Cast Iron) In…

Cutting meats is one of your kitchen knives’ most common tasks. While you might assume you can use any kitchen knife for the job, there are specific knives designed for meat-related kitchen tasks. When choosing the right knife for your…

There are various cutting boards for various uses, such as cutting vegetables or raw meat. However, we sometimes forget that a cutting board is another essential cooking tool. Often, we tend to focus on finding the best knife from a…

Making specialty homemade noodles and stuffing them by hand can sound like a difficult process, but making amazing specialty pasta cuts and stuffed Ravioli pasta from scratch is extremely simple. Also using freshly homemade pasta is a complete game-changer in crafting delicious, five-star dishes.