While your friends are financing their "smart" kitchens, you could be mastering the same techniques that help professional ...

Shouting “corner!” when you’re making microwave popcorn isn’t helpful, but there are some protocols and tricks from commercial kitchens you can—and should—adopt at home. Jeff Somers is a freelancer ...

Despite what you see in foodie magazines and on TV these days, as a professional chef I know that you really only need to master a few basic techniques—roasting, broiling, braising, sauteing, and ...

Ever wonder why restaurant food tastes different from what you make at home? It isn't just about better ingredients or fancy equipment. Professional chefs have developed countless techniques that ...

Starting any cooking project can feel overwhelming with so many moving parts -- choosing the right ingredients, mastering prep techniques and executing. Even experienced chefs face their share of ...

Carrot tops, potato peels and bones quickly go from your cutting board to the trash bin, but no more. These are just a few ingredients at the center of the zero-waste movement, promising to make meals ...

These techniques add depth and flavor to everyday dishes. French cooking is great because its simple core techniques help turn basic ingredients into rich, flavorful dishes. Mastering methods like ...