French cooking is known for its elegance and precision, but it's built on simple, foundational techniques that any home cook ...

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 ...

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. You can reduce that chaos by ...

Professional kitchens run on one sacred principle that home cooks often ignore: mise en place, which means "everything in its place" and refers to all of the pre-cooking work. It includes gathering ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Jennifer Allen | Associated Press Carrot tops, potato peels and bones quickly go from your cutting board to the trash bin, but no more. These are just a few ...