Cooking

20 kitchen guides, step by step, in three parts.

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In the Kitchen

Set up, store and plan, so cooking feels easy.

Knife Skills BasicsHold, cut and care for a good knife.Open guide → What I Cook WithThe pans, boards and tools I reach for.Open guide → My Pantry StaplesWhat to keep on hand for easy meals.Open guide → Storing and Freezing SafelyKeep food fresh and freeze it well.Open guide → Reading a Recipe and Setting UpRead it through, then set up your bench.Open guide → Batch Cooking and LeftoversCook once, eat twice, waste less.Open guide → Kids in the KitchenEasy jobs for little helpers.Open guide →

Cooking Basics

The everyday dishes and skills, step by step.

Eggs Every WayBoiled, fried, scrambled and more.Open guide → How to Cook the Perfect SteakDoneness, resting and slicing.Open guide → Roast Chicken and CarvingA golden roast, then carve it neatly.Open guide → How to Roast VegetablesCrisp edges and soft middles.Open guide → Broth and Stock Made SimpleSlow-simmered bones, made simple.Open guide → Simple Sauces and DressingsQuick sauces and dressings for any plate.Open guide → Seasoning to TasteSalt, acid and heat, tasted as you go.Open guide → Herbs and Spices PairingWhich herbs and spices go with what.Open guide → Rice, Potatoes and Other StarchesRice, potatoes and other starches, cooked well.Open guide → Fermenting at HomeKraut, kimchi and more, at home.Open guide →

Choosing Food

How to shop for the best you can find.

Choosing the Best You CanSimple ways to pick the best you can.Open guide → How to Choose FishFresh fish, and which kinds to pick.Open guide → Fats and Oils for CookingWhich fats and oils to cook with.Open guide →