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How to Start Cooking: Tips from the Pros

Skip cooking school and learn how to thrive in the kitchen from the experts themselves.

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How to Build a Better Dinner

To be a faster, more creative cook, take a cue from restaurant chefs, J. Kenji López-Alt suggests, and rely on culinary building blocks.

15 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Cooking

“Sometimes I forget that not everyone is walking around with a mental catalog of time-saving, energy-saving, sanity-saving, life-saving, money-saving, surefire, guaranteed foolproof, plan-ahead, stress-free, problem-solving shortcuts, tips and tricks in the kitchen.”

The 9 Most Important Things I Learned in Cooking School

A little prep goes a long way.

The 30-Minute Meal Myth

If you’re finding yourself taking three times as long to make dinner as the recipe says, you’re not alone.

Learn More about How to Start Cooking

Get comfortable in the kitchen with beginner-friendly tips and techniques.

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