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Sometimes terms that are used as both nouns and verbs can get confusing. While this is not a grammar lesson, this edition of Technique Tuesday tackles three more cooking and preparation terms [...]

People who are learning to cook need to become familiar with the different ways to use a knife, and general knife safety tips.

There are few things more heartbreaking than watching your tomato collapse under the pressure of a dull knife. Thankfully, this fate is easily avoided. 

A chef’s knife set is one of the most important tools in the kitchen. Without good knives, it can be a major challenge to execute culinary maneuvers effectively and efficiently when putting [...]

Whether you're pursuing any culinary certificates or simply want to get the most out of your kitchen, try using these tips for keeping your knives in peak condition

Are your knife skills just barely slicing the surface and you want to cut a little deeper? Although anyone who knows basic cooking may have some idea how to chop a fruit or vegetable, knife cuts [...]

The professional chefs you see slicing and dicing on the Food Network certainly didn’t acquire those skills overnight. Knives are just as important in cooking as the ingredients that [...]

By: Patti Cook, BA, MS, Ed.D, Culinary Grad, B&P Student (Photo Credit) When people find out I’m a health-conscious chef and in culinary school, they often ask me for secrets of how they can [...]

There has been a lot of reports about cross-contamination and toxins in melons, but in the end it comes down to the proper preparation and correct way of cutting the melon. In this video, [...]