Cooking Techniques

Brush up on various cooking techniques—and when to use them—right here. Our how-to guides to cooking techniques will make you a pro at many kitchen skills. Start with how to roast meat, a simple technique that can make a big difference. We show you how to get the best results every time with our step-by-step guide to roasting meat and poultry. A roasted turkey is a holiday tradition; our calculator helps you determine the time your bird needs to be in the oven. Roasting brings out amazing, sweet flavors in vegetables and garlic, too. Use our guides to roast these to perfection. Steaming, broiling, pan-searing, and stir-frying are more cooking techniques we cover in this collection. With our advice, you can master each method and apply it to any recipe you cook at home. Eggs are a staple in everyone's diet, but they're often overcooked. Use our step-by-step advice to cook eggs expertly by poaching, scrambling, baking, boiling, and more. Once you get these cooking techniques down, you'll be able to handle any kitchen adventure.

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How to Wrap a Sandwich for a Picture-Perfect Picnic

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Jennifer Garner’s Trick for Softening Butter Is Absolutely Genius

Jennifer Garner’s Trick for Softening Butter Is Absolutely Genius

This hack is about to seriously improve your baking game.
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How to Make a Candied Hazelnut Cake Topper

How to Make a Candied Hazelnut Cake Topper

Pastry chef Zoe Francois shares her technique for making this showstopping cake topper of candied hazelnuts. While it takes a little focus, these impressively tall cake decorations add dimension to any dessert table. We used them to top her Triple-Layer Hazelnut Spice Cake, but you can put them on any other dessert recipe.
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How to Make Aquafaba Meringue

How to Make Aquafaba Meringue

Maximize your canned chickpeas by using the leftover liquid to make an easy chickpea meringue frosting. Aquafaba can be used as a replacement for egg whites in many different dishes, making this the perfect vegan meringue recipe.
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How to Use a Slow Cooker Like a Professional Chef

How to Use a Slow Cooker Like a Professional Chef

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The One Trick You Need to Know for Slicing Flank Steak

How to Cut Flank Steak So It's Tender Every Single Time

Have you been slicing your meat wrong this whole time?
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How to Use Every Part of Scallions and Green Onions

How to Use Every Part of Scallions and Green Onions

Not sure whether to use the white root or the green leaves of scallions and green onions? We have the answer!
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Thickening Soups

Thickening Soups

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How to Poach Eggs to Get the Perfect Runny Yolk

How to Poach Eggs to Get the Perfect Runny Yolk

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9 Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen

9 Ways to Go Green in the Kitchen

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How to Speed Up Softening Cream Cheese

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Why Meringue Pies Weep

Why Meringue Pies Weep

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9 Chef-Proven Shortcuts Guaranteed to Change the Way You Cook

9 Chef-Proven Shortcuts Guaranteed to Change the Way You Cook

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Carving a Roasted Bird

Carving a Roasted Bird

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How to Roast Garlic

How to Roast Garlic

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How to Fry Foods

How to Fry Foods

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Simmering Basics

Simmering Basics

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Roasting Garlic

Roasting Garlic

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Steaming Basics

Steaming Basics

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Pan-Searing for Speed & Flavor

Pan-Searing for Speed & Flavor

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Skillet Cooking Meat

Skillet Cooking Meat

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Step-by-Step Egg Cooking Techniques

Step-by-Step Egg Cooking Techniques

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How to Toast Nuts

How to Toast Nuts

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Crispy Deep-Fat Frying

Crispy Deep-Fat Frying

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Broiling Meat

Broiling Meat

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Roasting Sweet Peppers

Roasting Sweet Peppers

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One-Pack Meals

One-Pack Meals

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What is Demi-Glace?

What is Demi-Glace?

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Crockery Cookers

Crockery Cookers

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Cook like a Pro with Ease

Cook like a Pro with Ease

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How to Handle Hot Peppers and Chiles Safely

How to Handle Hot Peppers and Chiles Safely

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Trim & Peel Asparagus

Trim & Peel Asparagus

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How to Fold a Burrito

How to Fold a Burrito

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Fun with Fondue

Fun with Fondue

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How to Cook Dried Beans: 3 Simple Steps to Make Your Favorite Recipes

How to Cook Dried Beans: 3 Simple Steps to Make Your Favorite Recipes

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Pancetta and Prosciutto

Pancetta and Prosciutto

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