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crispy baked pork spring rolls stacked on a ceramic plate

Crispy Baked Pork Spring Rolls — How to Fill, Seal, and Get the Wrapper Golden

A bamboo steamer basket open on a dark wooden surface, six plump dumplings

How to Steam Food Properly — Vegetables, Fish, Dumplings, and More

Shepherd's Pie Recipe

Classic Shepherd’s Pie Recipe with a Rich Guinness Twist

Culinary Scholarships and Grants

Applying for Culinary School Grants and Scholarships

Artichokes and Kale

Sautéed Baby Kale and Artichokes: A Delicious, Healthy Recipe

A clean, bright kitchen scene with a double boiler setup on a stovetop.

Double Boilers — When You Actually Need One and How to Improvise Without One

Fettuccini Alfredo Salmon Recipe

How to Make Fettuccine Alfredo with Salmon

Questions Culinary Students Ask

How Much Does Culinary School Cost? The Real Numbers and What Drives the Difference

chocolate mousse

Easy Chocolate Mousse Recipe with No Eggs or Cream

Romantic Music For Valentines Day

Romantic Music For Valentines Day

Pan Fried Scallops with Bacon and Grapefruit Recipe

Pan Fried Scallops with Bacon and Grapefruit Recipe

Trussing a Roast

Perfect Presentation: The Secrets to Trussing a Roast

Hospitality Careers for Older Workers

Hospitality Careers for Older Workers

Cheesemonger David Berkowitz

Conversation with a Cheesemonger

Ripe Cookbook

Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables

Professional Cook with Allergies

Becoming a Cook When You Have Food Allergies

Who's Who in a Restaurant Kitchen

Who’s Who In A Professional Kitchen

Career Choices With a Culinary Arts Degree

Career Choices With a Culinary Arts Degree

Top Baking and Pastry Schools

Choosing the Right Culinary Arts School

Benefits of a Fresh Start in the Culinary Industry

Benefits of a Fresh Start in the Culinary Industry

How to Saute Carrots

The Secret to Great Sautéing — Hot Pan, Right Fat, and Why Crowding Ruins It

Nuvola di Pecora Cheese

Nuvola di Pecora Cheese

Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe

Broccoli Almond Soup Recipe

Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe

A Reliable Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe from Scratch

Bolognese Sauce with Penne Pasta

Bolognese Sauce Recipe: Rich, Slow-Cooked Italian Flavor

stirring a few diced vegetables in a saute pan on a gas stove.

Saute Cooking Videos

Deviled Eggs Recipe

Deviled Eggs Recipe

Whole Roasted Chicken

Roast Chicken with Herb Sauce Recipe

Sundried Tomato Sauce Recipe

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce Recipe

Basic Chicken Risotto Recipe

Basic Chicken Risotto Recipe: A Delicious Way to Use Leftovers

The Science of Good Cooking

Pasta cooking at a full boil

Why Boiling Is More Skill Than People Think — And How to Get It Right

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I’ve been cooking seriously since the mid-1980s — self-taught, a lot of trial and error, and genuinely interested in why things work in the kitchen. I started this site in 1997 because I couldn’t find cooking writing that explained the reasoning. Still at it.

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