But in this video, Ramsay offers some helpful advice to the home chef. The host of Masterchef passes on his expertise to help anyone learn five basic cooking techniques.

Leviton is no stranger to basic cooking instruction: He teaches in Boston University’s culinary arts program, and has worked with young chefs right out of school, so he’s aware what novices ...

With the holidays coming, remembering some basic cooking skills is crucial. No need to make complicated foods that no one enjoys; stick with the basics. 1) To make the cranberry sauce, add the ...

Microwaving is one of the easiest ways to cook food, but many people are likely neglecting a small (but crucial) piece of ...

Good food starts with good ingredients and attentive cooking skills. It’s often said that one needs only ingredients, a sharp knife and a flame (or other heat source) to make a meal. But if you ...

Aspiring cooks can mark 2011 as the year the cooking schools came to town. A few months ago, there were only one or two places that offered basic instruction for learning to cook. Since then, two ...