Martha Stewart on MSN

French Cooking Techniques Chefs Say Every Home Cook Should Master

French cooking is known for its elegance and precision, but it's built on simple, foundational techniques that any home cook ...
Tasting Table on MSN

Why Sushi-Making Is Such A Difficult Cooking Technique To Master

Making sushi can look effortless when done by true professionals, but it's very much harder than it looks. Here's just why ...
Mama Loves to Eat on MSN

The 3 knife cuts every home cook needs to master

Think about the last time you attempted a new recipe. Maybe you got lost somewhere between "julienne the carrots" and "dice the onions," wondering if it really mattered how you chopped your vegetables ...
Los Angeles Times

Can chefs create recipes simple enough for home cooks? 23 food pros met our summer challenge

Here is the challenge we set out for the chefs of some of our favorite restaurants: Come up with a recipe that demonstrates chef skills and creativity but is still simple enough for an average home ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Virtuosos of the kitchen, winners of ‘MasterChef’ to cook live onstage in Virginia Beach

Ours is a world loaded with culinary goodies, from kimchi to bouillabaisse to soppressata to decadent desserts — petits pains au chocolat, anyone! — and delightful dishes such as paella with all of ...