Basics

Baked Potato

Baked Potato

A baked potato (jacket potato in the UK) is incredibly easy to make, yet it is a surprisingly versatile dish.

Shrimp Stock

Shrimp Stock

Shrimp stock is perfect for the popular Thai tom yum soup, but it can also be used as a natural flavor booster in any seafood dish.

How to Clean Shrimp

How to Clean Shrimp

Cleaning raw shrimp is an essential step for any recipe that calls for this ingredient. Here’s how to clean shrimp.

Gremolata

Gremolata

Gremolata is a classic seasoning mix from Lombard cuisine, from the area around Milan. It is best known as the indispensable accompaniment to the famous ossobuco.

How to Cook Octopus

How to Cook Octopus

Cooking octopus can be tricky if, for whatever reason, you ever need to prepare and serve a dish made with octopus. Cooking time and tips.

How to Cook Bacon on the Stovetop

How to Cook Bacon on the Stovetop

Frying bacon on the stovetop in a pan is the easiest method of preparing it. Simple steps to always make nice and crisp bacon in a pan.

French Brioche Dough

French Brioche Dough

Brioche is a very rich but amazingly light type of French bread, which exists in different shapes around the globe. This easy recipe only uses 7 ingredients.

How to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

How to Peel Hard-Boiled Eggs

How to peel hard boiled eggs in 5 easy steps. What's the most powerful yet surprising tip to always make perfect hard boiled eggs without cracks.

How to Blow Out an Egg

How to Blow Out an Egg

Blowing out an egg is surprisingly easy, you can involve your little ones in this fun activity. This method works for the first try.

How to Peel an Avocado

How to Peel an Avocado

You can peel an avocado in 4 easy steps. All you need is a kitchen knife and a spoon. Learn how to easily peel an avocado at home.