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- Mistakes Every Chef Makes and How to Avoid Them
Nothing can ruin an evening, or your desire to cook, faster than a mistake in the kitchen. A minimal amount of prior planning and a little know-how can take the anxiety out of the entire process. Here are some of the most common kitchen mistakes and how to avoid them. - Commonly Used Cooking Techniques
It can be so frustrating looking through a cookbook, finding great recipes, then realize you don’t know what half of the terms and techniques are! The following is a list of the most commonly used cooking techniques and what they mean. - Basic Knife Skills
Knives should be sharp, cutting areas should be clear and well lit and holding the knife properly is essential for cutting well and preventing fatigue.