Making a recipe from scratch can be intimidating if you’re new to cooking, but it doesn’t have to be. The reward of sharing a home cooked meal with friends and family is worth the time and effort, even if it means stepping outside of your comfort zone. Explore the links in this section to find tips and equipment that can help you feel more comfortable in the kitchen!
Skills & Equipment
Cooking Basics: How to Read a Recipe
For Kids: How to Read a Recipe!
Baking Terms: An Online Glossary
Converting Measurements in the Kitchen
How to Measure Wet & Dry Ingredients (video)
FoodLink: Basic Food Preparation (YouTube channel)
5 Cooking Essentials (equipment, video)
Essential Tools for Your First Kitchen (video)
How to Sharpen Dull Knives (video)
Which Pan is Right for You? (video)
How to Cook with Cast Iron (video)
How to Grill Everything (video)
Specific Ingredients
The Ultimate Infographic Guide to Spices
How to Use Herbs and Spices in Cooking
Selecting the Right Cooking Oil (video)
How to Cook Perfect Potatoes (video)
How to Cook Perfect Rice Every Time (video)
Boiling Water for Pasta (video)
How to Cook Perfect Eggs Every Time (video)
How to Cook Perfect Chicken Breast Every Time (video)
How to Get Perfectly Browned Meat (video)
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