Keep Your Knives Sharp

A sharp knife is safer than a dull one. It requires less force and reduces the chance of slipping.

Season Throughout the Cooking Process

Add salt gradually — not just at the end — to build depth of flavor.

Save Pasta Water for Sauce

That starchy water helps thicken sauces and makes them cling to pasta better.

Let Meat Rest After Cooking

Resting allows juices to redistribute — making it juicier and more flavorful.

Baking

Baking is a dry-heat cooking method using the steady heat of an oven to transform raw ingredients into delicious creations. It produces beautiful textures—from crusty breads and fluffy cakes to crisp cookies and pastries. Precise and scientific, baking is both art and technique, and goes beyond sweets to include savory dishes like casseroles and baked pastas.

Grilling

Cooking food over direct, high heat—usually on a grill or barbecue. It creates smoky flavor and charred grill marks. Great for meats, veggies, and seafood.

Roasting

Cooking food in an oven with dry heat, surrounding it on all sides. Perfect for getting caramelized exteriors and tender insides on meats and vegetables.

Steaming

Cooking food with hot steam, without direct contact with water. It’s gentle and keeps food moist, preserving nutrients and natural flavors—ideal for veggies and fish.