Basic Cooking Tips

Homemade Bread Crumbs

Learn how to make your own bread crumbs to create even tastier recipes.

How to Make Croutons

Making your own croutons is easy and a great use for stale bread.

How to Zest a Lemon

Learn what zest is and how to painlessly remove it from citrus fruits.

Types of Onions

Learn about the different varieties of onions, including how to select and store this very important and ever so common ingredient.

Cabbage Types

Learn about the different kinds of cabbage used in French cooking, plus some tips for storing and handling this vegetable.

Cooking Chestnuts

Learn how to roast chestnuts over an open fire, but also in an oven.

Cooking Spinach

Preparing and cooking fresh spinach is worth the little extra effort. Cooking it takes just a few minutes.