• Don't crowd the pan, no matter what you're pan-frying. Instead, get a bigger pan or fry in batches.
• Always season liberally. Adding a little more salt will make a world of difference in your food.
• Season everything. Don't ass...

• A sharp knife is a safe knife. Dull knives are more prone to slipping and causing accidents.
• When you know how to use a knife, you'll save a lot of effort and reduce injuries.
• 'A falling knife has no handle.' Don't try to cat...

Cooking with softened butter will yield an entirely different result than cooking with melted butter.

You'll get a much more flavourful and crispy result when you butter your bread with softened butter instead of melting the butter in the pan. It is because the fat solids emulsified in the ...

A good sauce can save almost anything.

Learn to cook at least three quick sauces from memory. A red wine sauce can turn a dried out piece of meat into a great meal - a cup of wine, butter, onions, salt and pepper. A quick marinara can taste as good as sauces you eat at rest...

If you have a rich flavour (creamy or buttery), you'll likely need a hit of acid such as vinegar or lemon juice to balance things out properly. Salt can also make the flavours of sweet things pleasantly intense.