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Technique

A chef's knife on a chopping board beside half a yellow onion, a pile of diced onion, a garlic clove and chopped parsley, with a linen cloth under the board

GuideTechnique4 min read

Knife Skills for Beginners: Grip, Claw and Four Cuts

How to hold a knife, protect your fingers with the claw and chop onion, garlic and herbs evenly. The basics of knife skills, no chef training needed.

A bowl of creamy spaghetti with charred cabbage, a lemon half and a pepper mill

RecipeWeeknight30 min

Cabbage Alfredo With Crispy Edges

Browned cabbage, lemon and plenty of black pepper cut through this quick, silky Alfredo sauce.

Three cottage cheese taco shells filled with scrambled egg, avocado and chives

RecipeWeeknight35 min

Cottage Cheese Breakfast Tacos

These oven-baked cottage cheese taco shells turn crisp at the edges and stay flexible enough to hold avocado, eggs, chives and hot sauce.

Golden smashed potatoes with crisp edges beside a small bowl of dipping sauce

RecipeTechnique45 min

Extra-Crisp Air-Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air-fryer smashed potatoes deliver craggy, golden edges without a tray of oil. The secret is steam-drying, a firm smash and enough space.

Spiral-cut cucumber salad glossy with a sesame, soy and chilli dressing

RecipeWeeknight20 min

Crunchy Spiral Cucumber Salad

This spiral cucumber salad holds a sesame, soy and chilli dressing in every cut. Salt briefly, squeeze gently and dress just before serving.

GuideTechnique2 min read

Will That Viral Recipe Work? Check These Five Things

Use five quick checks to spot a reliable social-media recipe before you buy the ingredients: ratios, heat, timing, texture and a trustworthy source.

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