Tried-and-True Tips for Beginner Cooks

Tackling mincing, sauteeing and frying for the first time? Get helpful hints from our community of expert cooks on how to get started (13 Photos)

Erica Policow on Nov 18, 2009 at 6:31PM

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Tried-and-True Tips for Beginner Cooks

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“Get a good knife and learn how to keep it sharp. You don't need to spend a fortune on a knife; you can get good restaurant-type knives (like F. Dick or Forschner) at restaurant supply stores that won't cost an arm and a leg. A dull knife can make any (and every) job a chore.”

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