How to cook collection - how to cook rice, pasta, chicken, and more guides

Become a better cook—or build on your cooking know-how with our expert cooking guides. Learn how to prepare rice, spaghetti, noodles, chicken, and other food staples with our helpful videos and how-to guides. When you're ready, you can level up beyond boiling water and learn new tips and techniques for better meals.

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6 Foods You Should Never Cook in Carbon Steel
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How to Hold Chopsticks the Right Way, According to Culinary Experts
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How to Use a Pizza Stone to Make Restaurant-Quality Pies at Home
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How to Eat a Pomegranate, Plus Tips on How to Cut It Open
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How to Use a French Press to Make Delicious Coffee at Home
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Salted vs. Unsalted Butter: What to Use When
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Pan Fried vs. Deep Fried: Which Technique to Use When
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These Are the Best Cookbooks of 2024 (So Far)
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Chopped vs. Diced: What’s the Difference Between These Techniques?
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5 Things You Shouldn’t Cook in a Wok
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How to Use a Can Opener the Right Way
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5 Things You Shouldn't Cook in a Toaster Oven
Avocado on brown cream background. Pattern.
How to Remove an Avocado Pit in 4 Easy Steps
Homemade Zucchini Fries
How to Make Zucchini Fries in 6 Easy Steps
Delicious Thai mango sticky rice with cut fresh mango fruit in a plate on gray table background.
How to Make Sticky Rice in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Open a Coconut in 6 Easy Steps
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10 Tips for Cooking Corn on the Cob, According to Professional Chefs
Fresh Zoodles with tomato sauce
How to Make Zucchini Noodles in 4 Simple Steps
strawberry smoothie
How to Make a Smoothie That’s Delicious and Nutritious in 5 Simple Steps
iced coffee
How to Make Iced Coffee at Home in 10 Minutes
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How to Cook Steak in a Pan the Fuss-Free Way
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How to Cook Asparagus in the Oven in 5 Easy Steps
Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup on modern cermaic plate
What’s the Best Cheese For Grilled Cheese? Here Are Our 6 Favorites
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How to Cut a Papaya in 4 Easy Steps
Pasta Amatriciana, Italian Food
This Easy Amatriciana Recipe Will Transport You to Italy
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10 Pantry Staples Chefs Can't Live Without
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Here’s the Easiest Vinaigrette Recipe—and 6 Flavorful Variations to Try
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How to Make Oat Milk in 3 Easy Steps
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6 Foods You Shouldn’t Put in a Blender
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How to Make Chicken Paillard in 5 Easy Steps
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How to Make Easy Tuna Tartare in 10 Minutes
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How to Cook Corned Beef For St. Patrick’s Day and Beyond
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How to Cook Chicken Thighs in an Air Fryer in 4 Easy Steps
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How to Make a Marinade For Lamb Chops That Nails It Every Time
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How to Make Hard-Boiled Eggs in 6 Easy Steps
The ingredients for making Spicy Guacamole are avocado, red onion, tomato, chili, lime, cilantro, and garlic
12 Meal Prep Hacks That Will Save You So Much Time This Week
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How to Reheat Pizza in the Oven, Air Fryer, and More
A sliced mango
How to Eat a Mango 8 Different Ways
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What Temperature Should Chicken Be? This Is the Correct Internal Temperature
broccoli on blue
How to Wash Broccoli So It’s Clean and Safe to Eat
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How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker Using 3 Different Methods
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The 7 Best Cheeses for Any Type of Burger
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How to Reheat Mac and Cheese So It Stays Gooey and Delicious
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What Is Lemon Zest, and How Do You Cook With It?
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How Long to Boil Broccoli So It’s Bright and Crisp Every Time
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Aioli vs. Mayo: What’s the Difference Between These Two Condiments?
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What’s the Best Oil For Frying? Here Are Our 3 Favorites
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8 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Kitchen Knives, According to Chefs
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How to Make Milkshakes in 5 Easy Steps
Chicken kebab skewers with onion and spices on wooden board. White background. Top view.
How to Debone Chicken Thighs in 5 Steps
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How To Reheat Steak 3 Ways So It’s Not Tough and Dry
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The 6 Best Potatoes For Potato Salad—From Fingerlings to Russets
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The Best Ways to Reheat Fried Chicken So It Stays Crispy Every Time
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How to Eat Cactus Fruit, Plus Tips on the Best Way to Cut It
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What Is Orzo—and How Do You Cook It?
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Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: What’s the Difference?
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How to Make the Best Over-Easy Eggs in 5 Easy Steps
Ube in a bowl
Ube vs. Taro: What’s the Difference Between These Colorful Foods?
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How Long to Cook Pork Chops in the Oven, on the Grill, and More
Schnitzel on a plate on multicolored background
What Are Chicken Cutlets, Exactly? Plus, How to Make Them From Chicken Breasts
sliced pot roast served with horseradish and potatoes
How to Cook the Perfect Roast in the Oven—and How Long
Broccoli steak in ponzu sauce on a white plate with golden trim against a pink background.
What Is Ponzu Sauce—and How Do You Cook With It?
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Can You Eat Salmon Skin? Here’s What You Need to Know