Basic Cooking Skills
20 Basic Cooking Tips Everyone Should Know, According to a Pro Chef

For as long as I can remember, I've always loved cooking. And while I consider myself to be pretty good, I know that getting back to basics will help me establish a solid base from which I can become better and savvier in the kitchen. And who better to learn from than a professional chef? I reached out to Boris Ginet, Parisian chef and owner of fast-casual rotisserie restaurant Risbo, to find out his top 20 basic cooking tips that everyone should master. So, whether you love cooking and experimenting in the kitchen or just rely on fast and easy meals to get by, these essential tips will serve everyone.
1 Roast Evenly Every Time

2 Garnish With Fresh Herbs

3 Hone Your Knife Skills

4 Crowd Control

5 Cut an Onion With Fewer Tears

6 Turn Up the Heat

7 Prep Beforehand

8 Slice Meat Against the Grain

9 Add Salt and Oil to Boiling Pasta Water

10 Pickle Veggies Easily

11 The Perfect Hard-Boiled Egg

12 Cook Rice Perfectly

13 Let Your Meat Sit at Room Temperature Before Cooking It

14 Blend Better

15 Peel Garlic Like a Pro

16 Drizzle Olive Oil Over Everything

17 Take Advantage of Seasonal Produce

18 Don't Be Afraid of Salt

19 Upgrade Your Salad With Homemade Dressing

20 Have Fun
