35 Culinary Skills to Master in 2018

The humble beet gets a major flavor upgrade when you roast it in the oven.

Brown butter makes pretty much everything taste better.

Skip the soggy salads and spills in your work bag by mastering the art of packing it in a mason jar.

Don't bother buying a pricey tub of clarified butter at the store; with a little patience it can be made at home, saving you money.

The most buttery, flaky pie crusts are homemade! If you don't have a food processor, simply use a pastry cutter to help chop the butter into the flour.

Thorny artichokes might look intimidating, but they're a breeze to prep once you know the steps.

Few things are more frustrating than mangling your baking project because it stuck to the pan; here's how to make a cake pan virtually nonstick.

Put down the vegetable peeler; it'll mar a tomato's delicate flesh. Use these steps instead.

Dirty, gritty leeks are just plain gross; don't forget to take these steps to clean them.

If rolling up sweet and sticky cinnamon rolls seems like a challenge, get step-by-step instructions for doing it at home.

Skip the store-bought jar of pepper; roasting them at home is an easy task to take on and offers major flavor rewards.

For an unexpected take on a green salad, make its base ribboned asparagus.

No idea how spaghetti squash transforms from imposing gourd to ribbony strands? We'll show you how.

If you've ever tried to eat a sandwich while driving, then you know it can be a messy business. This travel-ready sandwich is designed to be eaten with one hand, and its contents are guaranteed to stay tucked in the bread as you eat it.

Shelling fava beans isn't too complicated, but what people often overlook are the actual beans, which have a milky shell that needs to be removed, too.

Whether your filling of choice is artichokes, mushrooms, or just plain cheese, making your own raviolis will wow guests but is surprisingly simple to prepare.