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Learn to salt water properly.

One of those cooking basics that's tough to nail if you're unsure is adding the correct amount of salt to boiling water for pasta. Make this the year that you finally use the right amount every time — which is probably a lot more than you're using.

Get the tip: salt to water ratio

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