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Learn how to cook with educational guides, preparation techniques, basic recipes, and essential cooking methods on how to cook food. Here you can find all the cooking tips you need to excel in your home kitchen.

Some of the more popular recipe tips include How to Cook Steak and How to make Pho. Reader's favorite articles include Sushi vs. Sashimi, Olive Oil vs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and the different types of rice.

Kabocha Squash (Japanese Squash)

Types of Winter Squash: A Guide to Winter Squash Varieties and Cooking Methods

Turkey Stock

Rolled Oats vs. Quick Oats

Types of Oats

Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: What’s the Difference?

Types of Salt: Himalayan vs. Kosher vs. Sea vs. Regular Salt

Classic Margarita Recipe (How to Make a Margarita)

How to Cut a Mango

Homemade Pizza Dough Recipe

Iced Coffee vs. Cold Brew: What’s the Difference?

How to Cook Steak (Butter Basted Pan-Seared Steak)

Perfect Instant Pot Black Beans – No Soaking Required

15 Types of Beans – And How to Use Them

Shortening vs. Butter: What’s the Difference?

How to Make Pumpkin Puree from Scratch

Yams vs. Sweet Potatoes: What’s the Difference?

Waxy vs. Starchy Potatoes: Which One to Use?

Potato Types: A Guide to Popular Types of Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes vs. Au Gratin Potatoes: What’s the Difference?

Grapeseed Oil vs. Olive Oil: What’s the Difference?

Avocado Oil vs. Olive Oil: What’s the Difference?

Olive Oil vs. Extra Virgin Olive Oil: What’s the Difference?

Tamari vs. Soy Sauce: What’s the Difference?

Canola Oil vs. Vegetable Oil: What’s the Difference?

Refined vs. Unrefined Coconut Oil: What’s the Difference?

How to Cook Instant Pot Butternut Squash (Whole and Cubed)

How to Roast Butternut Squash

All About Butternut Squash: How to Pick, Peel, and Prepare Plus Recipes

Pho Recipe (How to Make Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Quinoa vs. Rice: What’s the Difference?

How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly

Ghee vs. Butter: What’s the Difference?

Sushi Roll vs. Hand Roll: What’s the Difference?

Basmati Rice vs. Jasmine Rice: What’s the Difference?

How to Cook Jasmine Rice

Sushi vs. Sashimi: What’s the Difference?

Different Types of Rice: Varieties and What to Do With Them