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A woman holding a chef's knife leaning over a counter and cutting board to demonstrate proper cutting technique.

Aug 10, 2019

How to Cut With a Chef’s Knife

The chef's knife is a kitchen superhero you can use to slice, dice and chop your way to healthy meals. Watch and learn simple cutting techniques. 

Close up of hands holding an unpeeled orange and a cup of peeled orange slices

Jul 18, 2019

Tips for Cutting Grapefruit and Oranges

Oranges are an easy snacktime staple, but it's not always easy to get past the peel to the juicy goodness inside. A few cutting techniques can make snacking on citrus less of a mess! 

Close up of a hand holding a chef's knife and cutting a carrot

Jul 18, 2019

How to Properly Dice Fruits and Vegetables

We'll show you the easiest ways to achieve different sized cuts that you'll need for most recipes. 

Close up of hand holding a knife and cutting a yellow onion

Jul 18, 2019

How to Cut Onions Without Crying

The only crying you should be doing are tears of joy, as we'll share the secret to cutting onions without tearing up! 

Male hands chopped red onion with a chef's knife on wooden table close up

Jul 12, 2019

Five Essential Knives for Every Kitchen

You only need a few knives in the drawer to be a great cook. Homegrown cuts to the chase and shares the five essential knives for every kitchen! 

Seared salmon in a skillet

May 22, 2019

How to Cook Seared Salmon

Cooking fish may seem intimidating, but it's easier than you think to whip up a quick, healthy salmon dish. 

Young boy helping his father wash carrots under running water in kitchen sink

Apr 10, 2019

The Safest Way to Wash Produce

Food safety doesn’t stop at the store. Find out why it's so important to wash your fresh produce at home, and how to do it well. 

Thanksgiving meal displayed on table, including cooked turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes.

Nov 15, 2018

How to Safely Prepare a Turkey

Safety first! It's important to prep, cook and store turkey the right way, so it's a good thing we're sharing tips from the experts to help keep you and your family safe in the kitchen and at the dinner table.