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How to Cube Potatoes Evenly for Roasting

Even potato cubes roast more predictably because the pieces reach tenderness and browning at about the same time. The easiest way to get there is not to cut a round...

How to Cube Potatoes Evenly for Roasting

Even potato cubes roast more predictably because the pieces reach tenderness and browning at about the same time. The easiest way to get there is not to cut a round...

What Does a 20° Knife Sharpening Angle Look Lik...

A 20° knife sharpening angle can sound exact, but it is easier to picture once you know what the number describes. It means the blade is held about 20° away...

What Does a 20° Knife Sharpening Angle Look Lik...

A 20° knife sharpening angle can sound exact, but it is easier to picture once you know what the number describes. It means the blade is held about 20° away...

How to Dice an Onion Without Crushing It

A neat onion dice makes everyday cooking easier. Even pieces cook at a similar pace, spread through a dish more evenly, and are simpler to handle than a pile of...

How to Dice an Onion Without Crushing It

A neat onion dice makes everyday cooking easier. Even pieces cook at a similar pace, spread through a dish more evenly, and are simpler to handle than a pile of...

18° vs. 20° Knife Sharpening: Which Is Better f...

If you are choosing between an 18° and 20° sharpening angle, you are choosing between two useful everyday edges. Neither number is automatically better. The right choice depends on what...

18° vs. 20° Knife Sharpening: Which Is Better f...

If you are choosing between an 18° and 20° sharpening angle, you are choosing between two useful everyday edges. Neither number is automatically better. The right choice depends on what...

How to Feel for a Knife Burr While Sharpening

A burr is one of the most useful signs that your sharpening work is reaching the very edge of the blade. If you cannot tell whether a burr has formed,...

How to Feel for a Knife Burr While Sharpening

A burr is one of the most useful signs that your sharpening work is reaching the very edge of the blade. If you cannot tell whether a burr has formed,...

Painted illustration of a whole butternut squash, a halved squash showing its seed cavity, and freshly cut squash chunks on a walnut cutting board

How to Cut Butternut Squash Safely (Without It ...

A step-by-step way to break down a hard, round butternut squash by creating flat surfaces first, so the knife stays in control.

How to Cut Butternut Squash Safely (Without It ...

A step-by-step way to break down a hard, round butternut squash by creating flat surfaces first, so the knife stays in control.