There is a reason why serrated knives are the best for slicing bread. The serrated edges are perfect for slicing through firm crusts and thus do not force you to press down, crushing the softer bread ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

One of the first things a student learns in culinary school is how to make classic knife cuts. Cooking times are based on the size of the ingredients after they are cut, and consistent sizes help the ...

What are the different knife cuts? If you’re looking to up your at-home cooking game, mastering some basic knife cuts is a good place to start. Chefs use a variety of different cuts for different ...

Like storytelling, cooking skills are often passed down from family. You mosey into the kitchen as a kid and watch your parents cut, stir, cook, and bake a few times a day, and that’s how you do it ...