check that to rest everything from steaks and pork chops to whole chicken and roasts.

I do hate to see someone automatically doll the food up without tasting it first, though.

You might be surprised to learn its perfectly seasoned as-is!

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Whats the difference between good fat and bad fat?

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If you just add it at the end, though, your food will taste salty.

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Instead, salt as you go, building layers of flavor that will make your food really stand out.

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Stop ignoring the details

A chef considers all the details when composing a plate.

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If youre not thinking about things like color and texture, your dish may turn out lacking.

Dont forget about garnish, either; topping the dish with chopped herbs adds a splash of color.

Veggies give you a visual cue when theyre done by turning an extra-vibrant color.

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Resist the urge to overcook them; theres nothing fantastic about a soggy vegetable.

The same rule is true of braising, sauteeing and simmering.

Take your time and work on your slices and dices.

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Youll acquire pro knife skills in no time!

Or, you canuse a chopping tooluntil youve built up your confidence.

Stop leaving flavor behind

Grandma knew the secret to making the best gravywas in the deglazing!

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Eating seasonally creates the perfect opportunity to learn how to cook winter vegetables!

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15 Things You Aren’t Making With Grapes (But Totally Should Be!)

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18 Things That Will Make Your Chili SO Much Better

10 Tricks That Cut the Fat in Your Food

10 Tricks That Cut the Fat in Your Food

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44 Kitchen Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Now

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32 Meal Planning Tips That Will Make Your Life Easier

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15 Food Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes

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20 Products That Will Make You Want to Wash Dishes (Really!)

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25 Brilliant Kitchen Shortcuts You’ll Wish You Knew Sooner

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14 Foods You Could Be Eating Wrong

8 Kitchen Items You Can Get Rid of

8 Kitchen Items You Can Get Rid of

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16 Food Questions You Never Thought to Ask

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10 Secrets a Food Critic Won’t Tell You

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10 Baking Steps You Shouldn’t Skip

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17 Things Everyone Forgets to Clean—But Shouldn’t

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