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How To Start Cooking

Get comfortable in the kitchen with beginner-friendly tips and techniques.

Amy Maoz

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There’s nothing better for your health, wallet, or personal sense of accomplishment than learning how to cook. We’ve pulled together the best resources to help you establish confidence in the kitchen, from proper preparation and creative shortcuts to mastering simple but brilliant techniques. Grab your knives (carefully!) and let’s get started.

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How to Start Cooking: Get Prepped

All the basics, from your staple shopping list to ingredient substitution ideas—and everything in between.

How to Start Cooking: Tips from the Pros

Skip cooking school and learn how to thrive in the kitchen from the experts themselves.

How to Start Cooking: Mastering the Classics

A deeper dive into making recipes your own.