Technique-Focused Recipes for Home Cooks
Chef-led recipes, kitchen basics, and ingredient guides to help you cook with confidence
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Chef Steven Pennington brings classically trained technique, practical kitchen knowledge, and clear instruction to help home cooks and professionals sharpen their skills and cook with greater confidence.
Kitchen Basics
Build confidence with foundational cooking skills, culinary techniques, food science, and practical kitchen know-how.
- Canned Tomatoes At Home
- How To Grow Strawberries: A Beginner's Guide
- 17 Ways to Prepare Eggs for Breakfast, Lunch, or Dinner
- Cooking with Peppers: 6 Techniques You Need to Know
- No More Waiting! Ripen Bananas in Just Minutes
- 10 Proven Ways to Store Apples and Keep Them Fresh for Months
- Cantaloupe Growing Made Simple: A Beginner's Guide
- How To Ripen Cantaloupe Melons
Ingredient Guides
Explore chef-led guides that compare ingredients, explain how they cook, and help you choose the right option for real recipes.
- 80 Types of Apples | A-to-Z | Photos
- 17 Delicious Fall Fruits (A-to-Z) for Seasonal Eating
- Types of Beans 🫘 A-to-Z | Photos
- 31 Types of Basil: (A-to-Z) Photos
- Poblano Peppers: Flavor, Recipes & How to Cook Them
- What Is Chipotle Pepper? A Guide to Making Your Own
- Brandywine Tomatoes: A Simple Guide
- Chia Seeds: A Nutrient-Dense Superfood
Delicious Main Courses
When I think of dinner, I want something exciting, full of flavor, amazing textures, and an excellent presentation.
- Fall-Off-The-Bone Instant Pot Ribs
- Romesco Sauce: 4 Delicious Recipe Ideas
- Chef-Approved Salmon Cooking Techniques You Need to Know
- Pan-Seared Scallops Made Easy: A Beginner's Guide
- Secrets to the Best Bolognese Sauce You'll Ever Make
- Sous Vide Burgers | Controlling The Doneness
- Iconic Kentucky Hot Brown Sandwich
- Slow Cooker Beef Ribs: Too Easy
Sous Vide Recipes
The Sous Vide cooking method is great for perfectly cooked meats, fish, and vegetables.
You can Sous Vide your food in advance and then relax as it cooks slowly at a precise temperature.
Instant Pot Recipes
I love this kitchen tool. Tender food within minutes. Cooks Quick and One-Pot Cleanup
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