Knife Skills

It’s not as difficult as it looks.

There's so much more than the basic slice.

Plus 9 other uses for them!

There are quite a few ways to make a good ham, but what exactly is the best way? We set out to find out for sure.

Don't be intimidated.

Here's what to do for the fluffiest mashed potatoes.

It’s easier than it looks.

It’s so easy!

The winner was easy and efficient.

Get your sharpener ready.

Even you can pull off that fancy supreme trick.

You’ve got this.

It’s so easy!

The jury's still out on this one.

Why pay for pre-cut?

It's down to the bones.

It makes a big difference.

Every bite will be more tender.

Keep it tender.

Who knew it was that easy?

It’s the first step to your best-ever eggplant Parm!

You don’t even need a knife.

Go on, get confident.

No more dealing with pesky seeds going everywhere!

We’ll try anything to stop weeping over our onions.

No more bruised peaches!

No need to lose good fruit to a peeler.

Protect your eyes.

“Wow this just changed my life!” one person wrote.

Cut it like an avocado.

Burning hands, begone.

Learn how to slice your brisket into tender morsels.

Choosing the right cut can make or break the dish.

An easy, step-by-step guide.

The best way to peel pearl onions is also the easiest and the fastest.

Spaghetti squash is a perennial favorite here at Kitchn. We love its versatility — this squash is good for so much more than faux spaghetti noodles. But whether you’re planning to make spaghetti squash chicken Parm or broccoli and cheese spaghetti squash casserole, you have to prep it first. Cutting a spaghetti squash the right way isn’t hard, as long as you have the right tools and technique.

I am almost never without a knob of fresh ginger in my refrigerator. It lends a kick to everything from soups to curries to roasted vegetables. It took me a while to make it a fridge staple, though — largely because I hated prepping it.About 99.9% of recipes (including the ones on our site) ask you to peel ginger before mincing or grating it.

Don’t toss them!

While those inexpensive pumpkin carving kits you see at the grocery store may seem appealing, they're actually not your best bet.

It can be daunting to face a butternut squash. Learn how to cut butternut squash in four easy steps.

Follow our step-by-step guide to cut apples for snacking and baking.

Try these two easy ways to core any kind of apple — all you need is a paring knife.

Here’s how to dice, chop, mince, and everything between!

We also discovered a few fun party tricks.

Slicing an avocado is a simple technique that requires minimal knife skills and just a few seconds of your time.

How have we not tried this before?!

There are very few savory recipes that don’t begin with a chopped onion or that contain minced herbs or garlic. For a new cook, terms like “medium chop” or “small dice” can be confusing. Medium compared to what? How small is small? And how much trouble can you get into if you small chop something when the recipe says to mince?

Mess-free is the way to be!

Follow this visual guide to learn the best way to cut cabbage for your recipe.

It's so easy!

Here’s how to separate wings into pieces with just a knife and a cutting board.

A game-changer for sure!

Peeling and deveining shrimp isn't hard. Here's how to do it, exactly the way I was taught at culinary school.

With this step-by-step guide, you'll be cooking up perfectly butterflied shrimp in no time.

"It may take a little trial and error, but I think it’s worth giving it a shot — especially if making deviled eggs for a crowd."

Use the vegetable peeler to keep as much flesh on your apple as possible when removing the skin.

The perfect hack for the holidays!

Try this trick the next time you make buns.

These tips make pumpkin carving SO much easier!