Cooking 101
A series on kitchen fundamentals

Welcome to our series on foundational cooking skills that will help you level up in the kitchen. View all recipes in Cooking 101.
Season Two
Every episode covers a different technique, with tips and recipes from guest hosts who are experts to set you up for success.

Episode TWO
Burgers 101 with Kenji López-Alt: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to buy the best ground beef for your burgers; how to handle it to correctly shape patties; when and how to season burgers; the cooking methods for different burger styles; all about condiments, buns and more.
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Episode ONE
Salad Dressing 101 with Samin Nosrat: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to make a classic vinaigrette; all about emulsions and emulsifiers, and why they are important; how to properly whisk to emulsify; the secret ingredient that elevates any salad dressing; three recipes you’ll want to memorize and more.
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Season One
Hosted by the chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly, the first season of Cooking 101 teaches you how to buy and cook various ingredients.

Episode Seven
Beef 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
What to look for when buying steak; all about labeling, like what fat percentages mean and how you can use them to your advantage; how to cook tough cuts; how to test for doneness and more.
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Episode Six
Spaghetti 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to correctly boil your pasta; how to easily measure 12 ounces of pasta; what to do if you accidentally threw out your pasta water; why you generally shouldn’t rinse your pasta and more.
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Episode Five
Broccoli 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to buy the freshest heads of broccoli; how to slice and chop it perfectly; how to cook it to bring out maximum flavor and more.
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Episode FOUR
Fish 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to shop for fish; the difference between farm-raised and wild-caught; how to get crispy skin; how and why to dry brine fish; how to braise frozen fish; how to shallow fry and more.
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Episode THREE
Chicken 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to handle raw chicken safely; how to spatchcock a whole bird; how to ensure your chicken doesn’t become dry; how to braise and more.
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Episode TWO
Rice 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to shop for rice; the differences between short-, medium- and long-grain rice, brown rice and white rice; how to make a perfect pot and rescue a failed one; and how to cook pilaf, fried rice and more.
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Episode OnE
Eggs 101: Watch the Video
What You’ll Learn
How to shop for eggs and expert tips for all the ways to cook them: scrambled, fried, over easy, over hard, sunny-side up, hard-boiled, soft-boiled, poached and more.
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INTRODUCTION
These 11 Tips Will Make You a Better Cook

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