Knife Skills
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Slice Like a Chef: A Guide to Culinary Knife Cuts
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How to Stabilize Your Cutting Board With a Wet Towel
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Your Microwave Is the Secret to Safely Cutting Squash
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The Easiest Way to Peel Ginger Is With a Spoon
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3 Better Ways to Slice Pizza, According to a James Beard Award-Winning Chef
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Expert Advice on How to Cut Cheese
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3 Clever Ways to Open an Oyster Without Shucking
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Here's the Least Messy Way to Peel an Orange
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How to Break Down Cauliflower Without Making a Mess
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You Need a Mandoline, But Also a Cut-Proof Glove
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How to Cut Open a Pomegranate Without Making a Mess
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The Correct Way to Peel, Crush, and Chop Garlic, According to Jacques Pépin
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This Kitchen Tool Is My Secret Weapon for Cutting Onions Without Crying
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How to Cut a Watermelon, Step by Step
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9 Ways to Improve Your Knife Skills
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The 5 Essential Tips for Carving Turkey, According to Knife Experts
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Watch: Ellie Kemper Tries Out Different Orange-Peeling Hacks
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How to Cut a Pomegranate
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Pro Chefs Say Wooden Cutting Boards Are Ruining Your Knives — Here’s What to Use Instead
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The Food & Wine Guide to Kitchen Knives
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The Genius of the Electric Carving Knife
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This Is the Best Way to Care for Your Knives