The cooking academy will teach you the core culinary basics that you'll need to become a master chef. Check out the cooking academy to learn everything from knife skills to sugar cookies. See more »

Nicely pleated and well-stuffed Chinese dumplings are flavor-filled pillows worthy of main meal status. They're not hard to prepare, despite how it may look, and dumplings are a Chinese New Year's treat that's a great appetizer or side dish year round. See more »

Whether scaling up a cookie recipe for a party or scaling down a pancake recipe for yourself, getting the proportions right can be tricky. What's the best way to resize your favorite recipe? See more »

You may be a whiz in the kitchen, but just how well-versed are you when it comes to the art of cooking? Test your culinary prowess with this cooking quiz. See more »

Pasta is a popular dish the world over, but there's a method to the pasta and sauce pairing madness. We'll steer you the right direction for the perfect pasta meal. See more »

Most any packaged food that involves boiling (like boxed macaroni-and-cheese dinners) will have "high altitude" cooking instructions. Find out what this means and why it matters in cooking. See more »

You don't have to be a gourmet to love cooking. We'll show you the best cooking methods to create feasts or simply feed yourself. Learn how to cook using our step-by-step instructions in this article. See more »

Solid cooking methods create the foundation to a great time in the kitchen and an even better meal at the dining table. Learn about these cooking methods and soon enough you'll be a master chef. See more »

A diet that includes good fats such as olive oil can protect your heart by raising your beneficial cholesterol and providing protection from heart disease. Get your questions answered about oil olive and oil substitutions in recipes. See more »

Cooking with chilies is an easy way to spice up your favorite recipes. There are many different types of chilies and different chilies are used for different recipes. Since the subject of chilies can be confusing, check out this list of the most common fresh chilies and check out these recipe ideas. See more »