I'm a professional chef. Here are the best ways to prepare, cook, and serve different steak cuts.
Here's my guide to different steaks and things you need to know when cooking each cut, from filet mignon and T-bone to New York strip and flank.
Alissa Fitzgerald
I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 8 tips for making the perfect turkey every time.
I'm a chef sharing how to cook the perfect turkey. Some of the best secrets include basting the meat and carving the final dish in sections.
I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.
According to this chef, this is the best stuffed-potato recipe everyone should know how to make — a tasty and versatile side dish to pair with dinner.
I'm a professional chef. Here are the best ways to prepare and cook different steak cuts.
Tender cuts like the filet mignon and the T-bone should be seasoned lightly, but the trip-tip and flank are better when marinated and grilled.
I've been a chef for years. Here are my 8 tips for making perfect, juicy burgers.
As a line cook, I've learned that pressing your thumb into the patty, waiting to add salt, and monitoring the temperature on the grill is essential.
I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 6 tips for making the best grilled chicken.
From using a marinade or brine to waiting to add sauce on the grill, here's how to make the best grilled chicken, according to a chef.
I'm a chef with more than 15 years of experience. Here are my 8 best tips for baking and roasting potatoes.
As a chef for more than 15 years, I've compiled my best tips for perfect roasted or baked potatoes, from buying spuds to picking cook temperatures.
I made tomato sauce using 4 different appliances, and I'd never use my microwave again
I made the same tomato-sauce recipe using my microwave, air fryer, oven, and stovetop to see which cooking method produced the best results.
I've been a chef for 15+ years. Here are my 9 tips for making the best mashed potatoes.
A chef shares the best secrets for making the creamiest mashed potatoes, from type of potato you should use to how to add fat for even more flavor.
I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 9 tips for making the best roast chicken.
As a cooking pro, I know the top ways to prepare the classic dish, from using salt to cure the meat to letting the bird rest before carving into it.
I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are 7 tips for making the perfect ham.
A chef shares the best secrets for making the perfect ham, including how to score and glaze the meat and ensure the dish has a crispy exterior.
I'm a chef with 15 years of experience. Everyone needs to know this 2-ingredient recipe for juicy roast chicken.
Every home cook should know how to make this cozy chicken dinner. It takes 24 to 48 hours to brine the bird, but it's totally worth it.
I've been a chef for years. Everyone needs to try my recipe for 3-ingredient butternut-squash soup.
Every home cook should try making this dish using my technique, which requires only a few ingredients and lets a blender do most of the work.
I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 9 tips for making the best mac and cheese.
From choosing the right pasta shape to creating a roux, there are several things to keep in mind to make a great batch of macaroni and cheese at home.
I've been a chef for years. Here are my 4 tips for making the perfect grilled cheese.
After 15 years as a chef, I've learned that using a creamy cheese and a crusty, tight-crumb bread takes the nostalgic recipe to the next level.
I've been a chef for 15 years. Here are my 9 tips for making the best chocolate-chip cookies.
As a professional cook, I know there are factors to keep in mind when baking this dessert, like choosing the right sugar and letting the dough rest.
I've been a chef for years. Here are my 5 tips for making perfect, tasty hot dogs.
From whether to buy cured or uncured sausages to how to warm buns, here's what to consider when preparing this grilling staple to impress guests.
I'm a chef. Here's my easy recipe for homemade barbecue sauce that's better than anything at the store.
Every home cook should make their own barbecue sauce. This recipe comes together in under 15 minutes and tastes great on anything off the grill.
I'm a chef. Everyone should know how to make my mom's mayonnaise-free potato salad.
This family recipe is one of my favorite childhood dishes, and her recipe doesn't contain mayo. Here are the tweaks and special ingredients she uses.
I'm a chef. Everyone should know how to make my family's simple French-toast recipe.
I work in professional kitchens now, but nothing beats a recipe my mom made when I was a kid. The French toast is made with sourdough and fresh eggs.