Cooking 101

How to Cook

Watch as Martha shares her top tips and cooking secrets in this new video series.

  • Boiled Egg 101

    Despite its name, a boiled egg shouldn't be boiled (which will yield rubbery results) but...

  • Rack of Lamb 101

    Rack of Lamb 101

    Special occasions demand equally momentous meals, and few dishes are as elegant -- or delicious...

  • Waffles 101

    Waffles 101

    They're not just for breakfast anymore -- tempting recipes and foolproof techniques for waffles...

  • Ham 101

    Ham 101

    Ham DefinedUnderstand the differences among ham varieties...

  • Piecrust 101

    Because a pie is only as good as its crust, the perfect pie dough must be part of any cook's...

  • Baking Pantry 101

    A well-stocked pantry will help keep...

  • Fondant Decorating Tips

    Fondant Decorating Tips

    The porcelain-smooth finish of rolled fondant creates a suitable base for a variety of...

  • Bacon 101

    Bacon 101

    Rediscover a morning staple with the help of our glossary, foolproof cooking directions, and...

  • Potato Salad Tips

    Potato Salad Tips

    Tips and variations for perfect potato salad.

  • Caesar Salad 101

    Caesar Salad 101

     Each ingredient in a Caesar salad should have its own distinct appeal. The pungent...

  • Wine-Tasting Party 101

    Wine-Tasting Party 101

    Whether you are a wine novice or aficionado, a wine-tasting party is an elegant, and fun way to...

  • Chocolate Pudding 101

    Chocolate Pudding 101

    Whether sampled from a warm mixing bowl in your mother's kitchen or savored in that first cool...

  • Baking Sheets 101

    Baking Sheets 101

    Often, the type of bakeware you use determines the success or failure of a recipe. Some bakeware...

  • Wine 101

    Wine 101

    Though understanding all the nuances of wine may seem like a daunting task, it actually isn't...

  • Meat Temperatures 101: What Is Standard?

    Meat Temperatures 101: What Is Standard?

    The USDA recommends a...

  • What Does "Organic" Mean?

    What Does "Organic" Mean?

    The 2005 court battle over whether "USDA Organic" products could contain synthetic...

  • Thanksgiving 101 Menu

    Thanksgiving 101 Menu

    Embracing the idea of household favorites, we asked our food editors which dishes they cherish...

  • Meat Thermometers 101

    Traditional: These models are cheap, easy to use, and battery-free. Their...

  • Caviar Basics

    Caviar Basics

    Caviar, fish roe that has been sieved and lightly salted, is often thought of as the...

  • Meatloaf 101

    Meatloaf 101

    Martha and her mother share their family recipe for meatloaf.

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