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Ian Knauer

Become a Better Cook

Here are two recipes to practice the theory of the fat-in-water emulsion (and arguably the greatest sauce on earth): mayonnaise.

Become a Better Cook

For those of you who want to become a better cook, there's no way to talk about salad dressing without covering one of the greatest mysteries of cooking (and of the world, really): emulsification!

Become a Better Cook

Last time we covered the basics of modern fire cooking (aka: grilling). Since it's still grilling season, let's focus on one of everyone's favorite all-American summer treats: THE HAMBURGER!

Become a Better Cook

We have been using the power of fire to cook food for a long, long time. But there are some simple ideas and techniques that will elevate your skills above our Cro-Magnon ancestors, at least culinarily.