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100 restaurant secrets that made me a better cook at home

This video shares 100 practical cooking techniques and kitchen shortcuts learned through years of working in professional ...
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Why Pasta Tastes Better at Restaurants, According to a Former Line Cook

Early in my line-cooking career I made pappardelle in a rich meat sauce. I’d finish the dish to order in a hot skillet, gently twirling the noodles in the simmering ragu. The restaurant also served ...
Food & Wine

I Cooked in Restaurants for 5+ Years — These Are the 13 Kitchen Tools I Use for Finesse at Home

Including picks from OXO, Microplane, and John Boos. Adam Rothbarth was the former Food & Kitchen Writer for VICE's shopping page, Rec Room, and contributes to Chicago Magazine, Eater, and more.
The Washington Post

3 tips for cooking restaurant-quality steak on the stovetop

I love going out to a steakhouse as much as the next person. The mere thought of creamed spinach, buttery mashed potatoes, a bottle of bold red wine and a beautifully browned, thick-cut steak has my ...
The New York Times

Home Cooking So Good, Only a Restaurant Could Do It

In her first review as interim critic, Melissa Clark visits Lola’s, whose produce-driven cooking is familiar but lifted by brilliant twists and tweaks. Credit... Supported by By Melissa Clark In 25 ...

Chef's simple secret to cooking restaurant-quality steak at home

A chef with millions of YouTube views claims restaurants have one key advantage over home cooks when making steak - and it's ...