Andy

Basic knife skills can make the difference between the success of failure of a dish. Learning how to dice an onion is one of the building blocks of cooking. Many sauces use diced onions. Making fresh homemade salsa can teach basic knife skills. A few roma tomatoes, a small onion, some parsley and lime can make a killer salsa.

Having a good, sturdy chef’s knife in the kitchen can make a world of difference. I work in a professional kitchen so we have a Cutco set. This is a great knife and it has kept its edge for the past year I have been using it. If you can not justify buying a full set, just pick up a chef’s knife. It can speed up chopping and help you learn propped knife skills.