Kitchen Skills Highlights

See how to enjoy beans without the embarrassing side effects.

Resident Chef at Sur La Table Rochelle Taylor gives you great tips on how to chop an onion.

For new cooks, there's a lot to learn and it can be incredibly overwhelming. That's why we're here to assist you! Watch our first one to get the easy technique for cutting and pitting avocados!

Alton Brown shows how to cook with indirect heat even on a charcoal grill.

David Chang, chef and owner of the Momofuku Restaurants, shares his thoughts on whether we can eat better. He also talks about whether greenmarkets are enough and what else is needed.

Learn how to use a grill properly and safely with crazy Alton Brown.

Whoever coined the phrase “easy as pie” probably didn't make pie crusts from scratch. But if you follow the instructions from Chef Scott Cutaneo, the highly acclaimed chef-proprietor of the four-diamond (AAA) Le Petit Chateau in Bernardsville, N.J., you'll make a pie crust that is flaky and beautiful.

Alton shows how to add smoky goodness to food on charcoal and gas grills.

The popular pickling trend is showing no signs of stopping, so why not get on the bandwagon and make your own pickles? All you need are some spices, cucumbers, and time. Watch the video now and see how it's done!

No longer must you wait for your butter to reach room temperature before you bake. Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough bust the myth.

Ever since we met Stefan Richter on Top Chef New York, we haven't been able to get enough of the fabulous Finnish chef! That's why, when we decided to launch a new video series, In the Kitchen With, we turned to Stefan for the first episode. The chef specializes in cooking with fresh fish, so we went into his kitchen to learn the technique for properly filleting fish. Watch it now to see how it's done!

Alton Brown demonstrates the best technique for whipping cream.

Get the essentials for perfect meringue to use in pies, cookies and more.

Aida offers tips for creating the perfect buttermilk pancakes.