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Cooking Ahead to Get Ahead in the Kitchen

Becoming a stronger home cook isn’t just about building flavor and texture. It’s also about developing a holistic mindset that asks, “How can I maximize my time in the kitchen?” This blog will teach you how to get on the “cooking ahead” wavelength.

Male home-chef in Purple Apron preparing produce at bright white marble countertop in silver island-counter basin sink

Clean, Cut, Store: How to Prep Vegetables for Maximum Flavor & Efficiency

Don’t let any of your precious veggies go to waste! In this post, we share expert tips for washing, prepping, and storing produce.

Kitchen interior with male chef slicing lemons on white surface also displaying various sauces, oils, seasonings, and red peppers

Mise en Place: The Chef’s Secret to Successful Cooking

One of the best ways you can set yourself up for cooking success is to borrow something from professional chefs called mise en place. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the concept and teach you how to try it in your own kitchen.

Interior kitchen with wood-top counter displaying a green-paged recipe book, bowl of fruits and variety of other vegetables and ingredients in the background

Building Cooking Confidence: Recipe Reading 101

Recipe reading not only builds kitchen confidence, it also provides a moment to slow down, be present in the moment, and let yourself focus. This blog post will walk you through how to decode a recipe from start to finish.

Stocked pantry with herbs and jars full of ingredients.

Our Top 5 Ride or Die Pantry Essentials

Get some serious inspiration for all your weeknight cooking with our 5 must-have pantry essentials! Level up your cooking, baking, and more with the latest tips from the ZENB Test Kitchen.