Cooking Basics

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Cooking Basics

Learning to cook amazing meals is surprisingly easy—you don’t need a lot of fancy equipment or elaborate techniques. You just need to learn a few simple tricks, and stock some basic tools and ingredients. Whether you’re just starting out in the kitchen, or you’re a seasoned chef, we’ve got lots of tips, tricks and advice to help.

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    When making guacamole, use a potato ricer to mash the ripe avocados. If you don't have one, mash the avocados in a bowl with a hand-held pastry blender.

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