Although similar to broiling, grilling uses a heat source beneath the cooking surface. Grills may be electric or gas, or they can burn wood or charcoal, which will add a Smokey flavor to the food. Grilled foods are often identified by the crosshatch markings. Grilling is a dry-heat method of cooking. Cooking by dry-heat is  [...]

Poaching is a moist heat cooking method, subcategorized by shallow and submerged poaching. It is often associated with delicately flavored foods that do not require lengthy cooking times to tenderize them, such as eggs, fruit, or fish. Shallow poaching: For shallow poaching the food is placed in just enough liquid to come approximately halfway up [...]

How To Sharpen A Knife (Video) A sharpening stone called a whetstone is used to put an edge on a dull knife. To use a whetstone, place the heel of the blade against the whetstone at a 20-degree angle. Keeping that angle press down on the blade while pushing it away from you in one [...]