I’m getting married in the beginning of this year. My cooking skills aren’t just bad — they’re horrible. I burn far too many dishes and ruin pots and pans. The majority of my dishes are totally bland.

Al dente: Italian for “to the tooth,” aka when pasta is cooked until it has a pleasant bite but isn’t too crunchy or too mushy. Baste: To brush or pour juices, sauce or melted fat over a piece of meat ...

Has a term you didn't know ever stopped you from trying out a new recipe? When it comes to cooking, there are plenty of methods the average home chef may be unfamiliar with, but that doesn't mean you ...