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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Cooking Method

    Cooking Basics and Tutorials

    As a professional baker and chef, I've picked up plenty of baking tips and cooking basics to help beginners feel confident in the kitchen.

    Here you’ll find guides on the best tools for cooking (I'll share lots of my favorite equipment), how to use common ingredients, and techniques that make cooking and baking easier.

    This is also the right place to learn how to be a good host. I'll teach you how to throw a party successfully and share unique food gift ideas for someone special in your life.

    Put these skills to use with recipes from other categories like Slow Cooker Recipes, One Dish Meals, and Grilling Recipes.

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    Hi, I'm Tara!

    I spent years in professional test kitchens and love sharing the small techniques that make a big difference. As a recipe developer, food stylist and cookbook author, I make sure every recipe here is tested and reliable, with the why behind each step.

    From quick weeknight dinners and make-ahead dishes for a crowd to baking worth sharing, these recipes are made for real life and for gathering around the table. It's all about helping you Live Life Deliciously.

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