So just for the cooking beginner, I've assembled some basic information I hope will help ... a cook's dictionary with definitions of cooking terms (and a little advice sprinkled in).

If it calls for a 1-inch dice, a julienne, or a mince, make sure you know what those words mean. Until you get the hang of it ...

So if you’ve ever wondered if chiffonade is as fancy as it sounds, or if sweating your onions is a good thing, read on for ...