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Lesson Module

Knife skills for weeknights

Cut with a plan so aromatics cook evenly and prep takes less energy on busy nights.

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Cooking Concept

Choose the final bite before you cut. A sauce wants a mince, a stir-fry wants even pieces, and a garnish wants a fine slice.

Practice this move

The even-cut timer

Cut one onion or bunch of scallions into three useful sizes. Focus on repeatable shape instead of speed.

  • Make a stable flat side
  • Choose the cut for the dish
  • Collect scraps for stock or aromatics
Instinct practice

Apply this technique tonight

Ready to test this in practice? Head over to the Recipes Shelf and pick a weeknight bowl or noodle toss to build your muscle memory.