Cooking is an essential skill to have; however, it’s quite hard to master. And for those who are just starting out, you must know a few basic cooking skills that will help you in almost every dish.

It makes me wonder how some adults can function in society without knowing basic cooking skills. Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying that everyone needs the cooking skills of a Michelin-star restaurant ...

Here's an embarrassing truth: I was a clueless cook before the age of 25. I didn't know the difference between a skillet and a saucepan, or cumin and coriander. And while I could boil water for pasta, ...