10 Things Every Guy Should Know How to Do in the Kitchen

Fancy recipes are great and all, but without a strong foundation they are worth nothing. Learn some of the most essential and useful kitchen basics, everything from grilling the perfect steak to properly loading a dishwasher, with these 10 how-to's. Become a master of the grill, an expert with a knife, and, above all, a better chef. New year, new you.

Grill any steak like a pro, with no recipe. Hint: the secret is getting in touch with your caveman side—nothing but meat and fire. Learn how on Food52.

When it comes to fried eggs, there are many routes to perfectly crispy edges and warm, runny yolk. We're here to help you find yours. Learn how on Food52.

While no one can be the definitive authority on what sauce goes with what pasta shape and how to properly combine them, here's a little expertise to keep you from making any pasta-and-sauce pairing blunders. Learn how on Food52.

We all love shellfish, but sometimes the cleaning/peeling/deveining/shelling/deboning process can be overwhelming. Learn how to clean, prep, and grill any type of shellfish with no fear. Learn how on Food52.

Why pay extra for pre-cut chickens when you can do it yourself? Plus, once you know how to cut one raw, it's a cinch to cut up a whole roasted bird. Learn how on Food52.

Roasting vegetables is a simple pleasure. Chop and dress them, throw them in the oven, shake the pan a few times, and you've got caramelized, crispy bites ready to complement any meal, from roast chicken to salad. Learn how on Food52.

Chopping an onion isn't rocket science, but it isn't necessarily intuitive either. It is a globe, after all. Whether you're a first-timer or an old hand, here's a primer on the various ways to chop an onion. Learn how on Food52.

Is there anything better than chopping, slicing, and dicing with a good sharp knife? Maybe only eating what you make with all those perfectly cut ingredients. Learn how on Food52.

Stock is alarmingly easy to pick up at the corner grocery store. But homemade stock kicks store-bought stock's butt, and that's a fact. Plus, it couldn't be easier to make (with kitchen scraps, at that). Learn how on Food52.

Yes, there is a right way to load your dishwasher (any dishwasher), and you've probably been doing it wrong. Learn how on Food52.