As you get ready to fire up the grill this Independence Day, we're here with a crash course in understanding the different cuts of meat that you'll be tossing on the coals.

How to light a grill -- without lighter fluid.

Amanda learns how to sharpen her knives. 

A lesson in food photography, with tips from our resident experts. 

Here's how to pit cherries using two simple tools you probably already have at home. 

Lessons in food styling, with tips from our talented photographers. 

Nothing should have to be confusing about corn.

We're demystifying enamel pots and pans. 

The only thing more appealing than aioli? Silky aioli.

A step-by-step layer cake tutorial.