Now, that’s a knife

A chef’s knife is your workhorse, tackling a good 90 percent of your chop chores. Your other edges: a paring knife and serrated bread knife.

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Weapons in the kitchen

You need only five pots and pans: a nonstick 12-inch skillet, a cast-iron skillet, a large pot for pasta and soups, a 2-quart saucepan, and a grill pan.

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Washing your utensils

Because the extreme heat destroys them, never place the following in a dishwasher: cooking knives, anything nonstick or cast-iron, or wooden spoons

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Oils that are rich insaturated fats

Use liquid plant oils for cooking and baking. Olive, canola, and other plant-based oils are rich in heart-healthy unsaturated fats. Try dressing up a salad or spring vegetables with a delicious, olive oil-based vinaigrette.

From harvard.edu.

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