Learn how to dice a potato like a pro with Chef John! In this tutorial, Chef John shares expert knife techniques to achieve perfectly uniform potato cubes for your favorite recipes. Whether you're making soups, stews, or roasted potatoes, perfectly chopped potatoes will improve your recipes.

How to Dice a Potato Like a Pro

These amazing olive oil mashed potatoes are simple to make, and don’t use any butter or dairy products, which also makes them vegan. Taking advantage of the complex flavor of olive oil, these are surprisingly rich, and delicious, and just might become your favorite new way to make and serve mashed potatoes. Enjoy!

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To make these lobster stuffed pasta shells for two, we’re moving lobster from one kind of shell to another much more edible kind to create what is one of my favorite baked seafood pasta dishes. These elegant, delicious, creamy shells are easy to make, and are sure to impress. Enjoy!

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Master the art of making a roux with Chef John! This essential cooking technique is the base for countless sauces, soups, and gravies. Learn how to cook flour and fat together to achieve the perfect consistency, from white roux for creamy sauces to dark roux for rich Cajun and Creole dishes.

How To Make A Roux

A bistro-style steak is one that is pan-seared and then pan-sauced, and if you’re someone who only grills your steaks, this will be a game-changer. This method delivers a perfectly prepared, perfectly seasoned steak, and can be used with many different cuts beyond a New York strip. Enjoy!

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This amazing Mississippi pot roast cheesesteak is made with what is arguably one of the best braised beef recipes ever. If you've never tried Mississippi pot roast, prepare to be shocked. The meat is super flavorful, rich and beefy, and makes one of the best sandwiches you will ever have. Enjoy!

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Learn the best way to cut and pit an avocado with Chef John’s expert technique! He shares simple tips to choose the perfect avocado, slice it safely, and remove the seed without risk. Whether you're making guacamole, avocado toast, or salads, this method ensures smooth and effortless prep every time.

Prep Your Avocado Like a Pro!

These garlic shrimp in a blanket are an amazing twist on the party classic, and just about as easy to make. The shrimp soak in a savory crushed garlic marinade, then get wrapped in crescent roll dough before being baked to a gorgeous golden brown. With big garlic flavor, these are fantastic as is, but even more delicious when served with a quick mayo-mustard sauce. Enjoy!

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These sexy red velvet pots de crèmes are a special occasion chocolate dessert, which are rich and decadent, but still somehow fairly light on the palate. They are super easy to make, gorgeous to look at, and very delicious to eat. Whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or not, these are a must-make for all chocolate lovers. Enjoy!

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Chef John knows how to spot real wild blueberries! Brush up on some key differences, like their smaller size and packaging labels, that set them apart from regular blueberries. You will need to know, because wild blueberries bring a unique flavor and texture, making them his favorite choice for baking.

How to Know You're Using REAL Wild Blueberries