Basic Cooking Techniques

For those of us who are not culinary chefs, there are many resources where we can learn basic knowledge from how to use a knife, to how to mince an onion properly, to how to butcher a chicken. Whether you forgot the right way to poach eggs, or you just want to learn a new kitchen skill, there are dozens of techniques and tips available to help you get on track.

Freeculinaryschool.com has are a range of short instructional videos that break down some kitchen skills, such as how to properly use a cooking knife:
http://www.youtube.com/user/freeculinaryschool

You can also download their free iTunes podcasts for on-the-go learning:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/free-culinary-school/id279934423

Startcooking is another a great resource that has online videos with easy how-to instruction on cooking. Check out their website and free podcasts on iTunes:
http://startcooking.com/

Here are more websites that show every basic cooking technique you need to know to get started in your kitchen:

http://videos.tasteofhome.com/

http://www.ehow.com/ehow_food-cooking-techniques/