1.When using a recipe, read it thoroughly.

2.Ingredient preparation.

3.Start with straightforward and simple recipes.

4. Have a well stocked kitchen, thats the backbone of good cooking.

5.Keep your pantry filled with items. That will ensure you always have ingredients on hand to prepare a quick meal. Thats if microwave or air fryer options aren’t available.

6.Tidy up your kitchen. This organization covers everything from arranging ingredients to keeping tools handy for a smooth cooking process.

7.A sharp knife is a chef’s best friend. Keeping your knives sharp is crucial as they require less force to cut. This reduces risk of injury.

8.Developing knife skills is a fundamental part of cooking. Start with basic techniques like holding a a knife properly. Also practicing with simpler cuts. When you get used to using a knife in cooking you can gradually increase your speed so you can try more advanced techniques.

9.Maintain a clean workspace . Regularly wipe down cutting boards and counters & wash knives straight after use.

10.Keep your herbs fresh.

11.Allow cooked meat to rest before slicing, this pause lets the juices redistribute throughout the meat. It makes it moist and flavorful.

12.Learn food safety, know how to avoid cross contamination. Properly store different types of food. Keep your cooking environment hygienic to prevent foodborne illnesses.

13.Cook in batches and freeze meals for later. Label your containers with dates for good quality.

14.Keep your fridge organized. Regularly check and organize your fridge.

15.Build flavors by putting in ingredients at different stages of cooking.

16.Toast spices in a dry pan.

17. Use fresh herbs for finishing a dish or in light, fresh recipes.  Dried herbs will hold up well in longer cooking processes.

18.Balance sweet ingredients with something acidic.

19.Bitter flavors pair well with fats to round out the taste.

20.The heat that comes from spices or chilies can be balanced with a bit of sweetness.

21.Use salt to bring out the best in your ingredients. Always taste as you go when its safe to do so. So you can avoid over salting .

22.Heat your pan first, and then add your favorite oil.

23.Understand heat management in cooking. Not every dish needs a high flame.

24.Give your food enough space in the pan. Its the key to cooking it evenly.

25.Know when your food is perfectly cooked. Use a meat thermometer for meats. Look for visual cues for vegetables and other items like color change or texture.

26. To get a perfect sear with a crisp crust, make sure your food is dry before it hits the pan. 

27.Learn to butterfly chicken.

28.Blanching involves briefly boiling vegetables. Then plunge them into ice water. 

29.Invest in few good tools.

30.Use the right pans; stainless steel is great for acidic foods, non stick is ideal for delicate foods like eggs, cast iron is just for high heat cooking, searing, and oven transfers.

Those tips above are just the ones you need to start cooking! This is for beginners.