A zester is one of those tools that can change the way you cook. I went years without using one. I would finely dice ginger and garlic by hand, or use my box grater for cheeses. While it was fine, I ...

Choose your gear. A serrated knife, like a bread knife, is ideal. The small teeth on this kitchen staple act like a mini-grater, effortlessly scraping off the outer skin layer. A chef's knife or ...