Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Sautéing vegetables is a seemingly simple act.

Learning the ins and outs of the kitchen is a lifelong process. There is a lengthy list of basic cooking methods you need to know to comfortably call yourself a competent chef. Though these myriad ...

Mushrooms sauteing in a pan - from my point of view/Shutterstock You're preparing dinner for yourself and your partner when they express delight that you're pan-frying it just like their dad did. You ...

When it comes to cooking food, there are many different techniques to choose from. During stovetop cooking, you can opt for ...