One of the first things a cook should learn is how to hold a knife—and how to keep his or her fingers out of the way!
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Tip #1: Use your knuckles as a guide. Keep your fingertips straight below the knuckles and mind the thumb of the food-holding hand.
Learn how to cube vegetables (cut them into ½-inch/1.5-cm blocks, or a large dice) or cut them in a medium dice (¼ inch/.6 cm).
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This cook made a gluten-free version of Lemon Coconut Squares: "I used coconut flour instead of regular, and half butter, half coconut oil. Wonderful!"
Master a few simple techniques to slice and dice like a chef.
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