In her debut cookbook 'Obsessed with the Best,' food writer Ella Quittner traveled the world for the crème de la crème of kitchen tricks.

Wish you could prep like a pro and have all your meals looking like an expert had a stab at it? Well, let your inner chef rejoice! We asked some of our culinary faves to share their home cooking tips ...

Don't start cooking your delicious carrots before you read these tips, which will help you make them even better than you ...