Kitchen Basics

Our chefs share their top tips for making healthier, more delicious meals.

Kitchen Basics

Tips & Techniques

Choosing the Right Cooking Oil

Almost every Sun Basket recipe calls for cooking oil from your pantry, either olive oil or a neutral cooking oil. We admit that’s a pretty broad category and there are literally dozens to choose from. What type of oil you go with depends largely on the flavor of the oil and how you’re using it. Here's how to choose the right one for the job.

Tips & Techniques

What's up with the Dirty Pan?

For Sun Basket's Executive R&D chef, Alan Li, a Clean Kitchen is as Essential as a Sharp Knife

Tips & Techniques

Our Executive Chef of R&D and resident knife nerd, Alan Li, walks us through the steps of keeping a sharp edge. 

Tips & Techniques

The Color of Flavor

Tips & Techniques

A Well-Seasoned Plate

Tips & Techniques

Cooking with Parchment—

Tips & Techniques

Pantry Essentials for Customizing Your Sun Basket Meals

Ask Our Dietitian

Health & Wellness

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The Salty Truth About Sodium

Sleep Tight and Wake Up Right

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The Value of a Good Night's Sleep

Health & Wellness

Get Your Vitamin Zzz's

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How a Good Night’s Sleep Can Help You Eat Better and Eating Better Can Help You Sleep

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Five Apps to Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Wake Up Feeling Rested

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How to Win at Mornings

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Four Smoothies to Start Your Day Right

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Caffeine: What’s in a Cup?

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