After years of blaming recipes, ovens, and bad luck, Sue realized the real trick to being a good cook is prepping ingredients ahead of time and using actual kitchen tools instead of whatever random spoon is closest. Turns out, when you chop first and own a decent knife, you're basically a professional chef.
Sue Discovers the Secret to Cooking… and It's Not Talent.
Turns out, when you chop first and own a decent knife, you're basically a professional chef.

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By MAGIC 106.7
Mar 23, 2026, 09:00 AM ET




