12 Cooking Staples Everyone Should Know How to Make to Help Them in the Kitchen

There's a reason everyone's obsessed with it -- after all, who doesn't love fresh guac? Whether you're having it as a side with tortilla chips or just going to town for a meal, get the recipe here. 

Guaranteed to level up any brunch, french toast is like the more approachable-but-still-delicious sibling of waffles and pancakes. Add a little fresh fruit and you're good to go! Check out this recipe for french toast.

Hands down, homemade brownies are unquestionably better than ones from a mix. We don't make the rules, OK? Add a glass of milk for the finishing touch, and impress your friends and family with this rich and gooey brownie recipe.

We've made our peace with veggies, and that includes green beans. They're incredibly versatile in soups, stews, casseroles or as the perfect accompaniment to any meal! Try this simple and savory recipe. 

We'll be completely honest -- we can't get enough of this classic treat, because there's nothing quite like a fresh-out-of-the-oven chocolate chip cookie with a glass of milk. There's a reason it's such a beloved snack and dessert that we find ourselves reaching for time and time again! Check out this recipe.

Besides being a commonly-perceived remedy for colds, chicken noodle soup is the ultimate comfort soup across all cultures and countries. There's just something so satisfying about it! Get the recipe here. 

Ah, risotto -- a decadent Italian dish that requires a little more attention and care. Nevertheless, it's a crowd-pleaser and an important recipe to know by heart. Try this one!

The staple hors d'oeuvre before potlucks and holiday parties, deviled eggs take time and effort but are completely worth it. If you can master deviled eggs, you can master anything. Check out this recipe!

There's nothing quite like a savory homemade mac and cheese. No matter how many variations there are out there, there's always gooey goodness in every bite. We kind of imagine this is what heaven tastes like. Get the recipe here. 

Soft, fluffy and inviting with plenty of butter and syrup please! What more could you want? Try this recipe to get it down.

Spaghetti and meatballs: utterly delicious and a dinner favorite. Don't forget to add plenty of parmesan with this basic recipe!