Kitchen Academy Recipe Guide Ingredient Basics Equipment List Skip to Videos All | Toppings & Garnishes | Beans & Legumes | Knife Work | Baking | Protein | Produce | Pasta & Grain | Nuts & Seeds | Pasta & Grain, Cooking Grains Toasting grains before boiling is a great way to enhance the flavor, and after cooking, can be added to salads, soups and other dishes. Pasta & Grain, Pasta Follow this step-by-step guide to cooking pasta to the ideal al dente texture for perfect dishes every time.