Top 10 Ingredients: The Unspoken Rules of Cooking

10. Cheese

Because, let's face it, everything is better with cheese.

See our special section on the 10 best types of cheese for any occasion

9. Eggs

Scrambled, fried, poached, boiled... the possibilities are endless!

Explore the versatility of eggs in cooking

8. Bacon

Because everything is better with bacon, except maybe health food.

Discover the magic of bacon in the kitchen

7. Onions

Chopped, sliced, or caramelized - the onion is the unsung hero of cooking.

Uncover the onion's secret life in the kitchen

6. Tomatoes

The juiciest, reddest, most essential of fruits... er, vegetables.

Get the scoop on the tomato family

5. Avocado

Guacamole, anyone?

Learn the art of slicing and dicing avocados

4. Chicken

For when you want protein, but not too much protein.

The many faces of chicken in the kitchen

3. Cinnamon

The spice of life, and a pinch of sugar.

Warm up with cinnamon's sweet and spicy charm

2. Coffee

The ultimate pick-me-up, and a dash of energy.

Brewing up the perfect cup

1. Salt

The unsung hero of flavors, and a pinch of everything.

The secret life of salt in the kitchen