Ever find yourself confused when a recipe tells you to cut something lengthwise or crosswise? Not to worry. Here's how to ...

1 bunch fresh spearmint. 1 small bunch scallions, green parts cut into 3-inch pieces. 2 medium-size white onions, ends trimmed, peeled, and cut in half crosswise, divided. 1 tablespoon black ...

Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and set aside in a bowl to cool. Peel off 24 large outer leaves, and trim the bases. Cut 2 of the endive cores crosswise into 1/4-inch slices and toss with the celery.

Cut bacon in half crosswise. Wrap a half strip of bacon around each cocktail sausage, securing with a toothpick. Arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate 30 minutes.

1 To cut parsnips: Trim tops and bottoms; peel, and slice in half crosswise to separate thick and narrow parts. Halve or quarter thick parts lengthwise, until all ...