A cutting board that slides around with every knife stroke can be obnoxious as well as hazardous. To remedy the situation, chef Carl Heinrich of Richmond Station simply runs a dish towel under the tap, wrings out the excess water and slips the damp towel under his cutting board. The friction from the wet towel keeps the cutting board from moving, which could save you (and your fingers) from a trip to the emergency room.
Every week, we reveal a quick kitchen tip from a Toronto chef to help make cooking at home a little bit easier. Chef Tip appears on Wednesdays.