As Shape reports, according to Judy Joo, executive chef at the Playboy Club London, a judge for Iron Chef America, and an Iron Chef on the U.K. version of the show, “the foundation of a perfectly cooked meal is good prep work, and that begins with cutting technique. So what are you doing wrong and how can you improve your kitchen knife skills? These 8 simple tips will make a big difference in your cutting technique, and we promise you’ll notice a change in not just how you cook, but also what you eat. Let the kitchen fun begin!