Halve
Cutting food straight through the middle into two equal pieces. The first cut for most prep — squash, tomatoes, citrus, brussels sprouts.
Used for
- brussels sprouts
- cherry tomatoes
- citrus
- squash
In the kitchen
- use a sharp knife and a stable surface
- rock through round or hard food
- halve cut side down for easier next cuts
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