Cut into small, even pieces and put them in large pot of cold, well-salted water; bring to boil.

Just remember to cook the pasta in well-salted water and time it a minute less than it says on the box.

Bring a large saucepan half-full of well-salted water to a boil.

Boil the noodles in well-salted water to cover until tender, about 5 minutes, depending on size.

Blanch the baby fennel in a large pot of boiling, well-salted water.

Bring 3 cups of well-salted water to a simmer.

Bring 4 quarts of well-salted water to a boil.

Place the shrimp in a bowl of cold, well-salted water.

Meanwhile, place 1/2 gallon of well-salted water over high heat.

Scrub the potatoes, and place them in a pot of cold, well-salted water.