Here are some basic techniques and procedures that I refer to rather than repeat on The Messy Apron. The links are to posts that contain detailed descriptions and/or photos.
Blind Baking Pie Crust
Garlic-Salt Paste
Homemade Pasta Dough
Homemade Seitan
Pasta with Herbs and Optional Vegetables
Roasting and Pureeing Winter Squash
Roasting Bell Peppers
Roasting Cherry Tomatoes
Roasting Winter Vegetables
Toasting and Skinning Hazelnuts