On the small screen, Gordon Ramsay's known more for doling out colorful insults than cooking tips. And he'll be the first to let his Twitter followers know the meals they cook look inedible. But when you wade through the expletives and the affronts, you'll find the real reason Ramsay is so beloved in the culinary world: He's a damn good chef. And he proves it on his social media channels and in the rare Reddit AMAs he hosts. We sifted through them all to cull some of the best tips Ramsay hasn't shared on TV. Now get the f**k to reading

A knife's power is in its handle.

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Patience is a virtue.

The French know best.

Here's how your garden should grow.

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Get your onions drunk.

Put your herbs in the microwave.

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Push boundaries.

Egg yourself on.

Pasta doesn't have to be boring.

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Get into hot water.

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