Basic Skills Day29 Videos

Barbecue Sauce Made Simple – Make It Your Own Way!

Every family has their own Barbecue Sauce, from simple to complex, some sweet, some tangy, and some hot and spicy. But everyone needs a basic sauce to start from to develop their own. In the 1950s, Peter’s mother created a simple, inexpensive barbecue sauce that starts with tomato soup, not ketchup. The sauce is a […]
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Making Homemade Mayonnaise with an Immersion Blender in 1 Minute.

Whether you’re using it as a sandwich spread, a salad dressing, or a dip, homemade mayonnaise is always better than store-bought. With just a few simple ingredients and an immersion stick blender, you can whip up a creamy, delicious mayo in no time. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 2 egg yolks (x-large eggs) 1 tablespoon Dijon […]

How to Make Fresh Pasta from Scratch | Your First Homemade Pasta Dough

Whether you’re a kitchen beginner or an experienced cook, making fresh pasta from scratch is a great way to explore new flavors and techniques. I will show you how to make homemade pasta dough step by step, and you will never open a box of dried pasta again. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 1 Cup (160g) […]

How to Supreme Citrus – Basic Kitchen Skills

You eat with your eyes, so learning how to supreme citrus is a skill every home cook or chef should know. Transform your salads, desserts, and cocktails with this essential culinary technique. === 🍽🍸🥩 TECHNIQUE === With a sharp knife, slice off the top and bottom of the fruit – the stem and blossom ends. […]

How to Make Espagnole Sauce – 1 of the 5 Mother Sauces

Espagnole sauce is one of the five mother sauces that every cook should know. Originally known as the “brown sauce,” Espagnole is a rich, velvety, and savory sauce that is a staple in many French dishes. This sauce is the base for many other sauces, including demi-glace, bordelaise, and mushroom sauce. Whether you’re a professional […]
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How to Make Hollandaise Sauce – 1 of the 5 Mother Sauces

Hollandaise sauce is one of the five mother sauces that every cook should know. Using a double boiler, a whisk, egg yolks, lemon juice, and lots of butter, you will learn the best technique to control the heat and make a buttery and luscious sauce. === The 5 Mother Sauces === How to Make a […]
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How to Make Veloute Sauce – 1 of the 5 Mother Sauces

Veloute sauce is one of the five mother sauces that every cook should know. This basic kitchen skill begins with a blonde roux, which is butter and flour cooked together, then stock is added to turn it into a velvety sauce. === The 5 Mother Sauces === How to Make a Bechamel Sauce – https://youtu.be/naONPKHbp50 […]
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How to Make Bechamel Sauce – 1 of the 5 Mother Sauces

Bechamel sauce is one of the five mother sauces that every cook should know. This basic kitchen skill begins with a blonde roux, which is butter and flour cooked together, then milk is added to turn it into a rich sauce. A good Bechamel sauce is key to making creamy casseroles, mac and cheese, lasagna […]
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How to Make a Simple Vinaigrette | Basic Kitchen Skills

Cheaper and healthier than store-bought salad dressing, a simple vinaigrette is a snap to make at home. It’s great on greens, vegetables and fruits. This basic skill teaches you the steps to balance flavors by using different vinegars, oils, herbs and spices. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 2 egg yolks (1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard or […]
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Stock – Basic Kitchen Skills

Why go through all the trouble to make homemade chicken stock when you can buy it pre-made? Making your own chicken stock allows you to control the flavor by adding or changing herbs and how much salt is used. It’s cost effective, and with a robust chicken flavor and tons of nutrients, it tastes better […]
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How to Break Down a Whole Chicken – Basic Kitchen Skills

If there’s one knife skill that can save you money, it’s how to break down a whole chicken. With a whole chicken and 10 minutes of work, you have the drumsticks, thighs, wings and the breasts for about the same price as a pack of two precut breasts. As a bonus, you have the backbone […]
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How to Make Roasted Garlic – Basic Kitchen Skills

Roasting garlic brings out the natural sugars and deepens the flavor. I will show you how easy it is to make, and no special equipment is needed. Soft roasted garlic will be your new spreadable spice. === 🍽🍸🥩 RECIPE === 2 to 3 heads garlic Olive oil Salt Foil Preheat oven to 350°F /180°C Remove […]