Basic Skills Day37 Videos

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How to Chop an Onion – Dicing an Onion | Basic Skills Day

It’s Basic Skills Day with How to Chop an Onion. Of all the cooking skills I’ve learned over the years, chopping and dicing an onion is the one skill that has made the most difference in terms of making cooking enjoyable. It is important to learn how to cut an onion properly—stabilizing the onion as […]
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What is Mise en Place – Everything in its Place for Recipe Preparation

Mise en Place (MEEZ ahn plahs) which means “everything in its place” is a French term. It is a technique chefs use to assemble meals quickly and effortlessly. It works by having all your ingredients measured, weighed, chopped and cut as well as getting all the pans, mixing bowls, tools and equipment needed. Devoting one […]
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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 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 […]
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How to Blanch Fresh Vegetables – Basic Kitchen Skills

How to blanch fresh vegetables is a basic kitchen skill that can be applied to a variety of fruits and vegetables. All you need is a pot of boiling water, a slotted spoon and an ice bath. Often used prior to freezing or canning, blanching can also be used in every day cooking as well. […]
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Measuring Wet and Dry Ingredients | Basic Kitchen Skills

Taking your recipes to the next level requires measuring wet and dry ingredients accurately, especially for baking. The tools and procedures for measuring dry ingredients are completely different from measuring wet (liquid) ingredients. Though they both have the same name, there is a difference between ounces, which measures weight and fluid ounces which measures volume. […]
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How to Make your own Pesto Sauce – Basic Kitchen Skills

No need to buy pesto in a jar. I will show you how to make your own pesto sauce. This recipe is so easy, it is 6 ingredients and 6 minutes. It is perfect for dipping bread, topping fish, chicken, pasta and making your own sauces. It is so fresh and tasty, you will start […]
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How to Hone a Knife – Honing vs Sharpening | Basic Skills Day

How to Hone a Knife is an important knife maintenance skill. I will answer the question about honing vs sharpening and teach you the skill of honing to keep your knives sharper longer. While there are several types of honing steels available, a basic still will do the trick. Place a folded kitchen towel on […]
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How to Make Scrambled Eggs for Beginners – Basic Kitchen Skills

Scrambling eggs is a basic skill every cook should have. Scrambled eggs should be light, fluffy and creamy, but most home cooks over cook them. Scrambled eggs for beginners will show you how easy it is and a good basic kitchen skill to have. A fun fact: most executive Chefs “audition” applicants by having them […]
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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 […]

Master the Art of Food Flipping with This Simple Technique🍳💥

Learn how to perfect the technique of forward and backward food flipping in this informative video. With a simple practice session using a pan and cereal, you’ll soon master the skill like a pro! #FoodFlipping #MasteringTheTechnique #BecomeAPro #CookingTipsAndTricks #QuickKitchenHacks #FlawlessFlip #CookLikeAPro #KitchenSkills #ImpressYourGuests #FunWithFood Full Video: https://youtu.be/RGfVCGme0u4 === 📑 NEWSLETTER === Get ONE email a […]
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How to Prepare Avocados – Basic Kitchen Skills

Everyone loves their avocados on toast or in guacamole, but I have seen so many people butcher avocados trying to get the tender flesh out. Let me show you how to tell when an avocado is ripe plus safe and easy ways to prepare them for your recipes.