Basic Skills Day37 Videos

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Frying Pans 101 – The Tale of 3 Skillets | Basic Kitchen Skills

Non-Stick, Stainless Steel and Cast Iron are the 3 of the most popular materials when it comes to frying pans, but each has its own strengths and weaknesses. Frying Pans 101 will help you decide which pan is right for your cooking needs. We will explore how each skillet fares with heat distribution, ease of […]
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When to Shake or Stir a Cocktail – Basic Bar Skills

When to Shake or Stir a cocktail is one of the burning questions for home bartenders and one of much debate, especially when talking about the famous martini. Generally stirred cocktails will be cold with little dilution, where as shaken cocktails will be extra cold, aerated and foamy. The general rule for shaking: When the […]
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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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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 […]

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. […]
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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.
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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 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 Poach an Egg – Basic Skills Day

It’s Basic Skills Day, so let’s learn how to poach an egg. Poaching an egg can seem like a daunting task, but it really is a basic skill that you can master with just a little practice. The secret is a little vinegar in the water, which helps the egg maintain its shape. === 🍽🍸🥩 […]
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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 Boil an Egg the Easy Way – Basic Kitchen Skills

How to Boil an Egg seems to be the simplest of tasks. But, it’s one that people struggle with often. Most people over cook them and you can tell by the dark grey ring around the egg yolk. I’ll show you an easy, foolproof method to make the perfect boiled eggs every time, no matter […]
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Basic Rules for Party Planning – Basic Kitchen Skills

We call our YouTube channel Let’s Celebrate TV for a reason. To celebrate and have parties. Here are my 5 basic rules for party planning. Although most websites will have dozens of rules, they all really break down to a few basics – here are mine. The Occasion – KISS (keep it super simple) – […]