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 […]
Equipment
Measuring Wet and Dry Ingredients | Basic Kitchen Skills
Taking your recipes to the next level requires accurately measuring wet and dry ingredients, especially for baking. The tools and procedures for measuring dry ingredients are completely different from those […]
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 […]
How to use a Mandoline Slicer Safely – Basic Kitchen Skills
Mandoline Slicers or V-slicers can drastically trim down prep time, but how to use a mandoline slicer safely is an important basic kitchen skill. Despite its intimidating reputation as one […]
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 […]
Chef Knives for Beginners and the Pinch Grip – Basic Kitchen Skills
It’s Basic Skills Day with Chef Knives for Beginners. A classic chef’s knife, with its broad, tapering blade, sharp tip and chunky handle is the workhorse of the kitchen. Practicing […]
My Top Ten Pantry Essentials | Let’s Celebrate TV
When picking up the main protein for your dinner, be sure you stock up on my 10 Pantry Essentials on your next trip to the grocery store. These items will […]
Top 5 Kitchen Essentials | Let’s Celebrate TV
Whether you’re just starting out or just want to improve your kitchen there are certain tools of the trade that are a must have in every kitchen. And if you […]
Cookbooks – Finding your Inspiration
Every cook should have a collection of cookbooks. From basic techniques and recipes to those written by celebrity chefs or about special cuisines. Cookbooks are a great source of inspiration […]
