Learn the basics of stir-frying from preparing the ingredients to the proper sequence and heat management. From a basic protein and vegetable stir-fry to fried rice or chowmein, we’ll stir-fry dishes that incorporate meat, veggies, noodles and/or rice. By having a few basic sauces in your back pocket, you’ll be able to add a wide range of dishes to your repertoire without relying on recipes. Once the prep is done, stir-fries are one of the fastest (and often healthiest) dishes to cook! As most of the prep can be done in advance, you'll achieve better-than-take-out food when your schedule is hectic.
Bone broth is an invaluable asset in the kitchen, prized for its rich flavor, health benefits, and versatility. Chefs rely on it to elevate their cooking—from exquisite soups and stews to velvety sauces and more. Commercially boxed or jarred concentrates often fall short, lacking depth, proper seasoning, or the gelatinous quality that gives homemade bone broth its body and healthful properties. With store-bought bone broth often being expensive, learning to make your own is both economical and rewarding. In this class, you’ll learn to make light and dark chicken stock, but the techniques taught can be applied to other types of bones, allowing you to create a variety of flavorful and nutrient-rich broths. Gaining the skills for making bone broth will transform your cooking and ensure better results every time—guaranteed!
The chef's knife is the single most important tool in the kitchen, yet knowing how to properly use it is a skill many home cooks overlook. Failing to hone this invaluable skill becomes a barrier to good cooking since poor knife skills make prep work feel like a horrible chore. A dull blade poses not only a hazard, but also compromises the integrity of everything you make. I am committed to dispelling any apprehensions surrounding the use of a sharp chef's knife through safe and simple exercises. Embrace knife proficiency, for it instills not only confidence, but also a newfound eagerness to explore the realms of cooking.
Learn the essentials of crafting restaurant-worthy risotto dishes from scratch - from the proper ingredients and equipment to the techniques for achieving creamy perfection. Uncover trade secrets and discover a basic formula that you can vary to create an endless number of new risotto dishes. Once this cooking technique is understood, your culinary skills are guaranteed to be elevated. Spend time in the kitchen with your newfound confidence making these sensational rice dishes and implementing your own flavor twists.
Delicious, pillowy homemade potato gnocchi is an Italian delicacy. Learn how to properly prepare this inexpensive, yet glorious dough! You'll discover different ways to shape and cook gnocchi, and how to sauce it. Additionally, you'll learn the proper methods to store gnocchi, allowing you to enjoy this elegant dish any night of the week. Say goodbye to buying those overpriced, hard and gummy dough balls on the store shelf and hello to scrumptious gnocchi made from scratch.