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    How to Make Swiss Meringue
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Apr 7
    • 1 min

    How to Make Swiss Meringue

    If you have never made Swiss meringue, here is a video showing just how simple it is to make. Add some butter and it is my personal...
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    Meatball Shaping "Hack"
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Meatball Shaping "Hack"

    Have you ever tried to make meatballs, but the meat keeps sticking to your hand when you try to shape them? Here is a great "hack" for...
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    I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Biscuit Cutting
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Biscuit Cutting

    Learn the common mistakes people make when cutting out biscuits (and how to correct them) in this short video. Looking for a bench...
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    Getting Dough Off Your Hands
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Sep 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    Getting Dough Off Your Hands

    Are you trying to figure out how to get that wet dough off your hands? This short video shows you the trick!
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    Oiling Grill Grates
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Aug 18, 2021
    • 1 min

    Oiling Grill Grates

    Have you ever wondered the best way to get your grill grates evenly coated with oil? Have you ever wondered what to do when you spill a...
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    Creme Anglaise
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Jul 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    Creme Anglaise

    Learn how to make Creme Anglaise from start to finish in this video! An absolute necessity when making this (and really most) custards is...
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    Broccoli Stems
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 1 min

    Broccoli Stems

    Are you wasting your broccoli stems? In this short video, I show you how to use even more of this delicious (and healthy!) vegetable.
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    Shaping Siu Mai
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Jun 10, 2021
    • 1 min

    Shaping Siu Mai

    Here is a video showing how easy it is to shape and cook siu mai! If you are making these, you do need a bamboo steamer. Here is a link...
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    Fried Fish Tacos!
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Jun 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    Fried Fish Tacos!

    Have you ever wondered how to make the perfect fried fish taco? Wonder no more! Here is a video showing you exactly how to do it: I did...
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    Handling and Cutting Chiles
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • May 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    Handling and Cutting Chiles

    Here is a brief video showing you how to handle and dice chiles.
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    Handling fava beans
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • May 13, 2021
    • 1 min

    Handling fava beans

    Did you know you actually have to peel fava beans twice? It's not hard at all, if you know a couple of tricks. Here is a video showing...
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    Shaping Palmiers
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Apr 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    Shaping Palmiers

    Here is a quick video showing you how to shape palmiers. If you don't have a bench scraper, it will be the most useful tool you find in...
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    How to shape and cook potstickers
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Apr 29, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to shape and cook potstickers

    Here is a video showing how to shape and cook potstickers!
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    How to Truss Poultry
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Apr 6, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to Truss Poultry

    Trussing helps whole poultry cook more evenly in the oven, and it gives a more attractive final result. It is very simple to do. This is...
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    How to Spatchcock a Chicken
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Apr 1, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to Spatchcock a Chicken

    If you have ever wondered how to get your whole chicken to cook faster in the oven without breaking the whole thing apart, this is the...
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    Salt
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Salt

    There are so many types of salt out there! It's hard to know which one to use and when. I made a video showing you the differences...
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    Simple Syrup
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Mar 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Simple Syrup

    Simple syrup is just that: simple. You already have the ingredients at home likely, and it won't take long to make. There is no need for...
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    How to Prep a Rack of Ribs
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Mar 2, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to Prep a Rack of Ribs

    Do you know the main step you need to take with your ribs before you cook them (even before seasoning!)? This video explains the simple...
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    How to Peel and Slice a Mango
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Feb 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    How to Peel and Slice a Mango

    Learn the trick to peeling and slicing a mango in this short video.
    14 views0 comments
    Rolling Summer Rolls
    Rochelle Van Der Merwe
    • Feb 24, 2021
    • 1 min

    Rolling Summer Rolls

    Have you ever wondered how to make the fresh, delicious summer rolls (sometimes called spring rolls but they aren't cooked) that you can...
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