Rochelle Van Der Merwe
How to Make Shrimp Stock
Have you ever wondered how to make your own shrimp stock at home? Here is a video showing you how!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Ribbon Stage
Have you ever read a baking recipe and it tells you to get eggs and sugar to ribbon stage? Or tells you to mix until it "sits on top"....
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 4, 2022
- 1 min
How to "mince" a shallot
Here is a way to "mince" a shallot without leaving the flavor all over the cutting board.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
How (and why) to score a duck breast
In this video you will learn not only how to score a duck breast for cooking, but why you should do it as well.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 2, 2022
- 1 min
Trick for Cutting Lettuce
If you have ever wanted to know the fastest and easiest way to cut lettuce, this video will show you how!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Apr 6, 2022
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 9, 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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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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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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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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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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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Apr 28, 2021
- 1 min
How to shape and cook potstickers
Here is a video showing how to shape and cook potstickers!
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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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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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