Rochelle Van Der Merwe
Making a vinaigrette
Learn the basic formula and method for making a vinaigrette in this video. If you are looking for a good olive oil, this is the only one...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
The Professional Way to Dice an Onion
Here is how a professional dices an onion.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
Oblique Cuts
Learn a new fun way to cut a carrot (and some other vegetables)! This cut is called the oblique or roll cut.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 14, 2020
- 1 min
How to Prep a Portabella for Cooking
Learn what parts of this mushroom to use (and what to remove) before cooking.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 5, 2020
- 1 min
How to Know When Your Dough is Properly Kneaded
See what they mean when they tell you to make sure you can "pull a window" when kneading dough.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 5, 2020
- 1 min
How to Render Bacon Fat
Learn the best way to get the crispiest bacon pieces (lardons) and get the most fat for cooking in this video. If you are looking for a...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
How to Dice Fennel
Have you ever wondered how to dice this crazy looking vegetable? And what parts of it you are actually supposed to use (and how)? Here's...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
How to Cut a Scallion
Have you ever wondered how to properly cut a scallion (green onion) or what the different parts are used for? Here's a quick video...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Aug 3, 2020
- 1 min
How to Cut a Hard Squash
Cutting those hard squash (butternut, spaghetti, etc.) can seem darn right impossible sometimes. Here is a video that shows you the...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
How to Make Hollandaise
Who doesn't love hollandaise? My personal favorite of the mother sauces, this velvety, buttery goodness goes on just about anything (in...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
How to Check Oil Temp for Shallow/Pan Frying
If you have ever wondered the best way to check to see if your oil is the correct temperature for pan frying (hint: it's NOT throwing...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
Capturing "Corn Milk" for cooking
Learn how to get the most flavor and "power" from your corn cobs in this short video!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 22, 2020
- 1 min
How to Chiffonade Basil
Learn how to chiffonade (cut in to thin ribbons) basil and other large-leafed herbs!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 15, 2020
- 1 min
How to make gougeres
One of my biggest addictions is gougeres (or as my sister calls them, cheesy poofs). Learn how to make this highly addictive snack and...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Plumping Dried Fruit
When baking especially (and sometimes in savory cooking too), you want a "plumper" texture than standard dried fruit can provide. Here is...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jul 8, 2020
- 1 min
Making Garlic Paste
Sometimes you don't want chunks of garlic - not even minced. Then you make a garlic paste! Here's a quick video on how to do it.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 30, 2020
- 1 min
I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Ganache
Learn how to make a perfectly smooth ganache. If you notice the handle on the whisk in the video, it will be the most comfortable one...
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
Whipped Cream "Hack"
Learn a trick to making whip cream faster, while creating less of a mess to clean up later.
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 26, 2020
- 1 min
How to Peel Hazelnuts
Learn a quick and easy way to peel hazelnuts using only a kitchen towel!
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Rochelle Van Der Merwe
- Jun 24, 2020
- 1 min
More traditional approach to gnocchi
This is a video on how to shape gnocchi in a more traditional method. A bench scraper will become invaluable to you if you get one. I...
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