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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 19, 2020
1 min

Quickest way to shape gnocchi

If you are looking for a more "rustic" look, or simply don't have the time to individually roll and ridge all your gnocchi, use this...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 17, 2020
1 min

How to Salt Pasta Water

Learn the best way to salt pasta water (and why) in this quick video. If you are wondering about the salt that I use, I only like Diamond...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 11, 2020
1 min

How to Peel and Core a Pineapple

Pineapples are tricky. Sure - there are gadgets that will do it for you, but do you really have that much drawer space? If not, here is a...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 9, 2020
1 min

Best trick ever for parsley and cilantro!

If you use much parsley or cilantro in your cooking, then this is the trick for you!

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 8, 2020
1 min

Caramelizing Onions the Easy Way

Learn a quicker way of caramelizing onions without having to add any sugar.

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 4, 2020
1 min

I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Slicing Onions

Learn the most effective way to slice an onion for cooking with this video.

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 4, 2020
1 min

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

We all love to mince. Be it herbs or garlic, mincing allows the flavors to spread throughout a dish in a way that large pieces just can't...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Jun 3, 2020
1 min

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

You always see leeks at the grocery store, farmers markets, and in your produce box. But how exactly are you supposed to work with that...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 20, 2020
1 min

I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Deveining Shrimp

Learn how to quickly peel and devein shrimp. If you are looking for a good pair of kitchen shears, these are my favorite (and the ones...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 19, 2020
1 min

Chef Ro's Cooking Camp: Mac and Cheese

Learn how to cook bacon mac and cheese with Chef Ro in the latest installment of Chef Ro's Cooking Camp. Here are the ingredients you...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 17, 2020
1 min

Quick and Easy Crostini

With the weather turning nicer and some of the social distancing guidelines relaxing in some areas, people are starting to think about...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 15, 2020
1 min

How to Make Citrus Curd

Here is a video on how to make citrus curd, which has many uses in a pastry cook's repertoire.

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 13, 2020
1 min

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

Learn how to handle your eggplant before cooking (and why).

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 12, 2020
1 min

I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Frying Food

Most people end up with soggy-bottomed fried food. Find out how to avoid this in this video: If you don't have a deep fryer, a fry...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 9, 2020
1 min

Apple Galette

Here is a video showing how to make an apple galette with the dough in my previous video. Here are the ingredients for the filling: 1 1/4...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 7, 2020
1 min

Pie Dough Basics

Here is a basic video of how to make pie dough that includes cheddar cheese for an apple pie. But, you can also sub out the cheddar for...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

May 3, 2020
1 min

How to Poach an Egg

While this isn't the fanciest video I've shot, it can be quite helpful. Many people think it is very difficult to poach an egg, when in...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Apr 10, 2020
1 min

Chef Ro's Cooking Camp: Veggie Pot Pie

Come learn how to make a Veggie Pot Pie with biscuit topping in the latest installment of Chef Ro's Cooking Camp. Here are the amounts...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Apr 9, 2020
1 min

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

Have you ever wondered why chefs season from where they do? This video explains it all! As for the type of salt they use, there are two...

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Rochelle Van Der Merwe

Apr 6, 2020
1 min

I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Drying Meat

Have you ever wondered if you should dry your meat before searing (and why on Earth you would do that)? Here's a short video that explains.

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