TIPS AND TRICKS

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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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

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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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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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

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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Roux

Did you know there are 3 types of roux (fat and flour mixture that is cooked) and they all have different uses? Here is a video that...

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Mise en place

Have you heard this French term and wondered what the heck it meant? Here is a quick video that will show you how mise en place can...

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How to fold a papillote

Here is a video on how to fold a papillote for fish or for veggies. If you don't have parchment paper at home, here is a link to the kind...

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How to remove arils from a pomegranate shell

Want to get the seeds out of a pomegranate without making a mess? Here's a video to show you how. Bonus: you get to take out a little...

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How to work with lemongrass

Here is a quick tutorial on how to work with this delicious Southeast Asian ingredient.

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How to Measure Specific Ingredients

Not all ingredients are measured equally. Learn how to measure specific "tricky" ingredients in this video.

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Measuring Equipment

Are you using the right tool for the right job? Here's a video showing you which tools to use for measuring.

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How to Use a Scale in Cooking/Baking

Are you unfamiliar with how to use a scale for weighing your ingredients? This quick video will show you how! Though the scale in the...

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Weighing vs. Measuring

Not sure which you should do in a recipe? Here's a video showing you the difference.

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How to Cut Chives

Learn a "hack" for cutting chives

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How to Wash Sushi Rice

Learn a way to wash your sushi rice with minimal effort. If you are looking for a chinois, here is a link to one that is relatively...

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I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Dressing a Salad

Learn how to properly dress a salad in this video.

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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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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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How to Peel Hazelnuts

Learn a quick and easy way to peel hazelnuts using only a kitchen towel!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But...: Cracking an Egg

Learn how to crack an egg without getting shell in the egg and without popping the yolk.

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

Find out the best way to peel and mince fresh ginger.

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I'm Not Saying You're Doing it Wrong, But... (zesting)

Ever wondered why your Microplane just doesn't seem to work well anymore? Do you catch your knuckles on those teeth every time you try...

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