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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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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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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

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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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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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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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 Make Italian Meringue

If you've ever wondered how to make Italian Meringue (add gelatin and it becomes a marshmallow!), here is a video showing you how. This...

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How to cook crepes

Here is a quick video demonstrating how to cook crepes.

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How to make caramel sauce

Learn how easy it is to make caramel sauce in this video.

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How to Make French Meringue

Learn how to make French meringue, including tips and tricks for ensuring the best results.

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How to Torch a Creme Brulee

Learn how to torch a creme brulee, including what sugar to use. Buying the right torch is imperative. Unfortunately I got cheap and this...

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How to Temper Egg Yolks

Learn a quick and easy way to temper egg yolks for all your custards.

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Separating Eggs

Learn how to separate eggs quickly and easily.

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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 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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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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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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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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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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How to Peel Hazelnuts

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

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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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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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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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Chef Ro's Cooking Camp: Muffins

Learn how to make blueberry muffins in this episode of Chef Ro's Cooking Camp! Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 cups all-purpose...

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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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