by Chef Todd | May 22, 2012 | cooking basics
Knowing how to braise is a cooking skill that’s widely misunderstood. Knowing WHAT to braise is even more confusing to most home cooks. I’ve taught this subject many times in my videos, as part of the curriculum in my web cooking classes, and on “Burn Your Recipes”,...
by Chef Todd | Apr 24, 2012 | cooking basics
Cooking becomes much easier when you discover that there are only two types of heat for cooking. We’re starting a new semester in culinary college, and this is the very first lesson. What type of heat you use and how you apply it to food is the basis of all cooking....
by Chef Todd | Mar 8, 2012 | cooking basics
If you want to know how to cut onions and aren’t easily fooled by late night TV commercials, I’m about to save you a tremendous amount of time and money. I have a neighbor that owns every kitchen gadget and appliance available. She must have the QVC shopping network...
by Chef Todd | Sep 16, 2011 | cooking basics
Great sauces can save a badly cooked piece of chicken. However, a bad sauce will ruin the best cooked meal. Being able to consistently create flavorful and smooth sauces is one of the best skills to have in the home kitchen. When you can make a variety of sauces, you...
by Chef Todd | Sep 7, 2011 | cooking basics
Watching Food TV won’t teach you to cook. Perhaps you shouldn’t believe or attempt everything on your flat screen that’s designed for entertainment value, not educational value. Neither will you learn to cook from a cookbook. Written recipes won’t teach you to cook...
by Chef Todd | Aug 4, 2011 | cooking basics
When you know how to sauté, then you have power over your food choices. It’s quick, easy, and you can sauté almost anything! Most cookbooks concentrate on the list of ingredients and forget to tell you HOW to cook. When you can repeat one cooking method, then the...
