Recipes
Master these foundational recipes and techniques to build your culinary expertise. Each base recipe can be modified endless ways to create your own signature dishes. Many recipes connect to our cooking lessons for deeper understanding.
Meat Dishes
Master the essential techniques for cooking different cuts of meat perfectly.
- •Perfect different cooking methods for each cut
- •Master meat temperature control
- •Learn sauce and seasoning pairings
Fish & Seafood
Learn the delicate art of cooking fish and seafood to perfection.
- •Master fish cooking techniques
- •Perfect shellfish preparation
- •Learn fresh seafood handling
Vegetable Preparations
Essential methods for preparing vegetables that can be adapted endless ways.
- •Master roasting techniques
- •Perfect steaming and blanching
- •Learn vegetable sauce pairings
Pasta Dishes
Perfect the art of pasta cooking with these adaptable base recipes.
- •Master basic pasta cooking techniques
- •Create foundational pasta sauces
- •Learn pasta and sauce pairing principles
Rice & Grains
From perfect risotto to fluffy rice, master the essentials of grain cooking.
- •Perfect basic risotto technique
- •Master various rice cooking methods
- •Learn grain cooking principles
Soups & Broths
Build a strong foundation with essential broths and soup bases.
- •Create versatile stock bases
- •Master clear and creamy soups
- •Learn soup garnishing techniques
Street Foods
Bring global street food flavors into your kitchen with these authentic recipes.
- •Create authentic handheld foods
- •Master quick cooking techniques
- •Learn flavor-packed street food sauces
Base Sauces
Master the fundamental sauces that form the backbone of countless dishes.
- •Learn the five mother sauces
- •Create flavorful curries and ragus
- •Master emulsified sauces like mayonnaise
Baking Basics
Learn the core recipes that form the foundation of great baking.
- •Master basic bread dough
- •Perfect pie and pastry crusts
- •Create versatile cake bases
Desserts
Create delicious sweet treats from simple to sophisticated finishes for any meal.
- •Master custards and creams
- •Perfect chocolate techniques
- •Learn fruit-based dessert principles
Each base recipe comes with detailed instructions, variations, and tips for customization.
Perfect the base recipe first, then make it your own with creative variations.
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