Diamond Sharpening Steel
Today I’m going to give you a few tips on keeping your knife sharp with the Dexter Russell Sani-Safe Diamond Sharpener. A diamond sharpening steel is a must-have for maintaining …
How to Use A Chef’s Knife
Today I’m going to show you how to use a chef’s knife to cut a variety of fruits and vegetables. If you have to buy one knife for your kitchen, …
How to Poach Eggs
Do you know how to poach eggs properly without a lot of gadgets? Today I’m going to show you some of my tips for poaching eggs. This is an essential …
How to Make a Cheese Board
Have you ever wondered how to make a cheese board that’s worthy of your guests? If you follow a few simple rules, it’s actually very easy. In fact, it’s one …
How to Roast Beets
Have you ever wondered how to roast beets? I’ve been doing it for years in the restaurant, and this method was taught to me by my good friend, and late …
Neapolitan Pizza Margherita
In this episode of “Chef Tips,” I had the pleasure of visiting Executive Chef Greg Stillman to learn how to make an authentic Neapolitan Pizza Margherita. Stillman mastered this wood-fired …
How to Open Champagne
Every New Year’s Eve, many people wonder how to open champagne. In the video below, I’ll show you how to open champagne the correct way using tips I learned during …
Garlic Shallot Puree
This garlic shallot puree recipe is my secret ingredient for most recipes that call for fresh pure garlic. I first learned this recipe from my friend Homaru Cantu, of the …
How to Open an Oyster
Want to know how to open an oyster? Oyster shucking is easy if you have the right tools. I swear by my Dexter-Russell Oyster Knife, which I’ve had since I …
How to Cut a Mango
Cutting mangoes can be slippery and dangerous. In this video, I show you how to cut a mango properly while getting the most amount of fruit. I am using a …
Salting Eggplant
Salting Eggplant is an important step before making eggplant parmesan or any other eggplant recipe. To prepare the eggplant, cut it into slices and place on a wire rack. Salt …
Chef Percy Whatley
During a fall trip to Yosemite National Park, I had the pleasure of meeting Chef Percy Whatley, executive chef at world-famous Ahwahnee Dining Room at the Ahwahnee Hotel. During the …
How to Use a Sharpening Stone
Every home cook should learn how to use a sharpening stone. After all, how many times have you picked up a knife that was so dull that you couldn’t even …
How to Dice Bacon
Have you ever wondered how to dice bacon without it slipping and sliding all over the place? It’s much easier to dice bacon for soups or salads when it’s semi-frozen! …
How to Zest Citrus
In this video, I’ll show you how to zest citrus fruit. All you need is a lemon zester tool!
High Altitude Baking
Posted by Veronica Hill My first experience with the perils of high altitude baking happened in the winter of 1992, just a week after moving into our 6,000-foot-elevation home in …