Home Cooking NY
You do not need to know much more than the fact that this five-part series will teach you everything you need to know for a lifetime of loving cooking. While being designed for the more beginner experience level, anyone with an interest and excitement to cook will certainly get their money's worth.
WEEK 1: Knife Skills
SKILLS COVERED: Knife Skills: Holding, Sharpening, Mincing, Dicing, Slicing, Julienne, Chiffonade
YOU’LL MAKE: The Best Vegetable Soup with Herb Pesto
WEEK 2: Vegetable Techniques
SKILLS COVERED: Blanching/Shocking, Roasting, Sautéing, Seasoning Techniques (balancing salt/fat/acid)
YOU’LL MAKE: Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes, Quick Pickles, String Beans Vinaigrette, Swiss Chard with Almonds and Lemon
WEEK 3: Chicken Techniques
SKILLS COVERED: Breaking Down a Whole Chicken, Understanding White Meat vs. Dark Meat, Sautéing, Pan-Roasting, How to Make a Pan Sauce, How to Make a Good Stock
YOU’LL MAKE: Chicken Breasts with White Wine Pan Sauce, Pan-Roasted Lemon-Rosemary Chicken, Chicken Stock
WEEK 4: Eggs
SKILLS COVERED: Egg Chemistry, Separating Eggs, Whipping Whites
YOU’LL MAKE: Frittata, Poached Eggs over Greens, Dark Chocolate Torte
WEEK 5: Legumes + Grains
SKILLS COVERED: Working with Beans, Dried and Canned; Working with Whole Grains, Risotto 101
YOU’LL MAKE: Smoky Black Beans, Parmesan Risotto with Peas, Perfect Rice Pilaf