Techniques

Build your cooking techniques to interact with ingredients in new ways. Level 1 techniques will already help you cook many recipes, in fact, most home cooks flourish with Level 1 and 2 techniques. Most of all, have fun with learning and discovering.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Dice
Seed
Blanch
Roast Nuts
Sharpening Knives
Mince
Zest
Peel
Simmer
Boil
Vegetable Storage
Julienne
Rub
Microwave
Bake
Chill
Freeze
Sear
Whisk
Chiffonade
Stirfry
Saute
Marinate
Pressure Cook
Reduce
Hand Blend
Slow cook
Steam
Fry
Poach
Debone
Clarify the butter
Roux
Mandolin
Wrap - cooked
MierPoix
Torch
Deep Fry
De-vein

Ingredients

Pick up quick tips on prepping ingredients. Try prepping on Sunday night for fast cooking in the week to follow. Learn the nature of ingredients to start improvising and playing in the kitchen.

Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4
Garlic
Tofu
Chili Pepper
Onion
Bell Pepper
Broccoli
Tomato
Green beans
Oyster mushrooms
Shiitake Mushrooms
Rice
Leek
Cauliflower
Cabbage
Canteloupe
Watermelon
Eggplant
Calabash
Chard
Persimmon
Pomelo
Bok Choy
Brussels Sprouts
Corn Starch
Fresh Spring Roll Wrapper
Artichoke
Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
Beets