One of the take-away messages for me as a cooking instructor is that students often need more training in technique than in recipes. Unfortunately, they tend to choose classes based on what recipes will be taught, not on the techniques. Since the teaching of techniques can often be more effective with spoken words and moving picture rather than the printed word and still pictures, I’ve decided to produce some videos that emphasize a variety of kitchen techniques.

The complete list of technique videos (currently 14) produced thus far on à la carte is below. (The list is pretty short still!) Hover over a video title to display the video teaser or click the title to open the video.

You Say Tomato

Heat!

Getting Sauced

Chickening In

Start Your Asparagus

Salt of the Season

Measuring Up in the Kitchen

The Edge of Knife

No Strings (Attached)

Don’t Cry For Me Mr. Onion

Egg-cetera

Stirring Conclusions

Whisking Away

The Three Aspects of Knife Skills