The basics of starch as a thickening agent in sauces; Brief science of culinary thickeners; Describes the proper use and application of cornstarch, flour, tapioca flour, arrowroot, and potato starch.

The egg is the ultimate culinary paradox: it is the simplest ingredient in the pantry, yet it remains the most difficult to truly master. To the casual cook, it is merely breakfast, but to the…

Let’s Be Real: Culinary School Isn’t Just About the Meat Anymore For a long time, the traditional path through culinary school felt like a non-stop rotation of "Meat 101." You learned how to sear a…

What you need to learn from this post What are the differences between the four varieties of dressings? How do you prepare vinaigrettes and emulsions? What are various common dips and how do you prepare…

In an era of foams, fermentations, and global fusion, classic salads might seem basic—but for culinary students, learning to make them well is foundational. Classic salads teach essential skills that extend far beyond the bowl, shaping how future chefs understand balance, technique, and discipline.

There are two basic kinds of soup: clear soups and thick soups. Clear soups include flavored stocks, broths, and consommes. Examples include chicken noodle soup, minestrone (a tomato-based vegetable soup), and onion soup. Thick soups…

The recipe for the longest continually present menu item available to US Senators: Senate Bean Soup. A little history and how to make it….

There are a couple of recipes that rely on your skill with a knife and they are EXCELLENT ways to practice handling a chef’s knife. Give these a try!