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Cooking Tips

    

Dicing

VIDEO How to get that fine uniform cut. Chefspencil.com - Dicing

Food & Wine Pairing Tips

NEW Choosing the right wine to serve Chefspencil.com - Food & Wine Pairing Tips

Knives-Keeping them sharp

FEATURED Maintaining the friendship between you and your knives. Chefspencil.com - Knives-Keeping them sharp

Cooking Steak

FEATURED Get a perfect result every time. Chefspencil.com - Cooking Steak

Peeling Pomelo

For those perfect pomelo fillets Chefspencil.com - Peeling Pomelo

Correct set up of your chopping board I

VIDEO A poorly cared for or set chopping board is some times more dangerous than your knife Chefspencil.com - Correct set up of your chopping board I

Knives-Getting Them Sharp

A sharp knife is a Chefs best friend. Chefspencil.com - Knives-Getting Them Sharp

Care of your Chopping Board

How to clean your Chopping Board for safe food preperation Chefspencil.com - Care of your Chopping Board

Trick with a Spring Form Tin

No more problems from spring form tins. Chefspencil.com - Trick with a Spring Form Tin

Storing Fresh Picked Herbs

Get the most from your fresh herbs Chefspencil.com - Storing Fresh Picked Herbs

Juicing Citrus

The easiest way to remove all the juice Chefspencil.com - Juicing Citrus

Knives-Storage

If you look after them they will look after you. Chefspencil.com - Knives-Storage

Muddling

A valuable technique for any bartender. Chefspencil.com - Muddling

Cleaning Mussels

How to clean mussels. Chefspencil.com - Cleaning Mussels

End of Onion Tears

Don’t get sad, get even. Chefspencil.com - End of Onion Tears

Steak Cuts

Choosing the perfect cut of steak to suit your tastes. Chefspencil.com - Steak Cuts

Braising

The ultimate in slow cooking. Chefspencil.com - Braising

Blanching

A simple description of an easy yet important kitchen process. Chefspencil.com - Blanching

Infusing

Flavour any liquid with your favourite ingredient. Chefspencil.com - Infusing

Battering Fish

How to get a perfect crispy batter every time. Chefspencil.com - Battering Fish

Salt vs. Salt

We explain when to use what salt and why. Chefspencil.com - Salt vs. Salt

Deglazing

Putting the flavour into your food and not your kitchen drain. Chefspencil.com - Deglazing

Whisking Egg Whites

Everything you need to know to get perfectly whisked egg whites every time. Chefspencil.com - Whisking Egg Whites

Olive Oils

Different oils explained. Chefspencil.com - Olive Oils

Caramelising Crème Brulee

How to get that beautiful caramelised topping. Chefspencil.com - Caramelising Crème Brulee

Cooking Fluffy Rice

Get consistently perfect fluffy rice every time. Chefspencil.com - Cooking Fluffy Rice

Chef Hierarchy

A description of all those French sounding Chef titles. Chefspencil.com - Chef Hierarchy

Clarifying Butter

How to make this indispensable kitchen ingredient. Chefspencil.com - Clarifying Butter

Cooking Asian Style Rice

Perfect rice for your Asian dinner every time. Chefspencil.com - Cooking Asian Style Rice

Cleaning Prawns and Shrimp

How to clean prawns without destroying them. Chefspencil.com - Cleaning Prawns and Shrimp

Dredge

Coat it before you cook it. Chefspencil.com - Dredge

Crumbing

Get that crispy golden crust on your food. Chefspencil.com - Crumbing

Tempering chocolate

For that shiny gloss on your chocolate works Chefspencil.com - Tempering chocolate

Easter Eggs

A beautiful tradition Chefspencil.com - Easter Eggs

Cooking Globe Artichokes

Great for parties, appetizers or on it's own Chefspencil.com - Cooking Globe Artichokes

Blind Baking

Baking pastry without filling. Chefspencil.com - Blind Baking

Un-Corking Wine

How to get the cork out every time. Chefspencil.com - Un-Corking Wine

Chopping Herbs

Maintain the most possible flavour. Chefspencil.com - Chopping Herbs

Double Boiler

What it is and how to make one. Chefspencil.com - Double Boiler

Egg Freshness

A quick dip and you’ll know if that egg is fresh. Chefspencil.com - Egg Freshness

Peeling and Deseeding Tomatoes

A very useful tip to know. Chefspencil.com - Peeling and Deseeding Tomatoes

Pitting Cherries

A quick and easy way to de-seed cherries. Chefspencil.com - Pitting Cherries

Refreshing

A simple description of an easy yet important kitchen process. Chefspencil.com - Refreshing

Washing Lettuce

The only way to ensure you get all the dirt out of your lettuce. Chefspencil.com - Washing Lettuce

Folding

A delicate stir. Chefspencil.com - Folding

How to Poach an Egg

You can’t make eggs Benedict until you master the simple art of poaching. Chefspencil.com - How to Poach an Egg

Brie vs. Camembert

They are not the same cheese. Chefspencil.com - Brie vs. Camembert

Wine Viscosity

Does it viscosity equal quality? Chefspencil.com - Wine Viscosity

Wine Serving Temperatures

The right temperature will ensure better enjoyment Chefspencil.com - Wine Serving Temperatures

Roasting Meat to the desired Doneness

The perfect roast will get the accolades Chefspencil.com - Roasting Meat to the desired Doneness

Tender White Asparagus

Healthy spring time specialty Chefspencil.com - Tender White Asparagus

Lining Cake Tin

A quick and easy way to get that cake tin lined perfectly every time. Chefspencil.com - Lining Cake Tin

Shucking Oysters (from the back)

Shuck em yourself and you’ll know they’re fresh. Chefspencil.com - Shucking Oysters (from the back)

Shucking Oysters (from the front)

Shuck em like the pros. Chefspencil.com - Shucking Oysters (from the front)

Segmenting Citrus

More to it than it sounds. Chefspencil.com - Segmenting Citrus

Pin Boning Fish

A quick tip for getting those last few bones out of fish. Chefspencil.com - Pin Boning Fish

Roasting or Grilling Peppers (roasting capsicum)

Step by step instructions on how to grill peppers. Chefspencil.com - Roasting or Grilling Peppers (roasting capsicum)

Cartouche

French term for a very simple and handy piece of kitchen paper. Chefspencil.com - Cartouche

Quenelles, How To

A beautiful and simple 3 sided garnish. Chefspencil.com - Quenelles, How To

Preparing Banana Leaves

Perfectly acceptable to serve ethnic dishes Chefspencil.com - Preparing Banana Leaves

Decanting Wine

When, why and how to bring out the best in your wines Chefspencil.com - Decanting Wine

Roasting Chestnuts

Perhaps the healthiest autumn treat anywhere Chefspencil.com - Roasting Chestnuts

Trussing (Tying) Chicken

Something's just can't be shortcut Chefspencil.com - Trussing (Tying) Chicken

Peeling Pineapple

Perfection needs to be trained Chefspencil.com - Peeling Pineapple

Correct set up of your chopping board II

The best little tip I received in years Chefspencil.com - Correct set up of your chopping board II
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