Knife Skills
Course Overview
Start chopping! Learning to use a knife will radically change your kitchen experience. The more comfortable you are cutting food, the more you will cut. The more you cut, the more you cook. The more you cook, the better you feel, so get chopping and change your life.
In this course, you will learn the importance of selecting and caring for your knife- the most useful tool in your kitchen. You will be shown the correct techniques for cutting a variety of foods safely and effectively, and be introduced to cutting skills such as chopping, dicing and mincing. As you practice your skills and become more comfortable and proficient using your knife, you will be given a series of delicious recipes to prepare.
This course can be taken on demand, at your own pace. Once purchased, you have access to the course content and instructor support.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course you'll be able to:
- Understand how to select a knife and knife set
- Learn how to properly and safely handle a chef's knife
- Become comfortable cutting with a chef's knife
- Confidently execute a number of different types of cuts
- Learn how to sharpen and care for your knife
Course Syllabus
Knife Skills
This course charts a path for you to become more comfortable and proficient with handling a knife. Since a knife is the most important tool in the kitchen, we offer guidance on how to select and care for your knives while giving you ample opportunity to practice your skills.
Lesson 1
Course Orientation
Welcome to the Rouxbe Cooking School! This course will help you understand why knife techniques are critical for skilled cooking, establish your knowledge baseline and learn how you will take your knife skills to the next level.
Lesson 2
Selecting a Knife Set
Learn what to look for when selecting the right knife for you and why it's important to use high-quality knives.
Lesson 3
Proper Knife Handling
Learn how to safely and effectively use your knife.
Lesson 4
How to Cut with a Chef’s Knife
Tackle the techniques behind using most important knife in your kitchen: the chef's knife.
Lesson 5
Sharpening Your Knife
This lesson introduces you to ways to keep your knives sharp.
Lesson 6
Course Review
Practice Recipes
A few of the practice recipes you'll learn in this course.
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