Knife Skills: The Fundamentals

In this comprehensive culinary workshop, Chef Paul will teach you the critical skills required to select quality knives for various kitchen tasks, maintain them properly for optimal performance and longevity, and master the essential cutting techniques of slicing, dicing, and chopping that will substantially improve your cooking across every course from appetizers through desserts.

Key skills you will develop include:

• Selecting the right knives for specific culinary tasks and learning proper maintenance routines to keep blades sharp and functional
• Perfecting slicing, dicing, and chopping techniques that increase both your speed and precision in the kitchen
• Learning to mince herbs delicately, supreme citrus properly, and chop vegetables expertly for diverse dishes and preparations
• Gaining practical experience applying your new knife skills while preparing a complete meal from start to finish

Supplies and materials:

• All ingredients, tools, and equipment needed for the class will be provided at no additional cost

Class highlights include:

• Preparing tomato bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil
• Roasting chicken paired with tender carrots and parsnips
• Creating roasted potatoes with caramelized onions and charred peppers for complexity and depth
• Making an elegant apple tarte fine, a French-style dessert

No prior cooking experience is required, and this class is ideal for anyone seeking to expand and strengthen their fundamental kitchen skills and knife techniques.