Learn more about basic kitchen skills and tips in this short video series:
Before you cook: mise en place
Food professionals sometimes use the French phrase mise en place (pronounced meez-ahn-plahs) which means to ‘put in place’ when describing the process of setting up everything needed to prepare a dish or menu item.
When you start cooking, look for these steps outlined in the video below in the recipe you are using — it will help guide your mise en place!
Basic knife skills
In this video, you'll learn:
- How to safely hold a knife.
- How to cut different food items.
- Different definitions and techniques.
- Learn how to cut different veggies and fruit in our Chopping 101 guide
Measuring dry and liquid ingredients
In this video, you'll learn:
- How to measure different ingredients.
- Best techniques for measuring accuracy.
Selecting and storing fresh produce
In this video, you'll learn:
- How to select fresh produce.
- Suggested recipes based on the type of produce.
- How to properly store produce.
Cooking terms
There is a wide variety of different cooking terms and methods used in recipes. You can look up specific terms using this guide or view this video for some helpful tips.