Basic Knife Skills
Knives are by far the most important tools in your kitchen, and handling them properly is essential. This online cooking class will teach you everything you need to know about knives—from choosing the right knife for the job to how to hold and sharpen knives. You will learn how to perform key skills, such as chopping an onion, mincing garlic, dicing vegetables, and chop herbs, with the goals of increasing your speed and improving your results.
- Introduction
- Lesson Overview
- Introduction to Basic Knife Skills
- Test Your Knife IQ
- Types of Knives
- Understanding Cutting Terms
- Core Technique Video
- Honing Your Knife and Proper Cutting Form
- Knife Skills Assignments
- Introduction
- Chop and Slice an Onion
- Mince and Paste Garlic
- Chop Parsley
- Dice a Carrot
- Slice Celery on the Bias
- Concept Review
- Quiz
