Learning to cook shouldn't take decades. We broke down the core cooking skills into component parts so that you can get up to speed as efficiently as possible. The goal is to cook without recipes. Good luck! π§βπ³
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π¬ To watch a video introduction to this course, click here.
Table of Contents:
π₯ How to Boil Water (Boiling, Simmering, Steaming & Poaching)
π₯ How to Cook with Air (Roasting & Baking)
π³ How to Play with Fire (SautΓ©, Scramble, Sear & Stir Fry)
πͺ How to Wield a Knife
π₯ The Balanced Salad
π§ How to Hack Your Freezer
π₯ͺ Lunch 2.0
β² How to Stride Ahead (Meal Prep & Grocery Shopping)
π₯ How to Boil Water (Boiling, Simmering, Steaming & Poaching)
Level 1:
How to Make Tea π¬
Cooking Continuously β‘οΈππ¬
Level 2
How to Poach an Egg π¬
How to Cook Grains π
Oatmeal Delight π
π₯ How to Cook with Air (Roasting & Baking)
Roasting VegetablesΒ π
Kale Chips π¬
Sheet Pan Dinnersβ‘οΈ
Spaghetti Squash π¬
π³ How to Play with Fire - Sear, SautΓ©, Scramble
Introduction to Pan CookingΒ
Teaching Food to Fly (aka How to SautΓ© Vegetables) - video π¬
How to Scramble EggsΒ - video π¬
How to Fry an Egg - video π¬
French Toast π¬
Pan-Seared Fish - video π¬
How to Cook a Steak - video π¬
πͺ How to Wield a Knife
Basic Knife Skills π¬
How to Prep Lemon Slices β‘οΈπ¬
π₯π The Balanced Salad
Recommended Gear π
Lettuce & Greens: Selection & Care π¬π
CruditΓ© ππ
Summer Slaw π¬π
Vinaigrette & Dressing ππ
House Salad π¬π
Salad Toppings Reference Guide ππ
Toasted Nuts & Seeds π
Pickled Red Onions β‘οΈπ
π§ How to Hack Your Freezer
Flavor Cubes πβ‘οΈ
Pesto Cubes β‘οΈ
π₯ͺ Lunch 2.0
Cheese & Nosh Plate πβ‘οΈ
Taco Everyday π
Chicken Salad π
π How to Stride Ahead (Meal Prep & Grocery Shopping)
The Philosophy of MaxF (w/ Claire Conly, VP Analytics @ Thumbtack) π¬π
How to Write a Grocery List π
Pantry & Fridge Stocking π
The Sunday Meal Prep System π
Economical Cooking π
About Cooking Without Recipes:
π©βπ³ Cooking Level 2
Foundations
The Five Levels of Cooking
Goals for Level 2
Bone Broth β‘οΈ
Roasting/Baking - Level 2
Baked/Roasted Fish π
Shakshouka
Roasted Leeks
Roasted Potatoes
Garlic Bread
Spanish Omelette
Quiche π
Frittata π
Pizza π
Chicken & Rice π
Roasted Chickpeas
Chicken Pot Pie
Meatballs
Casserole (e.g., kugel, mac & cheese)
Lunch 3.0
Pesto Pasta Salad
Green Smoothie
8 min Toast & Eggs
Dressing Up Canned Soup
The Open Faced Tortilla
Udon/Ramen π
Grilled Cheese
Egg Salad Sandwich
Gravlax
Smorgasbord (e.g., herring & pickles)
Sausage & Spinach
Homemade Hummus
Boiling - Level 3
Chicken & Vegetable Soup π
PurΓ©ed Vegetable Soup β‘οΈπ
Lentils & Beans
Basic Curry
French Onion Soup
Poached/Sous Vide Chicken
Amazing Bolognese
Knife Skills - Level 2
How to Slice a Melon - video π¬
How to Mince Garlic
How to Peel a Kiwi
How to Prepare Strawberries
Butchering Butternut Squash
The Elevated Salad
Salad with Fruit, Nuts & Cheese π
Arugula & Parm
California Kale Ceasar
Kale & Root Vegetable Salad
Annaβs Salad Nicoise
Bitter Lettuce Salads (Radicchio, Fennel, Endives, FrisΓ©e)
Rotisserie Chicken & Veg Salad
Steak Salad
Homemade Croutons
Homemade Aioli/Mayonnaise
Pan Cooking - Level 2:
How to SautΓ© Greens π
How to Caramelize OnionsΒ
Pan-Seared Chicken (Chef Dennis Mabasa)Β π
How to Pan Cook Bacon
Stir FryΒ π
Fried Rice π
Burgers π
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Omelette π
Pan-Fried Tofu
Garlic Eggplant & Shrimp
Chicken Schnitzel
Striding Ahead (Meal Prep & Shopping) - Level 2
Selecting & Storing Produce π
Trader Joeβs Best Of π
Costco Best Of π
Sauces for the Week π
Spreads & Dips for the Week π
Healing Soups
βNon-Recipe Guidesβ
Beef Stew (aka Brisket/Cholent/Goulash/Boeuf Bourginon)
Braised Chicken (aka Coq au Vin)
Chili π
Lasagna π
Pasta Salads π
Risotto π
Sausage Soup
Stuffed Cabbage
Carnitas
Short Ribs
Creamy Potato (& Leek) Soup
Nachos
Toasts
DIY/Projects
Homemade Applesauce - video π¬
Homemade Jam β‘οΈ
Homemade Butter in a Jar
Compound Butter
Whipped Cream
Challah Bread
Popovers
Rugelach
Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
Matzo Balls
Chopped Liver
Gravlax
Hummus
Guacamole
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