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FCS Episode 15| Classical Salads and Creamy Dressings

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In this episode of The Free Culinary School Podcast we continue our Garde Manger Course with a lesson on creamy and emulsified salad dressing, and talk about some classic salads such as the Caesar, Cobb and Louis.

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FCS Episode 14| Salad Greens and Vinaigrettes

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In this episode of the Free Culinary School Podcast, we start or next series with a 4 episode basic course on Garde Manger, which is also know as the “pantry” or “cold kitchen.” Traditionally, Garde Manger is the first station that every cook will work when just starting out in a professional kitchen, and the [...]

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How To Make A Vinaigrette: Technique and Recipes

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One of the simplest sauces out there is a standard vinaigrette used to coat lettuce greens as a nice, light dressing. But don’t be fooled by its simplicity, a good vinaigrette is something that takes knowledge and time to master; but if you don’t want to wait, here’s the basic run down. The standard ratio [...]

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Garde Manger Class Syllabus

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In the next series of The Free Culinary School Podcast, we will be discussing basic Garde Manger techniques. Garde Manger is the French term for the Pantry, also known as the “Cold Kitchen,” and is responsible for everything ranging from salads and cold apps, to charcuterie and platters. So here is the course syllabus for [...]

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The Flavor Bible: A Must Have For Your Library!

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Many people who listen to my podcast lately have heard me raving about The Flavor Bible. This book is probably one of the most valuable additions that I’ve made to my culinary library in years. Sure the Alinea Cook Book reigns supreme when it comes to food porn; just the layout sends shivers down my [...]

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