Top Chef University (16 DVDs with over 45 Hours of Instruction)

Description

16 DVD BOX SET with over 45 Hours of Culinary Courses! Getting Started: Ready to get cooking? This course shows you how to prep your kitchen. Stocks, Soups, Sauces & Salads: This is where you'll learn about the building blocks of cooking: stocks, soups and sauces. Cooking Techniques I: Saute, Boil, Grill: This course covers the basic cooking techniques of sauteing, boiling and grilling. Cooking Techniques II: Roast, Braise, Fry, Confit: This course covers more cooking techniques. Vegetables, Eggs & Dairy: Do amazing things with the most basic ingredients. This is where we explore different possibilities and techniques with veggies, eggs, dairy and cheese. Pork & Poultry: This course brings you the best of poultry and pig. Explore a wealth of recipes for different cuts of pork, and chicken along with dishes created for turkey, quail and duck. Beef, Lamb and Beyond: We'll break down some of the basic cuts of beef and show you how to prepare them to perfection. Then we'll work with lamb giving you some great recipes before finally moving on to the awesome world of offal. From The Ocean: This course dives into the basics of fish and how to work with it to achieve amazing results. Immerse yourself in recipes for scallops, oysters, mussels, clams, shrimp, crab and lobster. Good Harvest: No need to go against the grain. Here you'll explore the art of making pasta and creating delicious dishes from grains like rice, bulgar, barley and grits. Just Desserts: Now it's time for the best part - dessert. Learn how to make fruits, cookies, cakes, pies, tarts, custards, puddings and more. Global Cuisine: Here's your passport to a world of flavors and exciting ingredients. We'll explore a variety of cuisines. Entertaining & Advanced: Now you're ready for something a little more...complicated. In this course, we'll cover some advanced techniques.