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How to hold and use a chef's knife
The pinch grip, the claw with your guiding hand, and the three cuts that cover most prep.
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Is the pan hot enough?
Three quick checks before the food goes in: the water drop, the shimmer and the sizzle.
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Your first loaf, start to finish
Mix, fold, shape and bake together, using the baker's percentage tool as you go.
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Using a probe thermometer
Where to put the probe, how long to wait, and how to check it reads true.
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Searing without sticking
Why food sticks, why it lets go, and how to get an even brown crust.
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Honing versus sharpening
What a honing steel does, what a whetstone does, and how often you need each.
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Building a curry base
Bloom the spices, cook the onions down and layer the flavour, step by step.
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First week in the kitchen
Knife, heat, salt and leftovers: the basics, in order.
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