It might seem impossible, and if you try to just take it off the vine and let a knife do the work, then you’re right - pretty much impossible. But when your recipe calls for a peeled tomato and you’re thinking, “How Do I Peel a Tomato,” Chef Club comes to the rescue again.
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You can make a mean and delicious meal, but the presentation is a little bit lacking. Have you ever heard of chiffonade? It’s a great way to thinly slice a garnish, like basil, into beautiful ribbons that can make any dish look a piece of art. So whether you’ve just made […]

Here’s an ingredient you may not have used before but you definitely should consider. It’s spanish smoked paprika, otherwise known as Pimenton de la Vera. It comes in both sweet and hot varieties and both have an excellent smoky sensation that can be used to spice up a variety of dishes, such as […]

I usually like my asparagus blanched - just a personal preference. But here is a quick way to make Roasted Asparagus that is equally delicious!
At the beginning, see the technique of “snapping” asparagus at it’s natural breaking point in order to use the best part for cooking. Then, all you really have […]

Since shrimp can be so darn expensive, you don’t want to lose one to the charcoal at the bottom of your grill. And if you’re not a fisherman, you might not know how to best “bait the hook”. Oh, and you don’t want your skewers to catch on fire.
This is definitely a video […]

I love garlic! But one thing I don’t love is when I chop garlic and it sticks to the knife, to my fingers and anything else it touches. It adds extra time and frustration. Here is a quick video showing why adding salt to garlic, before you chop it, can make your […]

No more crying in the kitchen! Not over spilled milk and certainly not over cutting onions. Not any more at least. While it’s probably one of the most irritating tasks for the home chef, it doesn’t have to be for you.
Take a look at this video showing you how professional chefs cut […]