Master Chef Cooking Course

Master Cooking from Home with Chef Eric: From Basics to Gourmet

Unlock your culinary potential and transform your cooking skills with this comprehensive and engaging course. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to refine your existing skills, Chef Eric will guide you through every step of your cooking journey. From mastering basic knife skills to crafting gourmet plated meals, you’ll elevate your abilities and impress your friends and family with your culinary creations.

What You’ll Achieve By the End of the Course:

• Master Essential Cooking Skills: Learn everything from basic knife skills to advanced cooking techniques.
• Create Stunning Dishes: Craft beautifully plated meals that are sure to impress.
• Confidence in the Kitchen: Whether you’re a novice or an experienced cook, you’ll feel empowered and skilled in preparing meals with ease.
• Culinary Innovation: Experiment with new ingredients and cooking methods, allowing you to push the boundaries of your creativity in the kitchen.

Who Is This Course For?

• Beginner Cooks: No experience necessary—Chef Eric teaches you everything from the very basics.
• Intermediate Cooks: Perfect for those looking to expand their culinary knowledge and skillset.
• Home Cooks of All Ages: Both adults and teenagers can enjoy learning to cook with Chef Eric’s expert guidance.

Course Overview:
Chef Eric’s course provides an immersive, hands-on learning experience that includes easy-to-follow video tutorials, an exclusive E-Cookbook, and practical demonstrations that bring the world of cooking right to your kitchen.

What’s Included:

• Training Videos: Learn from captivating cooking demonstrations that break down complex techniques into simple steps.
• E-Cookbook: An exclusive, downloadable resource featuring curated menus, step-by-step recipes, and mouthwatering photos that will guide you as you cook.
• Master the Art of Cooking: From mastering basic knife skills to creating exquisite plated meals, Chef Eric will guide you through the essential techniques.
• For All Skill Levels: The course is designed for both beginners and seasoned cooks looking to expand their culinary horizons.

Why Take This Course?

• Learn from a Professional: Chef Eric’s expertise and passion for cooking will empower you to unleash your full culinary potential.
• Comprehensive Curriculum: From the basics to advanced cooking techniques, this course covers it all.
• Perfect for Home Cooks: Whether you’re cooking for yourself, family, or friends, you’ll gain the confidence to cook restaurant-quality meals in your own kitchen.
• Enjoy Cooking Again: Cooking won’t be a chore anymore—it’ll become a fun and fulfilling experience.

Requirements to Join:

• No prior experience needed—just a passion to learn and improve your cooking skills.
• A kitchen with basic cooking tools and equipment.

EPISODE #1 – Knife Skills: The Foundation of Precision

• Key Focus: Mastery of knife skills, from choosing the right knife to proper techniques for cutting, shaping, and maintaining knives.
• Recipes:
  • Knife Sharpening/Honing
  • Knife Skills – Dice and Julienne
  • Potatoes and Onions
  • Tomato Pico de Gallo
  • Bonus Recipes:
    • Potato Carrot Mash
    • Caramelized Onions
    • Tomato Concasse

EPISODE #2 – All About Stocks: Building Flavor Foundations

• Key Focus: Mastering the art of stocks with a focus on vegetable, beef, and chicken, and the use of bouquet garni to elevate flavor.
• Recipes:
  • Bouquet Garni/Sachet D’epices
  • Stock Making (White Beef, Brown Chicken, Vegetable Stock, Bone Broth)
  • Bone Broth with Beef, Rice Noodles, and Mushrooms

EPISODE #3 – Grand Sauces: The Art of Saucing

• Key Focus: Mastery of grand sauces like Béchamel, Velouté, and Hollandaise, and the use of clarified butter and roux as key ingredients.
• Recipes:
  • Making Roux
  • Sauce Béchamel
  • Sauce Velouté
  • Individual Macaroni and Cheese
  • Individual Shepherd’s Pies

EPISODE #4 – Breakfast and Eggs: Unlocking Versatility

• Key Focus: Exploring the versatility of eggs in both savory and sweet dishes, focusing on techniques like poaching and making hollandaise.
• Recipes:
  • Poaching Eggs
  • Hollandaise Sauce
  • Eggs Benedict
  • Fines Herbs Omelet

EPISODE #5 – Vegetables: Cooking with Nature’s Bounty

• Key Focus: Techniques for cooking vegetables with an emphasis on freshness, storage, and creating flavorful dishes.
• Recipes:
  • Blanching Green Beans/Eggplant
  • Rendering Bacon
  • Cooking Mushrooms
  • Chiffonade Basil
  • Haricot Vert Amandine
  • Vegetable Ratatouille

EPISODE #6 – Potatoes: Culinary Masterpieces

• Key Focus: The versatility of potatoes, from puréeing to sautéing, and creating dishes that celebrate the humble spud.
• Recipes:
  • Types of Potatoes
  • Cooking Potatoes
  • Ricing Potatoes
  • Adding Cream and Butter
  • Sautéed Potatoes with Garlic
  • Potatoes Purée

EPISODE #7 – Pastas: Crafting Fresh, Flavorful Dishes

• Key Focus: The art of pasta-making, from dough mixing to creating dishes like Fettucine Alfredo and Vegan Spinach Pasta.
• Recipes:
  • Making Pasta Dough
  • Rolling Out Dough Using Pasta Machine
  • Fettucine Alfredo
  • Tagliatelle with Tomato Sauce
  • Bonus Recipe: Vegan Spinach Pasta

EPISODE #8 – Appetizers: The Art of Starters

• Key Focus: Crafting appetizers that impress, from grilling shrimp to creating vinaigrettes and skewers.
• Recipes:
  • Sauce and Vinaigrette Making
  • Peeling, Scoring, and Grilling Shrimp
  • Assembling Skewers
  • Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp
  • Caprese Skewers/Caprese Martinis
  • Mint Vinaigrette

EPISODE #9 – Dry Heat Cooking Methods: Sautéing and Roasting

• Key Focus: Mastering dry heat cooking methods like sautéing and roasting while focusing on plating and presentation.
• Recipes:
  • Sautéing and Roasting Techniques
  • Complete Meal Preparation: Protein, Starch, and Vegetable
  • Meal Plating and Presentation

With a blend of hands-on techniques and recipes designed to elevate the skills of both aspiring chefs and passionate home cooks.