Recipes
There is no fluff here. No storytelling, just to the point ingredients and bullet point methods. There is no need for a “jump to recipe” button. The recipes are always at the top. There are video links to make things crystal clear. There is a button below each video. Click on it to open a pdf of the recipe for easy printing.
A recipe is a guideline, except in the case of baking. Baking requires following recipes/measurements. Cooking has principles. Here you will learn concepts and principles to expand your culinary foundation. When you understand the principles of cooking, then you will have the ability to bend the rules with success. The goal is to eventually eliminate recipes, outside of baking, and become creative and self-sufficient in the kitchen.
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Confit Duck Legs …in 5 simple steps (Season, Simmer Slow in Fat, Cool. Sear. Plate.)
Learn how to make Confit Duck Legs. Crispy skin and tender meat that falls off the bone. Confit Duck Legs are a special food. Master this technique and you will blow the minds of your dinner guests. This is an easier project than you think, it just takes a little bit of time.
The Do-it-All Dough …the most important Sourdough Recipe.
Use the Do-it-All Dough to make Sourdough Rounds, Ovals, Sandwich Bread, and even pizza. The concepts in this recipe will help you see how to scale a recipe up or down. This is an essential recipe that simplifies and clarifies how to successfully how to make Sourdough Bread. All of the steps are clearly laid out so you can understand exactly what you need to do and when.
Rendered Duck Fat…a how to.
Learn how to render duck fat to make it shelf stable and always availble as a cooking fat in your kitchen. Just by substituting duck fat you will add more flavor and depth to your food.
Chocolate Sourdough Bread with Chocolate Chips
Learn how to make Dark Chocolate Sourdough Bread. Use the standard sourdough bread recipe that you already know and turn it into something completely different without doing anything difficult or complicated. This Sourdough is not sour, it is pleasantly sweet without being sugary. It has a soft chewy crumb with a balanced chocolate flavor; and bursts of chocolate-y goodness from the chocolate chips.
Is Focaccia The Easiest Bread?
Focaccia! Made with your Sourdough Starter. It’s an easy tray bread. Minimal equipment required. Simple shaping process. This is a great same day bread and when it lands on the dinner table you will absolutely blow everyones mind that this came out of your kitchen.