Home Cooking Personal Chef

Brown butter to create beurre noisette, then sauté green beans with garlic, salt, pepper, and sesame oil for a smoky, nutty sesame coated side dish.

Explore how to choose and care for nonstick frying pans, from copper ceramic Gotham Steel to longevity tips, proper cleaning, heat management, and replacement signals.

Boil eggs with just enough water to cover them, set a 15-minute timer on high, then cool in cold water and peel for hard boiled eggs.

Master the three c's of mushrooms: cleaning, cutting, and cooking, through practical tips to elevate your home cooking.

Learn how to clean and prep mushrooms by wiping with damp paper towels to remove surface dirt, while protecting flavor and freshness by managing moisture and breathability.

Master practical mushroom cutting, from halves and quarters to whole mushrooms, with thickness tips and safe claw-grip knife technique for ready-to-cook prep.

Learn to cook mushrooms with minimal oil, letting them release moisture and brown, then finish with salt and pepper for maximum flavor; this prep primes mushrooms for any dish.

Learn garlic prep and chopping techniques: peel, smash, flatten, and finely dice, using a Chinese cleaver for safer and efficient prep, with a pinch of salt to release oils.

Learn to prep an onion and master two essential cuts—basic dice and Lyonnaise (radial) cut—for versatile use in fajitas, sautéed mushrooms, and everyday cooking.

Learn to caramelize onions and saute mushrooms separately, then combine for a versatile, healthy condiment you can use in eggs, sandwiches, or rice.

Master the fundamentals of omelets by preparing a three egg omelet with caramelized mushrooms and onions, parmesan, and avocado, while exploring country style and French style techniques.

Whisk three eggs in a bowl to aerate for a fluffy omelet, cook in an eight-inch pan with butter, salt, white pepper, and parmesan, then fold in mushrooms and onions.

Learn to quickly cook frozen green peas without adding water, using a hot pan, butter and olive oil, onion and garlic for maximum flavor and nutrition.

Learn to cook frozen broccoli by sautéing on a hot pan to evaporate surface water, then season with salt, pepper, and a splash of sesame oil or butter for flavor.