Basic Cooking – Knife Skills

I get asked questions fairly often about cooking basics like “what’s the difference between minced, diced, and chopped?” or “how should I cut up a ___?” So I thought a quick video would be good to demonstrate some basic knife skills, showing you how to cut up some of the items you’ll come across regularly in the kitchen.

Knife Skills

Most of you seasoned kitchen vets probably have your own styles and know what the various instructions mean. But for the beginners, it’s time to start learning how to make your cooking life easier. So here’s your 10 minute primer on wielding a mean knife and changing the way you cook.

About Scott

Scott Kustes loves to cook and loves to eat. He started Real Food University to help you get maximum enjoyment out of the meals that you eat. To find out more about how he has rebelled against the fast food culture and counting calories or carbs, join the Real Food Revolution.

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