If you had signed up for cooking classes hosted by a Chef............?

Question

what sorts of things would you want to learn about?

Answer 1

Well I took some culinary classes, and I just wanted to learn basics that everyone knows but not exact science. Kind've like..the what temperature you SHOULD pull out certain things so it'll be perfectly done w/carry over cooking. And things like..cutting onions in grids, lots of cutting techniques, learning how to plate certain dishes so they look very colorful yet simple on the plate. Learning what things go together, types of flavors that may seem weird, but just happen to mesh well together.
How to cook with certain herbs you like very much but dont use too often ie saffron, and/or using things you've never quite used before to make interesting dishes..i.e. Celery root. those are things that are good to learn. If this is an expensive class..i'd skip the basics, and learn that somewhere else (the cutting techniques, cooking times, cooking schedules, temps, sanitation etc.)..and go straight to ..what types of things should be paired with what, and plating techniques...creating menus etc..because if this is a GOOD chef..that is where more of the culinary expertise comes into play..creating the menu, the recipe, and pairing the right ingredients, tastes, smells, and wine together, as well as proper timing for the food, and season.
~G

Answer 2

Depends on what standard a cook you are- i.e. the basic knowledge, more advanced skills etc. What types of food groups you enjoy? What occasions you cook i..e lunch, dinner parties, buffets etc.

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Answer 3

The thought processes that leads to menu development, utilizing fresh, in season, local ingredients.
The proper time line and handling of foods to prepare a meal for 1 person or 30 people.
Kitchen short cuts.
Ways to utilize all parts of food to maximize flavor and minimize waste.
Substitution ideas in recipes.

Answer 4

If I wasn't already a great cook, I would want to learn how to make everything from scratch....especially stocks and sauces, in order to make classic upscale dinners.

At this point in my cooking experience, I would still like help with making a good buttercream with sugar syrup, and help with making breads and pastries by hand.

Answer 5

since i am a good cook, i would want to learn more about techniques than recipes. for instance, how to chop/prep foods more efficiently, quickest cooking methods to obtain maximum flavor/nutrients from foods, how to make everyday dishes look/taste like they were prepared by a 5 star chef, wine/beverage pairing with foods, etc...

Answer 6

Learn the fundamental skills needed in a kitchen like knife handling, sanitation, setting up a pantry, cuts of meats.

Answer 7

I'd want to know what things I've been doing wrong all these years. I can take criticism. But I'd also bark back that the way I do it works better for me. I would like them to tell me how to bake better.

Answer 8

Chopping and cutting skills/techniques
Sauces and uses of herbs
Presentation

Answer 9

cooking healthy vegetarian meals that don't use chemicals, preservatives, artificial flavor or colors, and that don't contain boatloads of unhealthy fats. There is so little information about what is really in our food supply