Chef’s Knife + Chopping Tutorial
Welcome! I’m so happy you’re here. Below you will find a series of videos that I hope offer some guidance in how to confidently approach chopping some of the items we use most: onions, carrots, garlic, etc.
Throughout the videos, I mention some of the tools I reach for most often. I’ve linked to them below the videos as well.
Happy chopping!
Chopping Tutorial
Chef’s Knife + 3 Ways to Cut an Onion
My favorite tool in the kitchen, hands down, is my high carbon, stainless steel chef’s knife. I always recommend investing in a full tang handle because your knife will last longer. Here are three of my favorite blades:
Wusthof Classic 8-inch Chef’s Knife
Mercer Culinary Renaissance 8-Inch Chef’s Knife
Mac Mighty Professional Hollow Edge Chef’s Knife, 8-inch
I also highly recommend a set of metal bowls for collecting scraps instead of making multiple trips to the trash can.
How to Open and Cut a Bell Pepper
I can’t stress enough the value of a large, stable cutting board and a bench scraper. Here are some durable wood cutting boards to maximize work-flow:
Walnut End Grain – 18 x 12 inches
How to Cut Broccoli Into Florets
Chopping Garlic and How to Use Each Cut
How to Slice + Julienne + Roll Cut a Carrot
Favorite peeler: Original Vegetable Peeler Carbon Steel Blade
I hope you find the videos and recommended gadgets helpful.
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