Tagged: eggs

14 Oct

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How to Steam Eggs | Rouxbe Cooking School Lesson

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Steaming happens to be a fantastic and quick way to cook eggs. You can get breakfast on the table in a matter of minutes and have very little clean up.

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In this Rouxbe Cooking School lesson on How to Steam Eggs, you will learn how to steam eggs and test them for doneness. You will also learn how to incorporate other ingredients into steamed eggs to create a hearty breakfast or fancy brunch.

Happy steaming!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

11 Jan

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How to Make a Frittata | Rouxbe Cooking School Lesson

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Frittatas are Italian-style omelets which can be light and simple or hearty and elaborate. Since almost any type of filling can be added to a frittata, they are an excellent way to use up leftover ingredients in the refrigerator. One of the best things about a frittata is that you don’t need a recipe – you just need to follow a few simple guidelines.

How to Make a Frittata | Rouxbe Cooking School Lesson

In this Rouxbe Cooking School lesson, you will learn how to make a frittata. You will also learn how to choose the right pan and how to add a variety of ingredients to a frittata. Since the combinations are endless, frittatas never need to be boring and make for a quick and creative meal any time of the day.

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

21 Jan

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Omelets Lesson – Technique Tuesday

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January 20, 2009: New Lesson on Omelets -
oops…sorry forgot to hit the “send button” yesterday :-)

Omelets or Omelettes (French spelling) – which ever way you spell them – are one of the many reasons why eggs or so wonderful. For many, omelets are a Sunday brunch favorite. Served plain and simple, or filled with your favorite ingredients, a perfectly cooked omelet can be a sublime eating experience.

In the professional cooking world, the ability to make a perfect omelet is also a sign of a well-trained chef. The great thing though, is that while it does take a bit of practice, making a great omelet is within everyone?s reach.

In this lesson, we will guide you through the process of making omelets. With a little practice, you will be making omelets with your eyes closed…well, at least with confidence!

After you finish this lesson, instead of going out for Sunday brunch, why not invite some friends over and have an omelet party. Set up an omelet bar and start taking orders.

Lastly, for this lesson, we’ve introduced a new learning exercise where you are actually going to become the “teacher”. By teaching others, this will only strengthen your entire learning process.

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

25 Nov

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Egg Basics (Part 2) – Technique Tuesday

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November 25, 2008: New Lesson on Egg Basics (Part 2)

In Egg Basics – Part 1, you learned the anatomy of the egg and how to buy, store and determine freshness. You also learned how to boil and scramble eggs.

In this lesson, you will learn three other ways to cook great eggs – frying, basting and poaching.

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

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18 Nov

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Egg Basics (Part 1) – Technique Tuesday

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November 18, 2008: New Lesson on Egg Basics (Part 1)

Eggs are one of the most important ingredients in the kitchen. Despite their importance in cooking, many people don?t know a lot about eggs. Do you know how to determine the freshness of an egg? Have you ever tried peeling a hard-boiled egg and wondered why the shell won’t come off easily?

Learning the basics of eggs, from the anatomy to simple cooking methods, is something that will stay with you forever. In Part 1 of Egg Basics, you’ll be amazed at how “egg-cellent” properly-cooked boiled and scrambled eggs really are. So, get crackin’…

Happy Cooking!

The Rouxbe Cooking School Team.

p.s. Gifting Rouxbe Memberships for Christmas. Some Cooking School users have asked us if they can gift Rouxbe memberships this Christmas. Yes, you can! Click here for more details.