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Getting started
Four videos to introduce getting ready to cook and weighing/measuring.
Getting ready to cook
A short video which demonstrates the steps needed to get ready to cook.
Weighing ingredients
This video shows how to weigh ingredients using digital scales.
Measuring liquids
This video shows how to measure liquids accurately using a measuring jug.
Measuring with spoons
This video shows how to measure accurately with spoons.
Preparing ingredients
Thirteen videos showing how to prepare a range of ingredients safely - including knife skills.
Using a knife - the claw grip
This video shows the claw grip, a safe cutting technique to slice and dice foods.
Using a knife - the bridge hold
This video shows the bridge hold, a safe cutting technique to cut foods in half, quarters or chunks.
Using a knife - fork secure
This video shows the ‘fork secure’ technique. It’s a safe way to slice food.
Using a grater
This video shows how to grate three different foods.
Using a vegetable peeler
This video shows how to use a vegetable peeler.
Zesting and squeezing
A video looking at zesting and squeezing.
Handling eggs
This video shows how to crack and separate eggs.
Preparing an onion
This video shows how to peel, slice and dice an onion carefully.
Preparing garlic
This video shows how to prepare and crush a clove of garlic.
Preparing fresh ginger
This video shows how to prepare fresh ginger.
Preparing chili
A video about preparing chili.
Preparing raw meat
This video shows how to remove the fat from raw meat, as well as cut it.
Removing the skin from a fillet of fish
This video shows how to remove the skin from a fillet of fish.
Preparing chicken
A video looking at how to prepare chicken.
Draining hot water
This video shows how to drain hot water from a saucepan.
Using flour
Five videos showing how to rub-in, form a dough, roll out a dough, fold a mixture and spoon mixture into cases.
Rubbing in
This video shows how to rub fat into flour – called rubbing in.
Forming a dough
A video looking at forming a dough.
Rolling out
A video looking at rolling a dough.
Folding in
A video looking at folding in.
Spooning mixture into cases
A video looking at spooning a mixture.
Making a sauce
Two videos showing how to make a white and a tomato sauce.
White sauce
A video about making white sauce.
Tomato sauce
A video about making tomato sauce.
Using equipment
Four videos showing how to use small pieces of electrical equipment safely.
Using an electric hand whisk
This video shows how to use an electric hand whisk safely.
Using a hand-held blender
This video shows how to use a hand-held blender safely.
Using a blender
This video shows how to use a blender safely.
Using a food processor
This video is about using a food processor safely.
Using the cooker
Four videos showing how to use the cooker safely, including draining away boiling water (after boiling on the hob).
Using the hob (boil/simmer)
A video looking at how to boil water on the hob.
Using the hob (frying)
A video looking at how to fry using the hob.
Using the grill
A video looking at how to use the grill.
Using the oven
A video looking at how to safely use the oven.
Red meat skills videos
Meat preparation - knife skills
A video looking at different knife skills when preparing red meat.
Meat preparation - knife skills
A sheet to record notes whilst watching the Meat preparation - knife skills video.
Meat preparation - prepare, combine and shape
A video looking at ways to prepare, combine and shape red meat in dishes.
Meat preparation - prepare, combine and shape
A sheet to record notes whilst watching the Meat preparation - prepare, combine and shape video.
Making meat tender
A video looking at different ways to tenderise red meat when preparing and cooking different dishes.
Making meat tender
A sheet to records notes whilst watching the Making meat tender video.
Cooking meat - the hob
A video looking at using the hob when cooking with red meat.
Cooking meat - the hob
A sheet to record notes whilst watching the Cooking meat - the hob video.
Cooking meat - the grill
A video looking at using the grill when cooking with red meat.
Cooking meat - the grill
A sheet to record notes whilst watching the Cooking meat - the grill video.
Cooking meat - the oven
A video looking at using the oven when cooking with red meat.
Cooking meat - the oven
A sheet to record notes whilst watching the Cooking meat - the oven video.
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