Common Kitchen Mistakes · Beginner
Cutting and Prep Mistakes
Learn the most common kitchen prep mistakes and how to avoid them, from a dull knife and incorrect chopping size to cross-contamination and preparing vegetables too early.
What Will You Learn in This Lesson?
- Sharpen a knife correctly and use it safely with the claw grip
- Chop vegetables into even pieces for balanced cooking
- Prevent cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards for raw and cooked food
- Prep onions and garlic quickly with the correct technique
- Complete all prep before cooking begins using mise en place
Equipment You’ll Need
Required
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Honing steel
- At least two cutting boards (separate ones for raw meat and vegetables)
- A stable cutting board
Optional
- Sharpening stone
- Small prep bowls (to separate chopped ingredients)
Alternative
- If the board slips: fold a damp cloth underneath it to keep it from sliding.
Safety
- A dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp knife; it takes too much force to make it slide through food, and it can slip onto your hand.
- Do not try to catch a falling knife; step back and let it fall to the floor.
- Do not use the board you used for raw meat on ready-to-eat vegetables without washing it; bacteria can transfer directly.
Course Content
7 sections
37 lessons
9 sa 41 dk total
Boiling: More Than Just Water
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Pan-Cooking Techniques
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Oven Cooking Techniques
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Basic Cooking Methods
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Controlling Heat and Cooking Time
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Stovetop Cooking Techniques
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Free 15 min
Kitchen Layout and Work Area
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Free 15 min
Basic Tools Used in the Kitchen
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Free 12 min
Food Safety and Hygiene Rules
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Free 15 min
Measurement Units and How to Use Them
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Free 15 min
A Guide to Reading and Understanding Recipes
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Free 15 min
Essential Knife Types and How to Use Them
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Free 20 min
Vegetable and Fruit Prep Techniques
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Free 15 min
Safe Knife Skills
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Free 18 min
Chopping Techniques
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Free 20 min
Slicing Techniques
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Free 20 min
Cube and Strip Cutting Techniques
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Free 20 min
Common Mistakes Made by Beginners
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Cooking Mistakes and How to Fix Them
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Cutting and Prep Mistakes
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Free You are here 20 min
Taste and Texture Problems
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Practical Ways to Rescue a Dish
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Free 15 min