How to thinly slice an onion

We can't promise you won't cry when you slice onions, but we can promise that you'll enjoy watching Marc Bauer, Master Chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute and its popular L'Ecole Restaurant show you how to thinly slice an onion.

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How to slice mushrooms

Learn how to slice mushrooms like a pro. Marc Bauer, Master Chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute shows you how to prepare mushrooms and produce attractive mushroom slices.

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How to mince garlic

Is there anything worse than biting down on a big hunk of garlic? Here's how to mince garlic properly, as demonstrated by chef Marc Bauer of the world famous French Culinary Institute.

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How to dice onions

Minced, diced or finely chopped. However you describe them, onions are a staple of just about every savory recipe. Learn the fast and easy way to prepare diced onions from Marc Bauer, Master Chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute.

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How to sharpen a knife

Investing in good quality knives is money well spent, but a dull knife is as good as no knife. Marc Bauer, master chef at the French Culinary Institute, shows you how to sharpen your knives properly.

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How to carve a chicken

You've roasted the chicken beautifully, but now comes the hard part--carving. Chef Marc Bauer of the French Culinary Institute demonstrates how to carve a chicken perfectly.

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How to buy great vodka without over-spending

Buying great vodka isn’t cheap, but you don't have to spend a fortune for the good stuff. Wine and spirits editor Ray Isle of Food and Wine magazine will show you how to buy great vodka without over-spending.

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How to make easy apple pie

Does anything smell better than an apple pie baking in the oven? Lauren Chattman from Pillsbury shows how to make the perfect apple pie. It's so good you don't even need the ice cream (but we'll understand if you have some anyway).

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How to buy fresh fish

Buying fresh fish can be a little scary, if you don’t know what to look for. Whole Food Market’s Martha Drayton shows and tells what you need to know with how to buy fresh fish at the market

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