Basic Knife Skills
Cut things without cutting yourself. The foundation of everything in the kitchen.
Bad knife skills waste food, slow you down, and cause most kitchen injuries.
Scenarios
The Onion Problem
You're making a stir-fry for the first time. The recipe calls for one onion, 'diced.' You have a large chef's knife and have no idea what you're doing. The knife feels awkward and you're nervous about cutting yourself.
The Dull Knife
You've been using the same cheap knife for two years. Cutting a tomato today, the knife skidded across the skin instead of cutting and you nearly sliced your hand. Your roommate says you need to sharpen it.
Breaking Down a Whole Chicken
Whole chickens cost $1.50/lb. Chicken breasts cost $5.99/lb. You want to save money on groceries. You've watched a video on breaking down a whole chicken but have never tried it. The chicken is thawed and waiting.