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    Home » Techniques & Skills » Cooking Methods

    French Cooking Methods

    These cooking methods are the most base-level foundations of savory french cooking.  Whether you want to sauté like a master chef, roast the best Thanksgiving turkey, or deep fry you food without absorbing too much oil, these cooking methods teach you everything you would learn in culinary school.

    Not sure where to start? Consider How To Braise or How To Deep Fry Safely or discovering What Is Broiling? They will amp up your skills in no time!

    The Boiling Cooking Method (Moist-Heat Method)

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    How To Deep Fry Safely AND Without Excess Grease

    What Is Broiling? (and How To Broil Effectively)

    Grilling and Griddling: Cooking Methods 101

    Low and Slow Braising: Cooking Methods 101

    Caramelized Pan-Frying: Cooking Methods 101

    Sautéing Like A Pro: Cooking Methods 101

    Perfectly Cooked by Steaming: Cooking Methods 101

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