Cooking Mistakes

Meet your instructor Joel Gamoran, senior resident chef at Sur la Table, and preview the techniques you'll learn in class. Then get started! Hone your knife skills as Joel demonstrates the proper way to handle a sharp blade. Plus, discover which three knives are essential in every kitchen.

Timing is key -- especially when it comes to the kitchen. Learn how to become a more efficient cook with Joel's guidance. You'll discover how to properly read a recipe and prep the ingredients. Feeding a large crowd? Joel shows you timesaving tricks for getting the meal out on time.

Enhancing the flavors of your dishes can be as simple as adding a dash of salt. Learn how to achieve that perfect balance with Joel's tried-and-true techniques. Worried that you over-seasoned your sauce? Joel shares some easy fixes. Plus, find out which types of salt work best for your recipes.