Epicurious Courses

Why American Cheese is a Pro Chef's Secret Weapon - Epicurious 101

Discover how American cheese's emulsifying properties create perfect melts, enhance creaminess, and elevate dishes from grilled cheese to dips with professional techniques.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Recipes for a Perfect Thanksgiving Feast - Epicurious 101

Master five essential Thanksgiving recipes including mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and biscuits to create the perfect holiday feast with expert techniques.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

13 Chefs From 13 Countries Make Hot Dogs

Discover how 13 chefs from different countries reinvent the classic hot dog with unique cultural twists, from Colombian papas to Korean corn dogs in this global culinary journey.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Testing 19 Toasters to Find Which One Toasts Best - $24 to $400

Discover which toasters deliver perfect toast as culinary expert tests 19 models from $24-$400, evaluating evenness, performance, and value to find the best options.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3 Corn Recipes to Level Up Your Labor Day

Master three essential corn cooking techniques - grilling, boiling, and sautéing - with professional chef Frank Proto to create perfect party dishes and avoid common cooking mistakes.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Chefs From Around the World Make Potatoes

Discover how 10 chefs from different countries transform potatoes into unique cultural dishes, from Turkish Kumpir to Japanese preparations and classic American mashed potatoes.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

29 Vegetable Hacks Every Home Cook Should Know

Master 29 essential vegetable preparation techniques from a professional chef, including proper cutting methods, storage tips, and time-saving hacks to maximize freshness and efficiency.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

7 Microwave Hacks Every Home Cook Should Know

Discover 7 innovative microwave techniques from professional chef Shilpa Uskokovic, including poaching eggs, cooking crispy bacon, and creating hands-off emulsions in just 15 minutes.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How Chefs From Around the World Make Rice - 10 International Rice Preparations

Discover how 10 chefs from different countries transform rice into traditional dishes like Indian Biryani, Japanese preparations, Italian risotto, and Chinese fried rice.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

4 Levels of Fajitas - Amateur to Food Scientist

Discover how amateur, home cook, and professional chef approaches to fajitas differ, with expert food scientist analysis of techniques, ingredients, and cooking methods.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

4 Levels of Lobster - Amateur to Food Scientist

Discover how three chefs with different skill levels prepare lobster dinners, from amateur to professional, with expert food scientist analysis of their techniques and choices.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Make Perfect Pie Crusts for Thanksgiving

Master the art of creating flaky, perfect pie crusts with professional techniques to avoid soggy bottoms and achieve bakery-quality results for your Thanksgiving desserts.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

8 Ways to Upgrade Boxed Mac and Cheese

Discover 8 creative ways to transform boxed mac and cheese into elevated dishes like waffles, Nashville hot chicken, grilled sandwiches, and more with Chef David Rose.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The 6 Rules of Plating Used in Restaurants

Master the six professional plating techniques used in restaurants, from selecting appropriate dishes to creating contrast, height, and negative space while highlighting key ingredients with creative flair.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Steaming: The Most Underrated Cooking Technique

Discover the art of steaming with Chef Eric Huang as he reveals how this underrated technique preserves nutrients, enhances flavors, and creates perfect textures in various dishes.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video