Helen Rennie Courses

Croissants and Kouign-Amann Recipe Tutorial

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Learn to make delicious French pastries: croissants and kouign-amann. Master dough preparation, butter lamination, shaping techniques, and baking methods for perfect flaky, buttery results.

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

Beginner Knife Skills Practice - Slow Chopping with ASMR

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Master essential knife techniques for beginners, including pinch grip, claw grip, and proper cutting motions. Practice chopping zucchini with step-by-step guidance to improve your kitchen skills.

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

Salt Showdown - Comparing Diamond Crystal, Morton's, Table, and Sea Salt

Compare different salt types through practical tests to understand their unique properties and best culinary applications.

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

In-Depth Guide to Making Perfect Gravy - From Stock to Final Adjustments

Master the art of perfect gravy making through detailed experiments and techniques, from choosing the right roux and thickeners to understanding stock basics and troubleshooting common issues like post-refrigeration thinning.

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

Apple Cider Braised Pork Shoulder Recipe and Technique

Master the art of preparing tender, flavorful pork shoulder braised in apple cider with aromatics. Learn essential techniques from meat selection to sauce preparation, creating a restaurant-quality dish at home.

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

Brioche Tutorial - Detailed Guide and Nanterre Loaf Shaping

Comprehensive guide to making perfect brioche, including detailed instructions for mixing, proofing, shaping, and baking. Covers techniques, ingredient ratios, and troubleshooting tips for achieving bakery-quality results at home.

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

Roast Chicken with Ratatouille - Better than Spatchcocking

Learn to prepare a delicious roast chicken with ratatouille using expert techniques for optimal flavor and texture. Master cutting, salting, browning, and roasting for perfectly crispy skin and juicy meat.

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

How to Season Carbon Steel

Master the essential technique of seasoning carbon steel cookware with step-by-step instructions for creating a non-stick surface through proper preparation, oiling, and oven treatment.

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

Syrniki 2.0 - Easy and Freezable Russian Cheese Pancakes

Learn to make syrniki by pressing farmer’s cheese, shaping the dough, and refrigerating or freezing the cakes before pan-frying.

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

Armenian Gata (Nazook) Pastry Recipe

Master traditional Armenian Gata (Nazook) pastry with step-by-step guidance on creating flaky dough, sweet filling, and proper baking techniques for this beloved treat.

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

How to Make Egg Pasta - In-Depth Guide

Master the art of making egg pasta from scratch with detailed instructions on flour selection, dough preparation, rolling techniques, and cooking methods for perfect pappardelle and lasagna sheets.

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

Grilled Flatbread Anyone Can Make

Master the art of making delicious grilled flatbread with a simple dough recipe, step-by-step shaping techniques, and perfect grilling methods for a flavorful homemade bread.

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

Mastering Dry Beans - A Guide to Perfect Texture and Even Cooking

Master the art of cooking perfect dry beans with proven techniques for achieving tender, evenly cooked results. Learn soaking methods, pressure cooking times, and storage tips for various bean varieties.

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

Toaster Oven vs Regular Oven - A Speed and Performance Comparison

Discover the key differences between toaster and regular ovens through practical tests, cooking demonstrations, and detailed comparisons of features, settings, and performance for various cooking tasks.

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

Slow Roasted Chicken Recipe - A Cooking Method Comparison

Master the art of slow-roasted chicken with a detailed comparison of techniques, from overnight salting to the perfect browning glaze. Learn to create juicy, flavorful results using precise temperature control and expert timing.

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