A culinary education for the home kitchen — from fond to flame
Fond & Flame

Tag: knife-skills

18 recipes

Classic Tomato Bruschetta — vegetables recipe plated
180P 4gC 22gF 9g
vegetables

Classic Tomato Bruschetta

Classic tomato bruschetta with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil on toasted bread.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerbudgetdairy-free
Curry Roasted Cauliflower — Roasted recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
Roasted

Curry Roasted Cauliflower

Cauliflower florets roasted with curry spices until caramelized and crispy — a flavorful plant-based side.

Beginner 40m$
beginnergluten-freeindian
Essential Kitchen Equipment — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Essential Kitchen Equipment

The essential kitchen equipment guide — knives, cookware, thermometers, and tools that make every recipe in this curriculum possible.

Beginner 30m$$
knife-skillssearingbraising
French Omelet with Fine Herbs — Eggs recipe plated
380P 30gC 12gF 22g
Eggs

French Omelet with Fine Herbs

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 5m$
beginnereggsfrench
Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella and Romesco — Grilled recipe plated
180P 6gC 18gF 10g
Grilled

Grilled Eggplant & Portobello Sandwich with Fresh Mozzarella and Romesco

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 45m$
beginnergluten-freegrilling
Lomi Lomi Salmon (Hawaiian Salmon Salad) — salad recipe plated
120P 12gC 6gF 5g
salad

Lomi Lomi Salmon (Hawaiian Salmon Salad)

Lomi Lomi Salmon with cured salmon, tomato, and sweet onion. A refreshing Hawaiian side for any plate lunch.

Beginner 20m$$
hawaiiangluten-freedairy-free
Minestrone Soup — Soup recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Soup

Minestrone Soup

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 1h$
beginnerbread-bakingchicken
Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream) — salad recipe plated
75P 2gC 6gF 5g
salad

Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad in Sour Cream)

Mizeria — a Polish cucumber salad in sour cream with dill. The simplest, most refreshing side in 15 minutes.

Beginner 15m$
polishvegetariangluten-free
Nam Jim Jaew (Thai Dipping Sauce) — appetizer recipe plated
30P 1gC 5gF 1g
appetizer

Nam Jim Jaew (Thai Dipping Sauce)

Nam Jim Jaew — a tangy Thai dipping sauce with lime, fish sauce, and toasted rice. Ready in 10 minutes.

Beginner 10m$
thaivegetarianvegan
Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad) — salad recipe plated
65P 1gC 5gF 5g
salad

Pai Huang Gua (Chinese Smashed Cucumber Salad)

Chinese smashed cucumber salad with garlic, chili oil, and black vinegar. A 15-minute Sichuan appetizer.

Beginner 15m$
chinesevegetarianvegan
Poached Eggs with Hollandaise on Brioche Toast — Eggs recipe plated
380P 30gC 12gF 22g
Eggs

Poached Eggs with Hollandaise on Brioche Toast

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerdairy-freeeggs
Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment) — appetizer recipe plated
65P 4gC 6gF 3g
appetizer

Raita (Indian Yogurt Condiment)

Cool, creamy raita with cucumber and mint. A 10-minute Indian condiment that balances any spicy curry.

Beginner 10m$
indianvegetariangluten-free
Sashimi Platter (Seasonal Fish Selection) — seafood recipe plated
220P 34gC 2gF 8g
seafood

Sashimi Platter (Seasonal Fish Selection)

A composed sashimi platter with salmon, tuna, and yellowtail. Knife technique, presentation, and the art of raw fish.

Intermediate 30m$$$
japaneseseafoodfish
Seasonal Vegetable Salad with Classic Vinaigrette — Composed recipe plated
220P 8gC 14gF 16g
Composed

Seasonal Vegetable Salad with Classic Vinaigrette

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerblanchingdairy-free
Techniques Reference — foundations recipe plated
foundations

Techniques Reference

The complete technique reference — knife cuts, cooking methods, food safety, egg cookery, and the seasoning principles that make good food great.

Beginner 1h$
knife-skillsmise-en-placesearing
Thai Green Mango Salad — composed recipe plated
180P 6gC 24gF 8g
composed

Thai Green Mango Salad

Thai green mango salad with crunchy unripe mango, roasted peanuts, and a fish sauce-lime dressing.

Beginner 15m$
beginnerdairy-freegluten-free
Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chile Peppers — Soup recipe plated
280P 8gC 32gF 14g
Soup

Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili with Ancho and Sweet Chile Peppers

Where every culinary journey begins — knife skills, mise en place, and the vegetable techniques that form the foundation of all cooking.

Beginner 1h 30m$
beginnergluten-freeknife-skills
Vietnamese Banh Mi — pork recipe plated
420P 24gC 42gF 18g
pork

Vietnamese Banh Mi

Crispy baguette filled with lemongrass pork, pickled daikon and carrot, cilantro, and jalapeño — Saigon street food.

Beginner 25m$
beginnerdairy-freehigh-protein