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Below are some of the "Basic Cuts" these are very important for even cooking, appearance and presentation. As every Chef knows, it takes a very sharp knife and practice to achieve these cuts consistently.
Pictured from top, clockwise are:
1. Brunoise - This Cut is 1/8 by 1/8 by 1/8 inch square.
2. Small Dice - This cut is 1/4 by 1/4 by 1/4 inch square.
3. Medium Dice - This cut is 1/2 by 1/2 by 1/2 inch square.
4. Large Dice - This cut is 3/4 by 3/4 by 3/4 inch square.
5. Julienne - This cut is 1/8 by 1/8 inches by 3 inches long.
6. Battonet - This cut is 1/4 by 1/4 by 2 1/2 inches long.
7. French Fry - This cut is 1/2 by 1/2 by 3 inches long.
For more "Cooking Tips" purchase one of our Professional Chef Instructional Books. These are the books that many famous Chefs have studied and use every day! Click Here!
Food Pyramids! USDA - Mediterranean - Atkins
Glossary of Food Service Terms
This is a simple carved watermelon basket. It takes 30 minutes or less to prepare one of these!
We use a Flexible Paring Knife, Channel Knife, Melon Scoops and a Zester to create these beautiful baskets! This one is filled with Diced watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, orange juice & zest, apples, grapes, cantaloupe and 1 Tablespoon of Vanilla Paste!
More pictures of watermelon carvings are here!
This was for a party, every guest loved the tropical flavors!
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Chef Paul Kahn loves to use his John Boos Butcher Block. The best made! He is using his favorite Rock Maple Butcher Block to prepare another fabulous gourmet meal. This Chef rocks! We guarantee the lowest prices! Click Below to get one today!
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This orange cup was carved with a flexible paring knife, a channel knife and a butter curler scoops out the inside!
We use a Flexible Paring Knife, Channel Knife, Melon Scoops and a Zester to create these beautiful baskets! This one is filled with seasonal fresh fruit and 1/4 tsp. of Vanilla Paste! Our guests loved the presentation and taste! An orange cup is a great idea for sorbets and chilled desserts!
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Chefs compete in the famouse Bocuse D' Or Culinary Competition using our Cutlery!
We also supply the Culinary Teams with our Select #1 Grade Vanilla Beans - Vanilla Paste and many other gourmet products!
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Our new Pro Infrared Laser Thermometer is another Chef Depot exclusive item. This professional laser thermometer with advanced temperature processing meets new HACCP requirements. It features: built-in socket accepts commercially available K-type thermocouple (not included), Infrared Temperature Range -76 degrees to 932 F (-60 to 500 C), Infrared Accuracy 2% of reading or 2 C, 0.1 resolution for accurate readings, Selectable temperature units F/C, 11:1 Distance to spot size ratio. Emissivity (preset to 0.95) adjustable from 0.10 to 0.95 in 1 step. Bright large amber back-lit LCD display. Measure modes (selectable for IR or probe) include Maximum, Minimum, Difference (Max-Min) and Lock for continuous temperature scanning. Programmable High and Low temperature Alarms with audible beeper, 2 AAA batteries (included) typically provide 180 hours continuous operation. Automatic power OFF after 1 minute. Weight w/ batteries is 6 ounces.
Chefs Note: We recommend this thermometer for all Chefs, pro kitchens, health inspectors, food handlers, receivers and candy makers. Our Chefs and a health dept. inspector tossed these units around for many weeks and tested them on many foods, it's a great thermometer! There is a storage case and extra long probe available below.
Infrared Laser Thermometer
Our new durable black case holds the extra long probe and the Pro Infrared Laser Thermometer (sold seperately above),
another Chef Depot exclusive item.
Chefs Note: The included probe fits the laser thermometer pictured above. The durable case is a smart way to store this high tech instrument. The probe is over 9 in. long and it is solid stainless steel with a teflon coating (wipes right off any food). The addition of the probe makes this the perfect choice for anyone who needs to read all food temperatures, hot, cold, internal, external, with or without contact.
Case and Probe for the Laser Thermometer
This Chef loves to use his John Boos Cutting Boards. The best made! The TV Chefs and Chef Depot Chefs all use these cutting boards! Why not step up to the best?
We guarantee the lowest prices! Click Below to order these!
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Glossary of Culinary Terms
This is a Kyocera Ceramic Knife. It is the best ceramic knife made with a great warranty too. The ceramic blade is totally non reactive to all foods. We use it on lettuce and fruit salad since the sliced and diced produce will not turn brown, even at room temperature for many hours! The ceramic blade is tough, only diamonds are harder. Kyocera Ceramic Cutlery is #1! Every Chef who tries one, really likes it!
The rock maple butcher block is really a great idea for your kitchen counter! Made in the USA!
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This is the new 9 inch blade Messermeister Elite Chef Knife! The knife is forged from the highest quality German alloy steel in Solingen Germany. Lifetime Warranty.
Choose from a standard blade or Granton Edge blade below!
Chef Notes: This is a great multi purpose knife for cutting, chopping, slicing and dicing!
Purchase one and try it, Messermeister will become your favorite brand of cutlery! The 9 in. blade has perfect balance and a great feel.
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9 in. Messermeister Chef Knife
9 in. Messermeister Granton Edge Chef Knife $94.50 Knife Types & Uses | Knife Materials | Knife Sharpening
Chef's Choice Pro Diamond Hone Knife Sharpener. This professional electric knife sharpener incorporates 100% diamond abrasive disks in stage 1 and revolutionary flexible polymer stropping disks in stage 2 to sharpen and polish straight edge and serrated kitchen knives to hair-splitting sharpness in seconds. It is safe for all alloys and never detempers. The user friendly knife sharpening system features a powerful motor, patented 2-stage sharpening, precision angle guides and a built-in abrasive cleaning mechanism. Recommended for smaller commercial kitchens. Color is Gray. Made in U.S.A.
Chef Notes: Perfect for every household kitchen. This sharpener has a unique stropping and polishing stage for extra sharpness.
Order this sharpener and recieve a free flexible fillet knife!
Weights & Measures- US to Metric Conversions!
This is a watermelon basket with fruit flowers. It was carved in only in a few minutes with a Razor Sharp...
Paring Knife and our German Garnishing Tools.
Purchase a Mundial Knife Block Set and receive a rebate coupon for 4 free forged steak knives - Limited Time Offer! Fully Forged Knives with a Lifetime Warranty! Our exclusive offer applies to 16 & 24 pc. Mundial Block Knife Sets with the Red Bonus Symbol!
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Butchering Posters - Learn the proper cuts!
This is the new 7 inch granton blade Messermeister Santoku Knife!
The knife is crafted from the highest quality German alloy steel in Solingen Germany. Lifetime Warranty.
Chef Notes: A beautiful Santoku for the price, the stamped blade in nice and thin. This is a great knife for fruit and vegetables, chicken and meats! the small blade combined with the medium sized handle make a very comfortable knife. Our Chefs have used every German knife made - we conclude these are the best you can buy.
This gourmet coffee garnish was created using our new insulated whip cream maker. It can be used for hot or cold toppings, whipped creams and espumas. It will pay for itself by selling more beverages and desserts. It can be used to aerate soups and sauces and with practice, it becomes a simple tool to use. Gourmet Whip Cream Makers - Click Here!
Make Swiss Chocolate garnished desserts!
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Our Madagascar Vanilla Beans are the highest quality available. They are highly prized by the Pastry Chefs who use them for their wonderful flavor and freshness. They are used extensively by Pastry Chefs and Gourmet Cooks around the world. Congratulations to Team USA, finishing 1st Place in the 2002 World Pastry Chef Championship using our vanilla beans! These Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Beans (the best variety) are prized for their fragrant strong flavor. Our vanilla beans are very large ( 6 in. - 9 in. long), soft, plump and fresh. Please call us for large quantity discounts. Our very Large Gourmet Madagascar Vanilla Beans (click here) are 100% Completely Organic Grown and PAREVE ~ Kosher certified!
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The new Red Messermeister Knife Case is made to hold 8 to 12 + pieces of cutlery and garnishing tools. This case is very attractive with double sewn reinforced edges and handle, extra strong elastic knife supports. It measures 21 in. x 8 in. closed and 18 in. x 20 in. opened.
Chefs Note: Tina is a CIA apprentice and she carries her red roll of Chef knives every day. This great case has a hot red look and it's made to last!
This is our new 14 inch Granton edge slicer. The granton edge (air pockets) are ground into the blade to create air pockets! Less effort and less sharpening! This is what a professional Chef uses to carve large roasts, turkey and ham. It has a very thin blade to allow for thin even slicing. The knives are made from the highest quality German alloy steel.
On Sale for a limited time!
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This is Roux! It is perhaps the most popular thickener used by most professional Chefs. It adds flavor to soups and sauces and with practice, it becomes simple to make. From the top is white and clockwise is blonde and brown roux. Click Here to Learn to make perfect Roux!
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This is the new 7 in. Messermeister Santoku Knife with Granton Edge! The knife is forged from the highest quality German alloy steel in Solingen Germany. Lifetime Warranty.
Chef Notes: When we first saw this knife, our jaws dropped. It is the perfect size, weight and balance for a "Santuko Style" knife. The granton edge air pockets on this fine blade make it pass through any food easily - it's like cutting soft butter. This knife is amazing. The air pockets on the blade mean less sharpening too!
Limited Time Sale! We guarantee the lowest prices!
Weights & Measures- US to Metric Conversions!
This Chef loves to use his John Boos Cutting Boards. The best ones made!
We have the best prices! Click Below to order these!
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Our exclusive "Chef Knife Holster" is perfect for the busy Chef! This Chef Holster will hold a 10 in. blade Chef knife (or smaller), a 12 in. sharpening steel (or smaller), boning knife, paring and tourne knives, a thermometer, tongs and more! This holster is dishwasher safe and made from a very durable canvas to guard your sharp knives. It is also called a "knife scabbard" as used by Escoffier. Works for Righty or Lefty.
Chefs Note: This holster will help to eliminate the loss of knives and tools. It also makes kitchen prep time more effecient. This holster is black (pictured in red only to show it holding knives). The heavy duty belt is quick locking and easily adjustable, one size fits all. We recommend knife guards to protect the knife edge and the holster. Click here for Knife Edge Guards.
This is the best oven thermometer made! It is used to measure your exact oven temperature. Many ovens, household and professional models loose their correct temperature settings within a few years of use. This thermometer easily mounts in your oven by hanging from the rack or stands upright on the bottom or clipping to a rack. It will tell you exactly what the true temperature is inside your oven. Chef Depot and Cooks Illustrated have tested this thermometer in many models of ovens, most are 25 - 75 degree's off temperature! This thermometer scored the highest! This oven thermometer is pre calibrated and has a large, easy to read face, the range is 150 to 600 f. ! Lifetime Warranty!
The new Simpsons - Talking Bottle Opener! Having a beer never sounded so good! When the opener touches the bottle cap - Homer says "Mo Gimme a Beer, all right, pour, fizzz, gimme, gimme, gimme, glug, glug, glug, this is the greatest thrill of my life - I'm king of the world..." Durable hard plastic and metal construction, one year warranty, battery included! To get your Coke Wall Mounted Bottle Openers, click here!
This is the new Elegance Tourne knife, it has a 2 1/2 in. forged German steel blade. Order this knife today and we will package it in a beautiful gift box! Lifetime Warranty. On Sale for a limited Time!
Chefs Note: This is a great Santuko knife for cutting, chopping, slicing and dicing!
Chefs Note: A great knife for tourneeing vegetables into barrel shapes. We like to use this knife for peeling apples and vegetables, also a nice tool for carving fruit & melons. This knife is a great value!
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This is a new Kasumi Damascus Wide Utility Knife with a 5.5 in. blade, it's the sharpest damascus blade made. The edge that it holds is hair splitting and remains throughout heavy use. The non slip ergo handle is very comfortable and virtually indestructible, perfect for every serious Chef. We could not believe how sharp these knives were until we tried each one. Kasumi knives are made from 33 layers of stainless steel in Seki Japan. Kasumi V Gold No. 10 Damascus Knives are crafted from the most advanced materials with the most advanced manufacturing techniques. Only the middle layer acts as the cutting edge, and it is made using V Gold No. 10 stainless steel. Each Kasumi knife blade is a high carbon stainless steel with cobalt, manganese, molybdenum and vanadium for added durability and ease of sharpening. The layers on both sides of the Kasumi knife V Gold No. 10 core are made by repeatedly folding together two different types of stainless steel and forge welding them by hand until you have sixteen exceedingly thin alternating layers. These sixteen layers are then forge welded to both sides of the V Gold No. 10 core. The addition of cobalt to this steel requires special tempering in order to maximize the full benefit of this steel. The technique for this special tempering is a closely guarded secret. Each Kasumi knife has a laminated pakka wood handle secured with stainless steel rivets. They also have a full tang. The handle is made from multiple layers of wood impregnated with a plastic resin. The handle is riveted to the tang.
Chefs Note: This is the sharpest knife out of the box! Possibly our favorite knife. Comfortable and perfectly balanced. Each knife is carefully finished by the hands of skilled craftsmen. You will love this knife! A beautiful knife that will provide a lifetime of use and the ultimate in performance. Lifetime Warranty. Free Shipping in Cont. USA!
Kasumi Damascus Wide Utility Knife
This is a new Shun Granton Edge Chef knife with an 8 in. blade. The carbon layered steel Damascus Clad blade is the sharpest and strongest blade made. The edge that is holds is hair splitting and remains throughout heavy use.
We could not believe how sharp this knife was until we tried it.
Chefs Note: Possibly our favorite knife. We used our Shun Chef Knife over 500 times before lightly resharpening. They are simply amazing. You will love this knife! Lifetime Warranty. Free Shipping!
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