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The Art of Deconstructing a Classic Dish (And Why It Makes You a Better Cook)

October 30, 2026 by Chef Giriraj
Elegant plated cheesecake with macarons — modern interpretation of a classic dessert

What does it really mean to deconstruct a dish? Chef Giri shares how pulling apart classics like cheesecake and biryani taught him to be a better cook — and how you can try it at home.

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The Macaron Myth: Why Getting Them Right Changes Everything

October 30, 2026 by Chef Giriraj
Pastel macarons at hotel pastry buffet display

A professional pastry chef reveals the real secrets behind how to make perfect macarons — aged egg whites, humidity hacks, and years of beautiful failures.

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How to Julienne, Brunoise and Chiffonade (And Why They Actually Matter)

October 30, 2026October 30, 2026 by Chef Giriraj
Stuffed baby eggplant showing precise vegetable prep and knife work in Indian cooking

Julienne, brunoise, chiffonade — they sound fancy, but they’re just precise ways of cutting that make your food cook better and look incredible.

Categories Knife Skills & Prep Tags brunoise, chef techniques, chiffonade, cutting techniques, julienne, knife cuts Leave a comment

How to Season Food Like a Chef (It’s Not About Using More Salt)

October 30, 2026 by Chef Giriraj
Vibrant green salad with pomegranate and orange, perfectly seasoned

Seasoning isn’t about drowning food in salt. Real seasoning is about layers, timing, and a little acid magic. A professional chef breaks down the secrets.

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