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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

The Only Knife Skills Guide You’ll Ever Need (From a Chef Who Cut Himself a Lot)

October 30, 2026 by Chef Giriraj
Perfectly prepped stuffed baby eggplant showing knife prep in Indian cooking

A professional chef’s honest guide to knife skills — including the cuts, the grip, and the embarrassing stories from culinary school.

Categories Knife Skills & Prep Tags chef knife, cooking fundamentals, cutting techniques, kitchen basics, knife skills Leave a comment

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