S1 E1 • Essential Kitchen Tools

Welcome to Basics With Babish, a new series to help you up your kitchen game and grow your cooking confidence. First things first: building your kitchen arsenal. Learn the essential kitchen tools you need to begin making beautiful meals at home. Check out a list of my kitchen tools here: https://basicswithbabish.co/equipment-list/

Première diffusion : 12 octobre 2017

S1 E2 • Sauces

Sauces form the base of many wonderful dishes and thus, are a great place to start in the kitchen. Featuring a salsa, a red sauce, a béchamel, and a red wine sauce, this Basics with Babish episode will get you chopping, mincing, deglazing, and more in no time. Shopping Lists + Equipment for live cook-a-long Salsa (Pico de Gallo) Shopping List -2-3 large, ripe tomatoes - firm, fragrant, preferably on the vine -1 medium red onion -Cilantro (very optional, substitute with parsley if you're like me) -1 Jalapeño -Fresh garlic (1 clove) -Kosher salt -Freshly ground pepper -1 red bell pepper (optional) -1 mango (optional) - soft but not mushy to the touch -Scallions, aka green onions (one) Equipment List -Chef knife -Cutting board -Mixing bowl -Serving bowl -Garlic press (optional) -Nitrile gloves (optional, but you'll want em in the future) -Pepper mill Red Sauce Shopping list -Fresh garlic (3 cloves) -1 medium yellow onion -Olive oil (extra virgin and non) -Crushed red pepper flakes (optional) -Tomato paste (1 small can or squeeze tube) -2 x 28 ounce cans San Marzano tomatoes (look for D.O.P. certified - otherwise, try Muir Glen Organic) -Fresh basil (1-2 sprigs) -Unsalted butter -Kosher salt -Freshly ground pepper Equipment List -Chef's knife -Cutting board -Pepper mill -Enameled Dutch oven (or other large, non-reactive/non-aluminum/non-cast iron pot) -Wooden spoon Bechamel Macaroni & Cheese Shopping list -Butter (2-4 tablespoons) -All-purpose flour (2-4 tablespoons) -Whole milk (1 cup) -Cheddar cheese (4 ounces, not pre-shredded) -Monterey jack cheese (4 ounces, not pre-shredded) -Parmesan cheese (6 ounces, can be pre-grated) -1 pound dried macaroni -Panko bread crumbs (unseasoned, 3/4 cup) -Kosher salt -Freshly ground pepper -Fresh thyme (optional, 2 sprigs, picked) Equipment List -Saucepan -Whisk -Measuring cups/spoons (optional) -Nonstick sauté pan -Casserole -Aluminum foil (if the casserole doesn't have a lid) -Pepper mill

Première diffusion : 19 octobre 2017

S1 E3 • Steak

Want to learn how to cook a steak perfectly each time? Look no further. We’re focusing on both ribeye and skirt steak in this episode of Basics with Babish. Grocery List: Tomahawk ribeye Skirt steak Vegetable oil Butter Garlic Fresh sprig rosemary Kosher salt Freshly cracked pepper Special equipment: Stainless steel pan OR cast iron pan Instant read thermometer

Première diffusion : 2 novembre 2017

S1 E4 • Pasta

Pasta - one of the most beautiful and elegant dishes you can make in your kitchen. Learn how to make pasta from scratch, by hand, as well as two ways to utilize the fettuccine: aglio e olio and cacio e pepe. Grocery List: Flour Semolina flour Eggs Olive oil Romano Parmigiano reggiano Garlic Parsley Lemon Salt Black pepper Special equipment: Rolling pin OR pasta press Stainless steel pan Cheese grater

Première diffusion : 17 novembre 2017

S1 E5 • Chicken Breasts That Don't Suck

Chicken breasts: one of the most perplexing pieces of poultry for a new chef in the kitchen. Here’s the Basics on how to make juicy, tender, flavorful, and crispy chicken breasts with a rich, lemony pan sauce. Grocery list: -One whole chicken -Salt -Pepper -Oil -Shallots -Sherry -Chicken stock -Freshly chopped thyme -Freshly chopped sage -Butter -Lemon Equipment list: -Chef knife -Kitchen thermometer

Première diffusion : 7 décembre 2017

S1 E6 • Whole Roasted Chicken

This week we’re taking a look at something very basic - the whole roasted chicken. I’m going to teach you how to elevate it and make it crispy, juicy, and flavorful. Then, we’re finishing it off with a delicious gremolata. Grocery List: Whole chicken Fresh herbs (like rosemary and thyme) Kosher salt Black pepper Butter (softened) Bacon fat (optional) Olive oil Lemon Garlic Parsley Special equipment: Microplane grater Chef’s knife

Première diffusion : 21 décembre 2017

S1 E7 • Stock & Chicken Noodle Soup

If you haven't made homemade stock before, you can't imagine the difference between it and the store-bought version. That difference shines in chicken noodle soup - which I'm going to show you how to make in this episode of Basics. Grocery List: Celery Carrots Leeks Parsnips Turnips Garlic (entire head) White onions Chicken spines or wings Vegetable or canola oil Fresh thyme Fresh parsley Whole peppercorns Olive oil Fresh ginger Fresh lemongrass Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Fresh dill Scallions Salt Egg noodles Special equipment: Vegetable peeler Chef's knife Stainless steel pan (optional) Deep soup pot Colander

Première diffusion : 11 janvier 2018

S1 E8 • Pantry Essentials

What staples do you need to keep in your cabinets at all times? In this episode of Basics with Babish, I’m going to show you my pantry essentials to help you build dishes from scratch and amp up dishes in progress. My Pantry Essentials: Coarse Sea Salt Kosher Salt Maldon Sea Salt Flakes Baking Soda Sugar All Purpose Flour Baking Powder Quaker Oats Apple Cider Vinegar White Vinegar Balsamic Vinegar Red Wine Vinegar Champagne Vinegar Rice Wine Vinegar Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grapeseed Oil Canola Oil Japanese Ramen (straight) Noodles Elbow noodles Orecchiette (or your favorite kind of pasta) Cooking spray Tomato paste (in a tube) Canned tomatoes (preferably D.O.P. San Marzano) Black beans Garbanzo beans Coconut milk (canned) Red or green curry paste Red Rice Jasmine Rice Basmati Rice Wild Rice Jade Pearl Rice Arborio Rice Various nuts (almonds, pistachios, walnuts, etc) Corn meal Soy Sauce or Tamari Worcestershire sauce Balsamic Reduction (bottled) Sesame oil Better than Bouillon broth bases - beef and chicken Marmite Nutritional Yeast Sriracha Fish sauce Anchovy paste Honey

Première diffusion : 25 janvier 2018

S1 E9 • Pizza

On this episode of Basics, I want to show you how you can make a better pizza pie (and a calzone!) at home than anything that you could have delivered.' Grocery List: Pizza Dough Ingredients (makes 4 pizzas): 500g Bread flour 16g kosher salt 1g active dry yeast 350 ml water Pizza Sauce Ingredients: Extra virgin olive oil Garlic cloves Red pepper flakes 28oz can of whole San Marzano tomatoes Onion powder Dried oregano Other ingredients: Low-moisture mozzarella cheese (shredded) Fresh basil Spicy soppressata (optional) Fresh burrata cheese (optional) Calzone fillings (optional) Special equipment: Blender Pizza peel

Première diffusion : 8 février 2018

S1 E10 • Eggs Part 1

Eggs are something that confounds both newcomers to the kitchen and seasoned chefs. In this episode of Basics, I'll show you a few techniques to make this breakfast mainstay a whole lot easier. Grocery List: Eggs Butter Chives Goat cheese Mushrooms Spinach Swiss cheese Special equipment: Biscuit cutter 9-inch omelette pan T-fal professional series skillet (preferred for eggs)

Première diffusion : 1 mars 2018

S1 E11 • Bar Essentials

For this episode of Basics, I'm going to show you some bar essentials (tools and ingredients) that will help you make a host of different cocktails for your weary coworkers and spouse's friends. Grocery List: Angostura Bitters Limes Oranges Gin Tonic water Simple syrup Vodka Ginger beer Sweet vermouth Campari Olive juice Olives Bourbon Salt Tequila Triple Sec Mint Sugar White rum Soda water/club soda Special equipment: Muddler Jigger Cocktail shaker components (large stainless steel tumbler, rubber-rimmed pint glass, smaller stainless steel tumbler) Cocktail strainer Squeeze bottles Lemon zester/channel knife Long cocktail stirring spoon Vegetable peeler Waiter's friend corkscrew/bottle opener Optional: metal straws Optional cups: old fashioned glass, copper mug, martini glass, Collins glass

Première diffusion : 15 mars 2018

S1 E12 • Chocolate Chip Cookies

This week on Basics we're taking a look at the quintessential cookie: chocolate chip. We're bumping up this basic biscuit from "Plain Jane" to premium. Grocery List: Unsalted butter (high quality) White sugar Brown sugar Eggs All Purpose flour Kosher salt Baking soda Cinnamon Chocolate chips (high quality) Nuts (walnuts or your favorite) Flaky sea salt Special equipment: Stand mixer (preferred, but you can use a hand mixer) Whisk Cooling rack (not necessary, but helpful!)

Première diffusion : 29 mars 2018

S1 E13 • Eggs Part 2

There are so many ways to cook eggs that I couldn't cover them all in one episode. This time we're making Scotch eggs and Eggs Benedict. Grocery List: Eggs Fresh sage Fresh thyme Fresh rosemary Ground pork Salt Black pepper Flour Panko bread crumbs Mayonnaise Whole grain mustard Paprika Dijon mustard Lemon juice Unsalted butter Canadian bacon or ham English muffins Special equipment: Steam basket (optional) Deep fryer Blender Mesh sieve

Première diffusion : 12 avril 2018

S1 E14 • Grilling

This week on Basics, I partnered with ACE Hardware to take a look at America's real favorite pastime: grilling. I'll show you how to make fiery fare that is more exciting than the usual burgers and dogs. Grocery List: + For the kebabs: 1 medium onion 6 medium garlic cloves Finely grated zest from 1 lemon 2 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary 1/3 cup beef broth 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 Tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp table salt 1 1/2 tsp sugar 3/4 tsp black pepper 2 lbs sirloin steak tips, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 large zucchini 1 large red bell pepper 1 large green bell pepper 1 large red onion + For the stuffed pork tenderloin 4 tsp dark brown sugar 2 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 1/4 tsp pepper 2 (1 1/2 lb) pork tenderloins 1 cup baby spinach 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 slice hearty white sandwich bread 3/4 cup piquillo peppers 2 ounces Manchego cheese 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts 2 garlic cloves 1 tsp fresh thyme 1/2 tsp smoked paprika + For the sausages: Whatever raw sausages you have available at your grocery store or local butcher + For the chicken wings 12-18 chicken wings 2 cups BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade) Special equipment: Food processor or blender Skewers for meat and veggie kebabs Butcher's twine Meat thermometer Grill tools (spatula, tongs, etc) Grill and/or wood-fired grill or smoker

Première diffusion : 3 mai 2018

S1 E15 • Fish

On this episode of Basics, we're taking a look at a few ways to simply prepare fish. Whether you're baking or frying, it's an economically and ecologically responsible way to make dinner tonight. Grocery List: Salmon fillets Panko bread crumbs Thyme, chopped Rosemary, minced White fish (high quality like cod or haddock) Russet potatoes Peanut or vegetable oil Kosher salt Ground black pepper Grain mustard Mayo All purpose flour Cornstarch Paprika Baking powder Mexican beer (or beer of your choice) Tartar sauce (optional) Special equipment: Stainless steel pot, deep enough for frying Thermometer for frying oil

Première diffusion : 17 mai 2018

S1 E16 • Risotto

This week on Basics, we're taking a look at risotto. Normally rice plays a supporting role, but in this dish it's the star of the show. I'm going to show you how to make both standard risotto and butternut squash risotto and then how to turn the leftovers into arancini. Ingredients & Grocery List: + For the standard risotto: White onion Risotto rice (like arborio or carnaroli) Dry white wine Chicken stock Parmesan Salt and pepper Chives (garnish) + For the butternut squash risotto: 1 whole butternut squash White onion Risotto rice (like arborio or carnaroli) Dry white wine Chicken stock Parmesan Salt and pepper Olive oil Fresh sage Unsalted butter Maple syrup White pepper Bacon (cooked) + For the arancini All purpose flour Mozzarella or jack cheese (something melty) Panko bread crumbs Oil for frying Leftover risotto Tomato sauce (for dipping) Special Equipment: + For standard risotto: Pressure cooker Cheese grater + For butternut squash risotto: Blender + For arancini: Dutch oven or fryer Thermometer for frying oil

Première diffusion : 31 mai 2018