Build a solid French Culinary Foundation and you'll always cook with Confidence! Join us as Celebrity Chef Jonathan Collins teaches us French Cuisine and techniques. In episode 2 Chef Collins will take a 'Fresh' look at Greens and unlock the power of Herbs and Spices! With thousands of types of fruits and vegetables, getting comfortable with peeling, cutting and preparing them can open up a whole new world of flavours. An understanding of the incredible aromas and flavours that come from using herbs and spices will change how you cook. Putting just a couple new greens under your belt will have you exploring new and exciting cuisine! On the menu: Mango, Avocado and Pineapple Salsa Liquid Sunrise Juice Kick Start Juice Steamed Sweet Potato, Cauliflower and Broccoli Blanched Green Beans and Potatoes Sautéed Asparagus and Brussels Sprouts Roasted Vine Tomatoes and Butternut Squash Grilled Zucchini, Eggplant, Mushrooms and Peppers Roasted Vegetables Herb Salt Basil-Walnut Pesto Vanilla Bean Fresh Ginger Toasted Spice Mixture You'll learn peeling, coring and slicing fruits plus the incredible benefits of raw food. Learn to steam, blanche, sauté, roast, grill, wilt, roast and stew vegetables with professional results. See how to use fresh and dried herbs to brighten, enhance and intensify your favourite recipes. Make your own toasted spice rub and learn how and when to add spices.

In Episode 1 Chef Collins will teach you how to master the culinary basics, demonstrating basic knife skills, stocks, sauces and soups. On the menu: Knife Cuts - Brunoise, Mirepoix, Paysanne, Julienne, Chiffonade Bouquet Garni Roasted Vegetable Stock Chicken or White Stock Beef, Veal, or Brown Stock, White and Brown Roux Bechamel Sauce Mornay Sauce Paysanne Soup Roasted Butternut Squash Soup You'll learn the critical knife cuts and understand their importance. See how to thicken and flavour sauces and soups with amazing results. Learn to build a wide variety of mother sauces for just a few simple ingredients. Make soup, both stock and cream effortlessly, with beautiful flavour and texture.