Basic Cuisine is a full-time course that opens the door to the mastery of classic French cuisine techniques. From day one, you'll begin to develop the basic skills: from how to hold a knife properly, peel vegetables and truss a chicken. As the term progresses, techniques become more complex. Students will learn how to use and integrate condiments, herbs, and spices which complement the dishes they prepare. This course provides a solid grounding in basic cuisine techniques and is designed for beginners and experienced cooks alike. Basic Cuisine is the first step in completing your Diplôme de Cuisine. Le Cordon Bleu's teaching methods are unrivalled and are based on learning and understanding classical cooking techniques through practice and discipline. Once mastered, these techniques can be applied to any cuisine in the world. The Basic Cuisine certificate combines demonstration classes and hands-on practical classes in professionally equipped kitchens. Who is this programme for We welcome students from a variety of different educational and occupational backgrounds. No prior culinary experience is required.

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