Overview
DVD 2+ Hours Culinary Institute of America
 This chef instruction video explores techiques of grilling, broiling, roasting and baking. These cooking methods rely on dry heat without fats or oils. The food is cooked either by a direct application of radiant heat (grilling and broiling) or by indirect heat in the oven (roasting and baking). The result of these cooking methods is a highly flavored exterior and moist interior.
Classic cooking methods are the bedrock of the successful and innovative culinary professional. By deepening your understanding of the all-important cooking fundamentals used in preparing an array of dishes, you will enhance your overall skills and become a more versatile, more creative culinary professional.
Dry Heat is the first of three in the Culinary Institute's Cooking Methods series. The series titles include:
Contents
Topics covered include:
- Grilling
- Broiling
- Roasting
- Baking
Grilling
Mastering grilling is important to your customers and to your bottom line. In this section, you will:
- Discover proper selection and preparation of foods for the grill
- Learn the techniques for grilling vegetables and meat
- Examine handling requirements and cooking times for various items
- Explore various menu options for this technique including grilled vegetables and grilled lamb chops with caramelized garlic sauce
Broiling
Often the greatest culinary triumphs reflect the simplest concepts supported by a mastery of technique and attention to detail in execution. This section will:
- Study the basics of broiling
- Examine how to broil both delicate fish and hearty meat
- Explore various ways to check for doneness
- Learn the techniques for preparing broiled steak and broiled lemon sole
- Address the high heat of broiler rods
Roasting
 Despite the changes in professional cooking over the last decade, you still need a thorough understanding of the basics. With this section, you will:
- Gain knowledge on the principles of roasting
- Learn how to create sauces from pan drippings
- Explore the importance of the resting period
- Examine the proper techniques for preparing roasted chicken and roast beef au jus
Baking
By deepening your understanding of all this all-important cooking technique, you will enhance your overall skills. During this section you will:
- Learn the basics of cooking proteins over extended periods of time
- Examine the basics of baking savory items
- Learn how to select foods for baking
- Obtain tips on how to prepare your items prior to cooking
- See savory menu items prepared - baked eggs with ratatouille and baked salmon with a smoked salmon and horseradish crust
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