Let's make Hash Browns.

Hi Chef

So you want to make a Hash Brown? Remember the most important thing is to REMOVE the water after grating the potato. Check out the step by step display below. Take your time turning, or inverting, the Hash Brown. Use a plate that is the same size or slightly smaller than your pan. Take your time, cook on a medium-high heat and sprinkle with salt before eating. Enjoy.



CLICK BELOW to see "How I should safely use a grater."



The perfect two egg cheese omelette.

Kia ora Chef,

I thought now might be a good idea to share my omelette making tips with you. This omelette feeds one person and takes about 5 minutes to prepare. I have shared some step by step pics below, plus a bonus 'slow-mo flipping vid' if your feeling confident enough to take on a next level challenge. Enjoy!

Two egg, cheese omelette.

1. Find a small frying pan [I have a pan at home just for, $7 at Briscoes].
2. Heat 2 teaspoons of cooking oil to a medium-high heat.
3. Crack two eggs into a bowl and add 1 tablespoon of water. Beat with a fork.
4. Pour the egg mixture into the pan and swirl gently a few times. 
5. Make some pockets with a rubber scraper or spatula, tilt the pan a little and fill with egg. Cook for no more than 1 minute.

Cooking Method One:

6. Place a similar-sized plate over the pan and cook for 30 seconds. Remove the plate using a teatowel. 
7. Add slices of cheese to half of the omelette, fold in half and slide onto a plate.
8. Season with salt.

Cooking Method Two:

6. Lift the pan off the heat and tilt on an angle downwards
7. Allow the omelette to slide briefly before quickly flicking your wrist upwards.
8. Add cheese to half side and use the spatula to fold the omelette in half. Cook for 30 seconds, then slide onto a plate.
9. Season with salt.




Watch this "Slo-mo omelette flip:"



Let's make Gnocchi

Here are some visuals for making delicious potato Gnocchi. Check out the link to Nadia Lim's recipe, it was an instant winner in the Baker bubble. Enjoy.

How do I knead and wrap dough?

Hi Team

It looks like loads of us are using flour to make different types of dough, awesome. To help, I have posted some visuals for you. Remember, most pizza doughs need 10 minutes 'kneading,' while pasta doughs only need about 5 minutes of kneading.

It is worth taking some time to carefully wrap your dough if it needs 'proofing.' [or proving]. What is proofing? It is the process of allowing bread or dough time to rise. Here is a checklist for you:

1. Yeast based doughs will need to proof in a large bowl
2. Grease your bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil
3. Tightly cover with plastic wrap [this traps all of the carbon dioxide gas]
4. Place in a warm area until the dough has doubled in size.


Here are a couple of vids Chefs to get you in the mood to Knead. Enjoy the slow motion effects ;]







How to use a chef's knife.

Click below to find out more:



  • How to chop safely


    • How to puree

    • How to chiffonade

    Food Tech Challenge 2.0 Week 2

    Hi Chefs

    Welcome to Food Tech Challenge 2.0. This week we are talking H20, that's right water. Water is in most of our 
    body and in most of the fresh foods we eat. 

    The challenge this week is to make pasta. If you get the HYDRATION just right you can make beautiful handmade pastas that everyone we love.

    So, check out the pasta vids we have for you here @ Berkley Kitchen - we got you Chef!

    Vids for Food Tech Challenge 2.0:

    • Getting started with Mr Baker
    • Checking hydration

    • Making Cavatelli - stage 1

    • Making Cavatelli - stage 2

    • Making Cavatelli - stage 3

    • How to make Malloreddus

    CHECK OUT this extra awesome vid for Pasta making on Youtube:







    Food Tech Challenge 1.0 Week 1

    Hi Chefs




    I just wanted to make sure you had everything you needed for Food Technology Challenge 1.0, sooooo I have added a link to the recipe book I shared with you last week.

    Also, keep sending in those amazing pics of your food - 
    they say a lot about you.

    Click here for the link to the recipe book.