Learn to cook like a pro with these lessons from seasoned chef Esther Merriweather, who shares her 50 essential culinary techniques and demonstrates the art of making tantalizing tasty meals. You'll learn the secret to successful slicing and dicing; how to create a cream sauce; the magic of herbs and spices; and more. Esther's original poetry and a jazzy soundtrack add zest, and it's easy to revisit a segment for a refresher course.