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Learn tips on how to prepare several different types of vegetables from our expert chef in this free cooking video clip.
There are 31 videos in this series:

Learn how to steam certain types of vegetables in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to chop and peel asparagus in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to halve and slice an avocado in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to dice an avocado properly in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly core and clean a bell pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly slice a bell pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly dice a bell pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly julienne slice a bell pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly cut florets from the head of a broccoli in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly julienne slice a carrot in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly dice a carrot in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly mince a carrot in this free video clip on cooking.

Learn tips on how to properly peel a chili pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to roast a chili pepper in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to begin to prepare a head of garlic to make roasted garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly roast a head of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to properly peel a clove of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to chop a clove of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to dice a clove of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to mince a clove of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to crush a clove of garlic in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to saute green beans in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to shock green beans to keep them firm after cooking in this free cooking video clip.

Learn tips on how to blanch green beans and vegetables in this free cooking video clip.

Learn some tips and techniques on how to properly chop nuts in this free cooking video clip.

It is very important to keep a balanced diet. Especially these days when it is so easy to eat fast food every day. Vegetables are a big part of a balanced diet so it is vital to have them with as many meals as we can. They provide nutrients and vitamins that other foods don't have and also can add a wonderful specific flavor to any dish. There are many ways to serve veggies from steamed to grilled to raw the possibilities are great! Each way of cooking and serving these delicious morsels has a different preparation and knowing specifically what to do with each is just as important as choosing the veggie itself.
In this free video clip series our expert, Louis Ortiz, walks us through several different preparation styles of many of the most popular vegetables of choice. From tomatoes to onions and even garlic each is specially prepared to serve the dish it is selected for and he walks us through every step of the way. Do you know how to peel a tomato? Neither did I until I saw Louis do it in clip 34. Amazing! So take some time and make sure the next time you are cooking and want to include your fair share of veggies you are ready to roll!
Louis Ortiz Louis Ortiz is a professional chef instructor at a culinary institute. He has been working in the culinary industry for 10 years.dkdk
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