Article on recipes only experienced chefs should

[dragnlaw]

Actually some I would agree, but others not so much -
I'm sure many of you would know how to successfully do a Tomahawk Steak?
What about a Lobster Risotto?
And Gelato? Of course he can make it with professional equipment! If it's that kind of equipment what is it doing even being in the article!
Which do you think is the most true or the most outrageous one?
Fine Dining Dishes that should only be made by Professional Chefs.

and another question that goes along with it...what 'defines' a "professional" chef?

 

[Marlingardener]

The most true statement is about making consomme. It takes patience and care, but most "nonprofessional" cooks could do it. I think the most outrageous one is sushi. why go to all that trouble for something that is meh.
And as to the definition of "professional" chef--how about anyone who gets paid to cook?

 

[Badjak]

Honestly ..
Some of the items/,dishes are only tricky because of equipment needed or specialty ingredients (or the need of incredible fresh ones).

Some just take planning, making preserved lemons, fermented food in advance

Consomme I believe is very tricky.
I don't care much for it, so won't try.
I do not see the appeal of croquemboche...

A tomahawk steak, or chips etc are not difficult. Just takes some attention

Ah well, everyone is entitled their opinion
(In my opinion, one of the most tricky things to cook is a soft boiled egg. Solid white, soft yolk )

 

[pictonguy]

Yeah, I agree with the basic gist but anyone can make any dish eatable and quite acceptable.

Like any craft and cooking is a craft it's about the details and how they're expressed in the final outcome. For example a furniture maker makes furniture but someone with a decent understanding and the tools can make furniture too.

 

[lastmanstanding]

I am pretty sure that the statement "only professionals should do" is meant to attract home cooks. "Let's see what they say can't be done" is the idea they get, and it gives the idea that this is the ultimate pro dish list. It's a widely used SEO trick to attract readers and viewers. Here's a list of such terms:

You are a pro if you can do this

What Gordon Ramsay says about fish

Here's the list that was banned by the government

The foods that everyone should try before they die

How to make the dish that was Churchill's favourite

Top 10 ingredients almost impossible to find

.... There's seventeen million more

 

[Andy M.]

French Fries. Hmmm. So the high school kids at McDonalds shouldn't make fries?

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Anyone who can read and follow directions can be a good cook and recreate any existing recipe.

 

[Sir_Loin_of_Beef]

Of course, it is moderately difficult to find people who are willing to read and follow directions.

 

[Kathleen]

French Fries. Hmmm. So the high school kids at McDonalds shouldn't make fries?

Well, they are getting paid to cook.

 

[FrankZ]

Well, they are getting paid to cook.

On expensive equipment.

 

[Andy M.]

Well, they are getting paid to cook.

I guess that makes them professionals!

 

[CharlieD]

I feel like anybody who has time and money, some of the things describe requires special equipment, and desire to produce those things can figure out how to do it after truing hard enough.

 

[Linda0818]

I read this yesterday, since I check that site often to get the latest, and I agree with you. Sure, 'gourmet' cooking takes special skills, but it also helps to have the right equipment.

Most of those I wouldn't even attempt, to be honest. I know my limitations (as well as my capabilities, also factoring in patience) but I think the silliest ones are the French fries and the sushi. I've made both. And while the sushi was a fun experiment, I'd rather let someone else do it. Although I do occasionally like making Shrimp Nigiri at home. Easier than doing the rolls.

And what defines a professional chef.... hmmmmm....

Well, to me, a "professional" chef is someone who gets paid to cook. The 'depth' of professionalism, however, depends on several factors. I think "passion" is the biggest one. Anyone can be trained to cook. But if you don't have that passion for food and cooking, it's going to show in the end product. If you do have that passion, that too will show in the end product.

 

[jennyema]

https://www.thetakeout.com/1812849/dishes-only-professionals-should-cook/

Actually some I would agree, but others not so much -
I'm sure many of you would know how to successfully do a Tomahawk Steak?
What about a Lobster Risotto?
And Gelato? Of course he can make it with professional equipment! If it's that kind of equipment what is it doing even being in the article!
Which do you think is the most true or the most outrageous one?
Fine Dining Dishes that should only be made by Professional Chefs.

and another question that goes along with it...what 'defines' a "professional" chef?

I’ve made all of them except the seashell pastry thing and the pate en croute. I have made aspic en croute.

They were fun to make and required no special equipment. My macarons were not that great. Neither were my croissants. Everything else turned out nicely.

 

[jennyema]

French Fries. Hmmm. So the high school kids at McDonalds shouldn't make fries?

That was me! Fries and shakes all through high school.

 

[Kathleen]

That was me! Fries and shakes all through high school.

My first job was at age 14 via the local snack shack. Sandwiches, fries, and ice cream. I'm updating my resume to say Professional Chef for those years!!!

 

[Linda0818]

That was me! Fries and shakes all through high school.

Yep. Had a plate of fries every day

 

[caseydog]

I've cooked big tomahawk steak multiple times, and in multiple ways. Pfffft. No big deal.

Note: I sawed a few inches off the bone on this one so I could center it in my pellet smoker. It was ridiculously long.

CD

 

[Linda0818]

I've cooked big tomahawk steak multiple times, and in multiple ways. Pfffft. No big deal.

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Note: I sawed a few inches off the bone on this one so I could center it in my pellet smoker. It was ridiculously long.

CD

Holy .................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's beautiful.

 

[caseydog]

Holy .................................!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's beautiful.

Thanks. That was a USDA Prime tomahawk that I actually got at Walmart a day before the "sell by" date for half price.

You gotta' keep your eyes open, and look through the meat department every time you go to the grocery store. Every once in a while, you find a hidden gem.

CD