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Episode two of what a chef sees and we are looking at tomatoes 🍅 there are so many uses other than a salad or sauce and this is just some of them. Get creative and enjoy.

Most people use tomatoes for a basic salad or drop them into a sauce, but as a professional chef, I see a goldmine of hidden flavors and textures. In this episode of "What a Chef Sees," we are pushing a handful of tomatoes to their absolute limit to extract every ounce of culinary potential.I'm breaking down how to view this everyday ingredient through a chef's lens to create a clear, intensely savory tomato water, rich and luxurious confit tomatoes, and a stunning zero-waste tomato skin powder made from the leftover skins. Stop tossing away half of your ingredients and unlock the true potential of your cooking! If you want to master chef-level techniques at home, hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to follow the series! 🍅🔥 I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/

This video is all about looking at an ingredient through the lens of a chef so that you can level up your cooking at home

Most people buy a leek, chop off the white root for a soup or a stew, and throw out the rest. But as a professional chef, I see a massive waste of incredible flavor! In this first episode of my new series, "What a Chef Sees," I’m going to show you exactly how to look at everyday ingredients through a chef's lens and turn them into premium, restaurant-quality culinary components. In this video, we extract maximum flavor from a single leek by transforming it into three distinct, high-end elements: a vibrant, vivid green leek oil (0:59), a foolproof 2-minute leek mayonnaise hack (1:51), and a rich, sweet, and savory leek jam (2:56). Stop wasting your ingredients and start unlocking the incredible flavors you've been missing out on! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - What a Chef Sees: Leeks (0:12) 0:29 - How to Make Vivid Green Leek Oil (0:29) 1:42 - The 2-Minute Leek Mayonnaise Hack (1:42) 2:35 - How to Make Sweet & Savory Leek Jam (2:35) 5:08 - How to Elevate Your Home Cooking (5:08) #leekrecipe #chefhacks #zerowastecooking #leekoil #homecookingtips #cookingchannel I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/

Is the Made In 5-Quart Saucier the ultimate kitchen workhorse, or is it just too big for the average home cook? In this Made In 5qt Saucier review, we are breaking down the performance, versatility, and build quality of this massive stainless clad pan to see if it’s truly the only large pan you need in your kitchen.We test it with everything from large-batch sauces and risottos to everyday family meals to find out if it lives up to the professional chef hype. Don't buy Made In cookware until you see how this 5-quart monster handles real-world home cooking! I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/

This might be the best sandwich I have ever made in my entire life. Today, we are making an authentic, Italian Porchetta Sandwich packed with incredible flavor, sharp provolone, and perfectly seasoned broccoli rabe. If you want to elevate your sandwich game to an elite level, you need to try this recipe! I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/ #Porchetta #SandwichRecipe #ItalianFood #Cooking #ComfortFood

Learn how to make perfect deli-style hoagie rolls right at home! If you are tired of store-bought bread that gets soggy, this homemade hoagie roll recipe is exactly what you need. We are making sandwich rolls that are perfectly crispy on the outside, yet light and fluffy on the inside. These sesame-crusted sub rolls are sturdy enough to hold all your favorite deli meats, Philly cheesesteak toppings, or meatball subs without falling apart. You do not need any fancy bakery equipment to get that authentic deli texture at home! I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/

This Porchetta Recipe is the one you want for next level crispy and juicy skin!!! Recipe below 👇 Ingredients * 4 kg pork belly (skin on) * 20 g salt (plus extra for outside seasoning) * 8 cloves garlic * 12 g rosemary fresh * 10 g thyme leaves * 35 g parsley fresh * Good pinch chilli seed * 1/2 tbsp ground coriander seed * Half nutmeg grated * 5 g peppercorns * 15 g fennel seed Method Butterfly the pork and make sure not to cut through to the skin or fully through the other side. You want it open like a book. Toast the fennel and black peppercorn and grind. Chop up your herbs roughly. Open your pork up skin side down. Season with salt and then all the spices. Grate over garlic. Add herbs. Try and get an even spread for everything. Roll up and tighten with butchers knot. Keep on a rack in the fridge uncovered for up to 2 days to really dry out the skin. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Cook for 2–3 hours. Internal temperature should reach 68–70°C (155–158°F). Probe from the side for accuracy. Increase oven temperature to 450F (232c). Roast for 15–25 minutes until the skin crisps and crackles. Rotate often (about 3 times) to avoid burning.

This is the ultimate masterclass on how to make authentic Italian Porchetta with insanely crispy crackling and juicy pork belly inside. I’ll show you the exact butcher techniques to butterfly, season, roll, and tie a 4kg pork belly to get next-level pork crackling every single time. Traditional herbal flavors rule this recipe—no lemon zest or baking soda required! If you love perfect pork crackling and juicy roasted meat, this is the only guide you need. LIKE this video and SUBSCRIBE to the channel for more epic cookups! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ parmavirk.com #porchetta #porkbelly #crispyporkbelly #porkcrackling #roastpork #butchersknot #cookingmasterclass #italianfood #crispyskin #chefparma

There are many ways to tie a knot but this butchers knot is a great way to make sure your joints of meat and roasts are nice and tight!! Give it a go and practice makes perfect #butcherskills #knot #chefskills

Salmon with Mousseline Sauce Hollandaise 3 Large egg yolks 250g unsalted butter (melted) 1-2 tbsp lemon juice Salt & pepper to taste 2-3 Tbsp whipped double cream Court Bouillon 1/2 Leek sliced (white part) 1 Celery stick sliced 1 Carrot sliced 1/4 Fennel sliced 2 Shallots sliced 1/2 Lemon sliced 2 Bay leaf Couple sprigs of thyme 1 Tbsp Coriander seed 1/2 Tbsp black/white peppercorn 2 Tbsp Salt 150ml White wine 2 L water Piece of salmon In a heatproof bowl, whisk egg yolks with lemon juice. Place over simmering water, whisking for 1-2 minutes. Add 1-2 tablespoons of simmering water after 2-3 minutes. Once you can make a figure 8, remove from heat and place in a saucepan lined with a tea towel. Slowly whisk in warm melted butter (55c-131f). Season to taste and add a squeeze more lemon juice. Add whipped cream to a third of the hollandaise and mix well. Set aside. Poach salmon in court bouillon for 7-8 minutes. Gently remove, peel off skin, and scrape off any brown. Serve skin side down. Spoon over the hollandaise sauce, add fried capers or sliced cucumbers, and serve with fennel fronds (or dill). #recipe #cooking

Summer is coming and you need to get into shape but regular salads are just so boring because your using generic store bought salad dressings. I"m going to show you 3 AMAZING flavour packed salad dressings that are way less calories than their counterparts. Like my banging high protein caesar salad. I'll also show you some salads to pair with them to get your imagination flowing so that salads become addictive for you!! I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/

This is hollandaise sauce that won’t split on you!! Follow these 3 steps for perfect results every time. 3 Large egg yolks 250g unsalted butter (melted) 1-2 tbsp lemon juice Salt & pepper to taste Whisk your egg yolks with a squeeze of lemon juice in a heatproof bowl. Then put this over a Bain Marie. The water should be barely simmering. Whisk in stages of 1-2 mins on and off the heat. After 2-3 mins add 1-2 tbsp of the simmering water into your yolks. Once you can make a figure 8 take off the heat. Place in a saucepan lined with a tea towel. Slowly whisk in your warm melted butter (55c-131f). Season to taste add a squeeze more of lemon juice and you have silky smooth hollandaise that won’t split on you! Stay tuned for what else we can do with this sauce

Peri Peri Chicken 1 Spatchcock Chicken Salt for cure Peri Peri marinade 1 Red pepper 1 Red onion 4 Peri Peri chillies (or Thai) 9 Garlic cloves 1.5 Tbsp Dried oregano 1 Lemon Zest & juice 2 Tbsp Smoked paprika 1 Tbsp Ground coriander 50ml Red wine vinegar 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sugar) Salt & Pepper to taste Char the red pepper and onion on a bbq or pan to get some smoky flavour 4-6 mins. Add to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend for a few mins until the texture in the video is achieved. Your peri peri marinade is ready for business. Prick the chicken all over then salt cure the chicken ideally overnight. 1-2 hrs ok. Pat dry. Add half the marinade and marinate ideally overnight. Put it on a wire rack over a tray. Roast 350f-150c for 1 hr. Then baste with more marinade. Crank over to 450f-235c. Roast 10 mins. You’re gonna do this twice. Rest for 10 mins. Carve and serve.

Hot cross buns 650g Bread Flour110g Sugar9g Rapid Yeast2 Tsp Cinnamon2 Tsp Allspice½ Tsp Salt380ml Tepid Milk60g Melted Butter1 Large Egg150g Sultanas60g Mixed PeelCross Paste 75g All purpose flour10 Tbsp Water Steps Combine dry ingredients (except sultanas and mixed peel) in a stand mixer bowl. Add wet ingredients, sultanas, and mixed peel. Mix for 6 minutes, gradually increasing speed to medium. Add a spoonful of flour if the mixture is too wet. Knead into a ball. Cover and proof for 1.5 hours in the same bowl. Degas. Shape into 12 balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Proof for 40 minutes, covered with oiled cling film. Whisk cross paste until smooth and pipe onto the buns after the second proof. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 350F-176C until golden brown. Optionally, glaze with thinned Apricot Jam or sugar syrup. Let rest for 20-30 minutes. Cut open and enjoy with butter.#recipe #cooking #hotcrossbuns #shorts

Making bacon is a great thing to do!! This uses the amazing mangalitsa breed pig to make a truly world class bacon. You can make it using regular pork belly but give it a go!! Recipe below 👇 Manga Bacon 1.7-2.5kg Pork belly (skin on) 6 Garlic cloves peeled Bunch of mixed herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) 3 Bay leafs crushed 1/2 Tbsp Black peppercorns crushed Dry Cure 2:1 Ratio Salt to Sugar 30g Kosher salt 15g Fine sugar 10% Weight of dry cure in curing salt 4.5g Curing salt Prepare your pork belly by rubbing it with 30g of mixed dry cure. Store the remaining cure in a container. Spread the cure over a tray and rub the pork belly evenly. Place the pork in a ziplock bag or container with herbs and garlic. Mix well and seal. Refrigerate for 7-10 days and flip bag over every other day. The bacon is cured when firm in the middle. Wash the cure off, pat dry, and refrigerate for up to 3 days if not smoking immediately. Smoke or bake at 200f-93c for 2-3 hours until the internal temperature reaches 150f-65c. Remove the rind, cool, and enjoy your bacon!

Peri Peri marinade 1 Red pepper 1 Red onion 4 Peri Peri chillies (or Thai) 9 Garlic cloves 1.5 Tbsp Dried oregano 1 Lemon Zest & juice 2 Tbsp Smoked paprika 1 Tbsp Ground coriander 50ml Red wine vinegar 1-2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sugar) Salt & Pepper to taste Char the red pepper and onion on a bbq or pan to get some smoking flavour 4-6 mins. Add to a blender with the rest of the ingredients. Blend for a few mins until the texture in the video is achieved. You peri peri marinade is ready for business. #cooking #recipe #chicken

Spatchcocking a chicken is a great skill to know and it’s super easy. This speeds up the cooking time and ensures a lovely even cook and browning of the skin!! Perfect for the bbq or oven!! Follow for more chef tips you can actually make at home #cooking #recipe #chicken

This is no ordinary garlic butter recipe. It's been revamped with confit garlic, capers and loads of parsley. Make it, freeze it and always have it to hand! Recipe Below 👇🏽 Garlic Butter 250g unsalted butter 1-2 whole heads of confit garlic 50g curly parsley finely chopped 60g capers roughly chopped 1 lemon juiced Salt and pepper to taste Make sure your butter is room temperature. Add to stand mixer bowl. Add your confit garlic and a couple spoons of the confit oil. Add capers, lemon juice and seasonings. Mix with paddle attachment for couple of mins. Then add parsley and mix for 1 min. Serve on bread, meat, pasta, fish or anything else that needs the love of confit garlic parsley butter. I’ve got a favour to ask! If you enjoy these videos, please could you check you've LIKED the video and SUBSCRIBED to the channel! That's a small way you can help me carry on doing this. Really appreciate all of you! 🙌🏽 🙏🏾 🔥 Join the website & Subscribe to my mailing list ➡️ https://www.parmavirk.com/