What do you need to know in order to prepare a delicious homemade meal? Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, learn cooking fundamentals with Chef Dave Christopherson. Chef Dave demonstrates and explains a variety of basic cooking techniques necessary for success in the kitchen, including baking, blanching, boiling, grilling, roasting, sautéing, simmering, stir-frying and more as he prepares three simple, "from scratch" meals: - Chicken Asparagus Fettuccine Alfredo - Beef and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Rice - Roast Pork with Pan Gravy, Baked Potatoes, and Grilled Corn and Black Bean Salsa.