
The Mind of a Chef
Examine traditions help to forge the identities of families and individuals.

Examine traditions help to forge the identities of families and individuals.

Magnus Nilsson returns to France--a place that had a huge impact on his culinary career.

Follow the life cycle of an ingredient at Magnus Nilsson's restaurant.

Spring brings new ingredients to the flavors of Magnus Nilsson's creations.

Tuna Tomatoes and Salmon Tartare Breaded Pork Scaloppine with Mushroom Sauce.

Scrambled Eggs Grilled Striped Bass with Pimento Relish Pink Grapefruit Terrine.

Learn what makes brisket the centerpiece of the Central Texas BBQ plate.

Peppers peeling and segmenting oranges pureeing raspberries Christmas log.

Puff pastry rolling, cutting and making shapes from puff pastry using pate a choux.

Preparing a tart crust dipping st

Using parchment paper sugaring souffle molds making cornets piping meringues.

Vegetable decorations glazing with aspic fluting mushrooms peeling apples and pears.

Carving a chicken and turkey making stock and gravy handling wine and champagne.

Preparing chicken for the grill boning and stuffing chicken trussing chicken.

Trussing lamb preparing veal steaks breading veal preparing Wiener Schnitzel.

Filleting sole and salmon rolling a paupiette preparing a gravlax serving a carpaccio.

Shelling prawns and shrimp opening oysters and clams cleaning mussels mussel pilaf.

Stuffed braised breast of veal is a glorious dish for very important people.

Plain and fancy fish fillets, and variations on trout including Truite Meuniere.

Custard becomes an elegant dessert with fruits, nuts and a little French know-how.