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ChefSteps
Better Control, Better Coffee
Season 2015
Episode 6
Extraction. It's the concept at the heart of any truly wonderful cup of coffee. And yet, only in the past few years have coffee professionals started to explore extraction in a widespread and meaningful way. James Hoffmann—a champion barista, award-winning roaster, and well-respected author—is one of the the world's foremost ambassadors of extraction.
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3:59
Three paths to crispy, flavorful pork: the easy way, the fast way, and the best way.

3:19
Learn the four fundamentals of gumbo, then put your own spin on this savory stew.

5:39
Add some star power to your dinner with this movie-style ratatouille.

4:38
Light and spongy, devilishly decadent, and dark as a moonless midnight.

3:06
A no-fail, easy-to-remember method for roasting any type of vegetable to perfection.

3:33
Impress your family—and yourself—with chewy, springy, malty-yeasty bagels from scratch.

3:22
A dense, sweet-and-salty cake starring dates and whiskey-spiked toffee.

1:25
Homemade granitas: amazingly easy, all sorts of fancy.

3:33
For a fun twist on the classic macaron, sub pistachio flour for the traditional almond.

0:59
Learn the secrets to whipping up a bright, velvety, perfect hollandaise—every time.

4:18
Imagine a Krispy Kreme donut. Now imagine it was even better—and you could make it at home

3:29
Call us old fashioned, but these donuts are the best.