Rory O'Connell is probably Ireland's most experienced cookery teacher - he has been teaching people how to cook for more than 30 years, having co-founded the Ballymaloe Cookery School with his sister, Darina Allen.
In this series Rory introduces the timeless, classic, and essential techniques, which every cook needs to understand and implement if they want to cook well.
Rory's series differs from other cookery shows because the programmes are based around techniques that every serious cook should master, such as roasting, pan-grilling, making emulsion sauces, using gelatine, making perfect mashed potato, baking fish on the bone. These are timeless, classic, essential techniques, completely independent of fashion or gimmicks, and anyone who wants to cook properly needs to understand them.
Each week, Rory demonstrates three recipes that combine to make a perfectly balanced meal, but which of course can be made and served on its own, or with other dishes.
The series will appeal to anyone who wants to improve their cooking skills, and increase their repertoire of dishes. Novice cooks will feel confident in the hands of a superb teacher. Experienced cooks will also learn from Rory's tips, techniques and colourful descriptions. There is plenty of humour, even though Rory takes preparing food seriously, and urges his pupils to do likewise.