Classic Mother Sauces

Course Description: The Five Mother Sauces & Demi-Glace Learn the foundation of classical cooking with Chef Shekoh. In this course, you’ll be guided through the five mother sauces—Béchamel, Velouté, Espagnole, Tomato, and Hollandaise—and how they form the base of countless dishes. You’ll also learn how to make demi-glace, a rich, reduced sauce built from espagnole that’s used to finish and elevate meals. This course focuses on clear technique, proper timing, and understanding how sauces are built—so you can confidently recreate them and apply them in your own cooking.