by Chef Mychal Billiot
Cheftionary: The Podcast breaks down cooking, technique, and kitchen life one word at a time. Hosted by Executive Chef Mychal Billiot, this show blends culinary education, real kitchen stories, and practical tips for home cooks, food lovers, and professionals alike. Simple. Real. Chef-approved.
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3/3/2026
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April 7, 2026
<p>Browning and burning are not the same process.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Cheftionary, we break down the physics of surface heat and explain why color equals flavor. Learn how the Maillard Reaction works, why moisture blocks browning, and how to move past the 212°F water barrier to build deep, savory crusts.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover:</p><p> • The difference between browning and burning</p><p> • The Maillard Reaction explained simply</p><p> • The hidden “water barrier” that stops browning</p><p> • Why crowded pans create gray food</p><p> • A repeatable browning protocol you can use immediately</p><p><br></p><p>Browning creates flavor. Burning destroys it.</p><p>Master the difference and you control the dish.</p>
March 26, 2026
<p>In this Cheftionary Lab, we break down the mechanics of the fond — the caramelized flavor layer left behind after searing.</p><p><br></p><p>Instead of scrubbing the pan, we harvest it.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how to visually evaluate the fond, identify the flavor zone, and use controlled heat and liquid to deglaze the pan and build a quick, restaurant-quality sauce.</p><p><br></p><p>This lab demonstrates how thermal energy, steam, and reduction work together to unlock concentrated flavor.</p><p><br></p><p>The fond is not a mess — it is the foundation of the sauce.</p><p><br></p><p>Run the test yourself and turn a dirty pan into liquid gold.</p>
March 24, 2026
<p>In this episode of Cheftionary: The Podcast, Chef Mychal Billiot breaks down one of the most misunderstood parts of cooking — when to salt your food.</p><p><br></p><p>Most cooks focus on how much salt to use, but professionals know that timing matters just as much as quantity.</p><p><br></p><p>Chef Mychal explains:</p><p><br></p><p>• Why salting before cooking can transform flavor</p><p>• When salting after cooking is actually the better move</p><p>• How salt interacts with moisture, heat, and protein</p><p>• Why timing your seasoning can completely change a dish</p><p><br></p><p>Understanding when to salt — and why — is one of the small techniques that separates guessing from real cooking.</p><p><br></p><p>Cheftionary breaks down how food actually works, so cooks stop guessing and start understanding.</p>
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Cheftionary: The Podcast breaks down cooking, technique, and kitchen life one word at a time.
Hosted by Executive Chef Mychal Billiot, this show blends culinary education, real kitchen stories, and practical tips for home cooks, food lovers, and professionals alike.
Simple. Real. Chef-approved.
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