The Culinary Institute of America
How Is Olive Oil Made?
Olive oil is a staple ingredient in Mediterranean cuisine and found all over the world. Production of olive oil allegedly dates back more than 6,000 years. How does it get made? […]
The Culinary Institute of America
Cooking
As Thanksgiving Approaches, A Guide to Starting the Turkey
The end of November means Thanksgiving is here. It also means extended family visiting, a quickly emptying wine rack, tricky side dishes, missing recipes, and an intimidating-looking bird to cook. Fortunately, you’re not the first person to go through the holiday. Here are a couple of handy tips to start that turkey off right. […]
Cooking
Plant Proteins—A Delicious Way to Eat Healthy
Discover the sources and nutritional perks of plant proteins, and learn some surprising ways to use them to create delicious meals. […]
Cooking
Back to Cooking School: Cook Rice Perfectly Every Time
While it’s surprisingly simple to to make a mistake with this staple of cuisine, anyone can learn to make rice perfectly with these easy tips. […]
Cooking
Learn to Love Leftovers—Let No Food go to Waste!
Revive your leftovers! Learn how to add fresh ingredients to leftovers or prepared foods to enhance their flavor and make them seem like a completely new dish. […]
Cooking
Get Your Grill on with Perfect Barbecue Sauces
Discover the world of barbecue sauces and learn a simple, yet delicious sauce recipe that accentuates almost any dish you grill. […]
Cooking
Cooking School Basics: Golden Brown Roasted Chicken
Deceptively complicated to perfect, Chef Instructor Bill Briwa shares tips for creating and carving a delectable Roasted Chicken—a staple of comfort food and home cooking. […]
Cooking
Quick, Easy, and Delicious Dinners: Chowder
Trace the evolution of chowder from its beginning at sea, and discover the many variations that have emerged over the years. […]
Cooking
The Rewards of Cooking with Root Vegetables
The humble root vegetable is a treasure. It is readily available, inexpensive, tremendously versatile, and very tasty. But how do you cook with it? […]
Cooking
Healthy Food Choices—Choosing The Right Option
Discover how easily healthy meals can be prepared and how enjoyable they can be with these healthy options rated from good, to best. […]