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Culinary Arts
Embark on a transformative journey to elevate your culinary prowess. Explore how fundamental cooking techniques, artful presentation refinement, and the skilled orchestration of seasonal ingredients converge.
The Perfect Crispy Skin Finish For Your Fish Dishes
Perfect, crispy fish skin is within the reach of chefs and culinary students in Austin and beyond.
What Chefs Can Do To End World Hunger
A number of chefs have stepped up to confront the problem of hunger.
The Call of the Rooster: 2 Professional Breakfast Concepts to Learn and Love
These two chicken-based breakfast concepts lead to great results.
Building Beautiful Batters: Structural and Flavoring Successes
Better your batter with this fried food advice.
4 Reasons Jackfruit Is The Ultimate Meat Substitute
Jackfruit has a longstanding place in Asian cuisine, and over the past few years, it has become an important ingredient in the U.S. as well.
Getting Back To Your Roots: 3 Regional Dishes Of Austin You Should Know
Austin culinary arts students should know these three dishes.
The Hottest Spots For Nashville Hot Chicken In The U.S.
Nashville hot chicken is among the most beloved regional varieties of fried chicken.
What’s The Buzz About Cooking With Insects?
Insects are an intriguing ingredient for chefs to consider.
Now, Everyone Wants To Know How The Sausage Is Made
When you make your own sausage, you maximize the freshness of your dishes and gain precise control over the flavor combinations.
Stir-Fry Is Just The Beginning: The Many Uses Of Soy Sauce
Soy sauce has applications far beyond Chinese recipes.
On-Trend Grilling Tips For Summer
Here are a few ideas for cooking out inspired by the latest trends in the culinary world.
Cast-Iron Perfection: Put Your Skillet To Work With These Recipes
Students in an Austin culinary arts program will quickly learn the virtues of a high-quality cast-iron pan.
4 Ideas For Mixing A Better Vinaigrette
These variations on the traditional vinaigrette can help you craft your own concoctions.
Stock Up On Stalks: 3 Ways To Use Asparagus In Your Cooking
No vegetable says "spring" quite like asparagus.
Are Copper Pots Worth The Money?
Is copper all it's cracked up to be?
Hurry Up and Cook: Tips for Completing Prep Work Faster
Developing more efficient prep skills is an important step toward success for culinary students.
Game On: The Hunt for the Perfect Rustic Dish
Try these recipes to see how taking meat from field to table can result in a variety of delicious items.
Brighten Your Dishes The Healthy Way
Using the produce you have in the fridge, you can create your own dyes and adjust the color of food to capture the precise look you're after.
Taste the Garden With Floral Cocktails
With floral cocktails, the bright colors of the season find their way into delicious beverages.
Less Is More In The Minimalist Cooking Trend
Try a simpler approach to some of your favorite dishes and you may find new inspiration for your cooking.
Ditch The Plate – Bring On The Bowls
Whether you're planning easy lunches for the week or throwing together an assortment of tasty ingredients for dinner, try using bowls for a convenient, fun option.
5 Reasons The Kombucha Trend Is Here To Stay
These five reasons explain why kombucha is proving to be more than a fad.
Spring Food Festivals Sure To Satisfy Your Appetite
Cities across the country greet the changing seasons with exciting food festivals.
Crudites 2017: Crunchy, Healthy and Beautiful
Follow these tips to create a crudites platter that will have people excited to dig in:
5 Benefits Of Growing Your Own Herbs
These are a few reasons you should consider starting an herb garden today.
What 2017’s Best Kitchen Gadgets Are Made Of
If you think it's time to add something new your kitchen, consider these possibilities.
Top 5 Food Presentation Trends For 2017
Here are today's hottest presentation trends and some ideas for how you can make them your own.
How To Interview For A Restaurant Job
Here are some tips to guide you as you apply for the job and get ready for the interview.
Are Cured Egg Yolks The New Parmesan?
Cured egg yolks are packed with complex flavor, have an appealingly firm texture and are ideal for putting a fresh twist on familiar pasta dishes.
3 Strategies For Receiving Useful Guest Feedback
Choosing the right strategies for inviting feedback and considering the results will guide you forward as a chef.
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day Menu Alternatives
You can get creative with dining on March 17 by making items that are both delicious and healthy.
Cereal: Your New Go-To Ingredient
In a world of Pinterest, we’ve discovered a recipe (or two or twenty) that get funky with…drum roll…breakfast cereals. We know,...
How To Store Your Dairy Products
Here's what you should know about properly storing your food, so all of your culinary creations turn out delicious - and safe.
5 Tips For Whipping Up Wonderful Waffles
The best waffles should be made with precision and the right ingredients.
Online Culinary Arts Student Spotlight: Tonya Avalos
One look at Tonya Avalos’ photos and one thing is clear: she’s extremely talented. You can also tell that this...
What’s The Deal With Pop-Ups?
There are plenty of reasons that chefs and foodies alike enjoy these opportunities to get out into their communities and experiment with different menus and options.
Student Spotlight: Pedro Gandara
For most of our students, a love for the culinary arts begins in childhood kitchens cooking with family and friends....
Culinary Secrets From The Top Chefs
There’s an expression I love: “choreographed chaos.” What it means: An efficient kitchen staff operates quickly, . quietly, and keeps...
5 Tips For Making The Most Awesome Nachos
If prepared properly, nachos can be an exciting little dish loaded with flavor.
5 Tips For Making The Most Decadent Cheesecake
Perfect cheesecake is a snap if you know a few simple tricks.
