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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.
How Chefs Are Crossing Borders With Eastern European Cuisine
By exploring foods with roots in Eastern Europe, you’ll soon have a range of exciting new flavors in your repertoire.
August 23, 2017
Crafting Homemade Sausage: What To Know
To inject your culinary expertise into the sausage trend takeover, experiment with new recipes that are big on flavor, spice and versatility.
August 21, 2017
Improve Your Gluten-Free Game With These 3 Cooking Tips
Let’s take a look at three simple ways to incorporate gluten-free concepts into your culinary endeavors.
August 18, 2017
3 Thrilling Vegetarian Meal Options
Budding chefs who learn to use meat substitutes and find great flavor combinations of fruits, vegetables and grains will be well on their way to mastering vegetarian cooking.
August 17, 2017
How To Incorporate Sous Vide Into Your Menu
Let’s take a closer look at how to incorporate sous vide into your menu.
August 16, 2017
3 Ways To Preserve Herbs
If you have more herbs in your kitchen or garden than you can use right away, consider preserving them.
August 14, 2017
Honey Uses You’ve Never Thought Of
There are so many different ways that honey can be used, and there are likely a few that you’ve never thought of.
August 11, 2017
Celebrate National Catfish Month With These Brilliant Recipes
Celebrate the endless possibilities of this amazing fish by trying out a few recipes this year.
August 10, 2017
Bringing Avocados Into Your Desserts
Try one of these recipes to discover the flavorful possibilities of avocado-based treats.
August 3, 2017
3 Patriotic Foods Your Favorite Vet Will Love
If you want to honor your favorite vet’s service with a special meal, try these recipes that are delicious as they are all-American.
August 2, 2017
Why Charcoal Is Still King Of The Cookout
While each type of grill has its uses, many chefs still swear by cooking over fiery briquettes to maximize the smoky, tender results.
July 31, 2017
How To Do Jambalaya Like A Pro
Once you master the techniques that go into preparing jambalaya, you’ll be prepared to put your own individual spin on this classic dish.
July 25, 2017
Mastering Your Cast Iron Skillet: 2 Staple Recipes
The cast-iron skillet is a powerful tool for any chef.
July 24, 2017
Why A Slow Cooker Isn’t Just For Winter Cooking
Slow cookers are just as adept at creating summertime creations as they are at cooking cold-weather meals.
July 21, 2017
3 Ways To Bring Zing To Zucchini
No more boring zucchini when culinary arts students follow these recipes!
July 19, 2017
How To Incorporate Rhubarb Into Your Savory Summer Dishes
Take a swing at these two savory recipes for your next Austin cookout, and give your rhubarb stalks new life as something other than desserts.
July 13, 2017
Bivalves, Crustaceans And Gastropods, Oh My!
Bivalves, crustaceans and gastropods can all star in a variety of dishes.
July 10, 2017
No Egg? No Problem: 3 Vegan Breakfast Recipes
Here are three breakfast recipes that are vegan alternatives with minimal modifications.
July 7, 2017
Purple Is The Color of Delicious Fruits and Veggies
Here’s a rundown on some of the most popular purple preferences of fruit and veggie enthusiasts.
July 6, 2017
Hear The Liberty Bell’s Call: Crafting A True Philly Cheesesteak
With a few pointers, you'll be on your way to creating an authentic rendition of the sandwich Philadelphians have been enjoying since the 1930s.
June 27, 2017
Regional Barbecue Inspirations
Incorporating regional barbecue styles into your dishes can make them truly stand out.
June 26, 2017
Giving Classic Vegetable Sides A Modern Twist
These two vegetable sides go well beyond the conservative classics.
June 23, 2017
Summertime Is Chive Time: Cooking With Seasonal Herbs
Get the most out of your summer herbs with this advice.
June 23, 2017
3 Corn Recipes To Kick Off The Summer Season
Try a few different recipes that spotlight corn, and then come up with your own ideas for this versatile veggie.
June 22, 2017
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.
June 16, 2017
What Chefs Can Do To End World Hunger
A number of chefs have stepped up to confront the problem of hunger.
June 13, 2017
The Call of the Rooster: 2 Professional Breakfast Concepts to Learn and Love
These two chicken-based breakfast concepts lead to great results.
June 12, 2017
Building Beautiful Batters: Structural and Flavoring Successes
Better your batter with this fried food advice.
June 9, 2017
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.
June 1, 2017
Getting Back To Your Roots: 3 Regional Dishes Of Austin You Should Know
Austin culinary arts students should know these three dishes.
May 31, 2017
The Hottest Spots For Nashville Hot Chicken In The U.S.
Nashville hot chicken is among the most beloved regional varieties of fried chicken.
May 30, 2017
What’s The Buzz About Cooking With Insects?
Insects are an intriguing ingredient for chefs to consider.
May 26, 2017
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.
May 25, 2017
Stir-Fry Is Just The Beginning: The Many Uses Of Soy Sauce
Soy sauce has applications far beyond Chinese recipes.
May 24, 2017
On-Trend Grilling Tips For Summer
Here are a few ideas for cooking out inspired by the latest trends in the culinary world.
May 23, 2017
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.
May 18, 2017
4 Ideas For Mixing A Better Vinaigrette
These variations on the traditional vinaigrette can help you craft your own concoctions.
May 16, 2017
Stock Up On Stalks: 3 Ways To Use Asparagus In Your Cooking
No vegetable says "spring" quite like asparagus.
May 15, 2017
