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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.
To Brine Or Not To Brine?
A point of contention between all people seeking their online culinary certificate is whether or not to brine that Thanksgiving turkey.
November 2, 2016
4 Ways to Achieve Burrito Greatness
Here are some ideas to get you started on crafting exceptional burritos.
October 27, 2016
Tips From Top Chefs
If there are days that you're having a difficult time with a recipe or a concept in your education, look to these tips from some of the most famous chefs for some tips.
October 24, 2016
3 Tips for Making Picture-Perfect Pizza
The tastiest pizza involves the best ingredient and perfectly folded dough.
October 21, 2016
Cooking with Honey is Pretty Sweet
When you learn more about what makes honey special, you may find plenty of ways to include it in your own dishes.
October 18, 2016
3 Tips for Cooking the Perfect Steak Every Time
Cooking a tasty steak is all about timing, temperature and how carefully you season the meat.
October 17, 2016
5 Tips For Getting Thrifty In Your Kitchen
Here are are five tips for making great food without burning through cash.
October 14, 2016
5 Tips For Mastering Open Flame Cooking
This exciting new trend is a great way to learn a new approach to the art of cooking.
October 12, 2016
Grocery Shop Smart
Anyone pursuing their online cooking school certificate knows how pricey it can get to buy all of the supplies you need to experiment with your meals.
October 11, 2016
Dishes That Make the Most of Kale
Kale leaves can be tasty whether sauteed, grilled or steamed.
October 7, 2016
4 Tips for Pairing Food and Whisky
Whisky is a classic beverage that pairs well with everything from lamb shanks to chocolate desserts.
October 6, 2016
Finding Restaurants While You Travel
Here are a few tips to finding the best restaurants in a new location, whether you're seeking you online culinary certificate or just like to eat!
October 3, 2016
4 Tips For Cooking With A Wok
Woks are a truly versatile cooking tool that have been used for centuries across Asia and beyond.
September 30, 2016
The Secrets of Terrific Steak Tartare
Steak tartare is a dish that great chefs around the world have made their own.
September 29, 2016
How to Handle Substitutions
A chef must think about how to manage requests for substitutions.
September 28, 2016
How Will Your Dishes Look Online?
Chefs should take into account the increased importance of food's appearance when preparing and serving dishes.
September 27, 2016
Seasonal Dishes For The Fall
With a few ideas, you can prepare dishes perfectly suited to autumn.
September 26, 2016
Kitchen Storage Hacks All Culinary Students Need
With the small apartments in big cities like Boulder and Austin, there's a pretty good chance that the cooking enthusiast struggles with kitchen storage.
September 22, 2016
Exploring The Future: Insight Into Becoming A Research Chef
Research chefs design new dishes or improve on existing recipes.
September 16, 2016
The Internet's Most Viral Foods
Here are some of the most viral foods of this day and age, that people in online culinary certificate programs can take not from.
September 16, 2016
Building a Career in Corporate or Institutional Dining
Cooking at a school, hospital or office gives you the chance to use your skills in an environment very different from a traditional restaurant.
September 15, 2016
Career Advice From Chef Curtis Duffy of 3 Star Michelin Restaurant, Grace
It’s the goal that most chefs strive for. The opportunity to own and cook for a 3 Michelin starred restaurant....
September 14, 2016
A Great Kids’ Menu Isn’t Child’s Play
Learn how to make dishes that suit the tastes and dietary needs of kids.
September 13, 2016
Get creative with crepes
When you master crepes, you can develop several versions that suit your particular cooking style and tastes.
September 13, 2016
Foundational Knife Skills With Chef Curtis Duffy
If you’re thinking about becoming a chef, you should know this first off: knife skills are the foundation for your...
September 8, 2016
The Portable Flavor of Onigiri
Onigiri is a Japanese dish with a history that dates back centuries.
September 8, 2016
4 Tips for Becoming a Master of Cooking Herbs
If used properly, herbs can be a great way to add fresh flavors to any number of dishes
September 8, 2016
Learn How To Cook Like a James Beard Award Winning Chef
Want to learn how to cook like a James Beard award winning chef? In this video, Curtis Duffy demonstrates how...
September 8, 2016
Tortillas With Quality All Wrapped Up
When you learn what goes into making an extra-tasty tortilla, you can bring dishes inspired by Mexican and Central American cuisine to the next level.
September 7, 2016
Family-Style Dinners Worth Sharing
Many restaurants offer family-style dining featuring communal seating and shared dishes full of hearty fare.
September 6, 2016
How Sausage Is Made
Here's what you need to know about using sausage in your cooking.
September 2, 2016
4 Tips for Chefs Considering Cooking Demos
These demos are a chance to promote yourself as a chef and the restaurant where you're employed.
September 1, 2016
Dinner on a Skewer
Here's some inspiration to show you why skewers should be part of your repertoire.
August 31, 2016
The Art of Trash Cooking
Trash cooking is a way to make people rethink the food they eat.
August 23, 2016
Culinary Innovators: 5 Austin-Based Food Startups
These companies are finding new ways to change how we view and consume food.
August 22, 2016
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour Coming to Boulder
Guests at the Boulder stop of the James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour will enjoy dishes from nine chefs in an evening inspired by the dinners served at the James Beard House in New York City.
August 19, 2016
Improvising Your Dishes
Here's why you should try setting the cookbook aside and exploring the possibilities.
August 19, 2016
Cooking For Texture
Chefs strive to produce dishes with appealing texture as well as taste.
August 18, 2016
Pies That Compel You To Take A Second Slice
Pies offer one of the greatest opportunities to show off your particular style and flair in baking.
August 17, 2016
Future Food: Exploring the Trend of 3D-Printed Cooking
3D printers have become increasingly popular in restaurants across the U.S., including many gourmet establishments.
August 16, 2016
