Recipes & Techniques

Immerse yourself in the artistry of culinary creation! Explore a treasure trove of recipes and techniques spanning cuisines and skill levels, empowering you to refine your culinary craftsmanship.

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How to Make Plant-Based Caramel Sauce

This recipe for Plant-Based Caramel Sauce comes to us from Escoffier Certified Master Pastry Chef, Frank Vollkommer.

March 7, 2024
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Mardi Gras Magic: Festive Fat Tuesday Recipes for a Flavorful Celebration

Get ready to tantalize your Mardi Gras taste buds with recipes for Jambalaya, NOLA fav beignets, and New Orleans signature cocktails.

February 8, 2024
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5 Decorative Bread Scoring Techniques

Discover the art of decorative bread scoring and elevate your bread's appearance with beautiful patterns and designs.

February 5, 2024
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Cooking for a Crowd: Techniques for Scaling Recipes

Discover the essential tips and techniques to adjust ingredient quantities, maintain flavor balance, and create perfect portions every time.

December 18, 2023
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Holiday Lamb Dinner Recipe

Are you searching for a new and delicious recipe to serve during the holiday season? Escoffier Chef Instructor Matthew Fairfield’s...

December 14, 2023
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How to Make Pecan Pie Filling

There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked goods on Thanksgiving day to warm hearts and boost spirits....

November 1, 2023
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Inside a Chef’s Mind: The Process Behind Creating New Dishes

Discover how to create new dishes, with insights from a professional chef into the techniques, process, and mindset that can contribute to culinary innovation!

October 17, 2023
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How To Make The Five Mother Sauces

Mother sauces, first classified by French Chef Marie-Antoine Carême and later codified by Auguste Escoffier, are the starting points for...

October 4, 2023
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How to Make a Blackberry Galette

As summer comes to a close, popular summer fruits, like berries, make way for fall favorites like apples and pears....

September 20, 2023
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How to Make Soy Glazed Pacific Halibut with Crispy Mushroom Roll and Bok Choy

Pacific halibut is one of the largest species of flatfish and is primarily found in the icy waters of the...

July 24, 2023
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How to Make Popovers: A Recipe

Curious about how to make popovers at home? Explore this easy popover recipe and discover the essential ways to serve them!

July 6, 2023
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A Special Mother’s Day Cake – White Chocolate Buttercream with Fresh Fruit

In the U.S., Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It shares the same day in some...

May 6, 2023
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How to Make Fish Tacos

Escoffier Chef Instructor Scott Cohen shares his famous fish tacos. His recipe includes fresh and colorful ingredients!

April 25, 2023
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Easter Celebrations Are Full of Hoppy Traditions

The Easter Bunny,  spring bonnets, egg hunts, and of course… the food!  Easter traditions are alive and well across the...

April 6, 2023
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How to Make Savory Crepes with Mornay Sauce

Escoffier Chef Instructor Dan Bearss shares his favorite savory crepe recipe that is paired with mornay sauce.

March 15, 2023
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How to Make Crepes

With the help of Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop, learn how to make crepes and find out the best fillings for this thin pancake.

March 13, 2023
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10 Dishes Every Vegan Chef Should Know How to Make

Whether you’re a vegan chef or are looking to learn how to make more plant-based recipes, start with these ten vegan dishes.

March 3, 2023
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Grab Your Piece of the Pie!

Just the mention of pie probably brings up childhood memories of cooking with mom or grandma—those fresh fruits and flakey...

February 20, 2023
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Treat Your Sweetie to a Valentine’s Day Delight – Chocolate Raspberry Tarts

Whether you’re enrolled in culinary school as a pastry arts student working toward your degree or diploma, an executive chef...

February 14, 2023
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How to Make Potatoes Au Gratin

Escoffier Chef Instructor Scott Cohen has you covered with his creamy and cheesy French cuisine classic, Potatoes Au Gratin.

January 27, 2023
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How to Make Coeur a la Creme with Raspberry Sauce

Escoffier Chef Instructor Matthew Lewis shares his French dessert, Coeur a la Creme with raspberry sauce recipe.

January 25, 2023
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Some Souper Recipes from Escoffier Chef Instructors

The thought of hot and hearty soup can bring up notions of time gone by. Memories of tomato soup and...

January 17, 2023
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No Booze Resolution? No Problem. Bring on the Mocktails!

The holidays may be over, but through January and February the weather outside is still frightful! New Year’s resolutions are...

January 8, 2023
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How to Make Dark Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Escoffier Chef Instructor Renee Moreno shares a decadent dark chocolate peppermint truffle recipe great for the holidays.

November 30, 2022
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How to Make Latke with Shredded Chicken Confit and Crème Fraîche

Escoffier Chef Instructor Dan Bearss shares his latke recipe, a pan-fried potato pancake that is popular in eastern European cuisine.

November 17, 2022
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7 Substitutes for All-Purpose Flour

Are you looking for substitutes for all-purpose flour? Check out these flour substitutes made from nuts, beans, and other grains.

October 31, 2022
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Apple Tart Recipe

Escoffier Chef Instructor Stefanie Bishop shares her apple tart recipe made from scratch. This recipe is perfect for fall festivities.

October 24, 2022
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How to Make Ratatouille and Polenta

Escoffier Chef Instructor Chef Dan Bearss shares his homemade ratatouille paired with parmesan polenta recipe.

October 11, 2022
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How to Make Chicken Francaise

Looking for a flavorful dish to add to your dinner rotation? Join a professional chef to learn how to make chicken Francaise.

September 30, 2022
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How to Cook Spaghetti Squash – Autumn Recipe

Learn how to make this recipe of Chef Scott’s, which includes Brussels Sprouts, Bacon, and Lemon Apple Thyme Butter Sauce.

September 27, 2022
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Pumpkin Bread with Streusel Recipe

Escoffier Chef Instructor Cody Middleton shares one of his cherished recipes for the fall season—Pumpkin Bread!

September 27, 2022
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Coconut Milk: Health Benefits and How to Bake With It

Coconut milk is one of the leading dairy-free milks used today in baking! Learn why it’s so popular and the top health benefits associated with it!

September 21, 2022
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Cavatelli Pasta with Mushrooms Recipe

Chef Scott Cohen, Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares his Cavatelli Pasta with Mushrooms recipe.

September 6, 2022
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Apple Turnover Recipe

Escoffier Chef Instructor Sefanie Bishop shares one of her favorite fall pastry recipes—Apple Turnovers!

September 2, 2022
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How to Make Peach Melba

Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski demonstrates his take on this world-renowned dish with his Caramelized Peach Melba with Sweet Cream.

August 8, 2022
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How to Make Corn Soup with Huitlacoche

Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares his Corn Huitlacoche Summer Soup.

August 1, 2022
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How to Make Honey Mustard Roasted Salmon

Join chef Scott Cohen as he explains how to make honey mustard roasted salmon, basil vinaigrette, and tomato and pearl couscous ragout.

July 13, 2022
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How to Make Nutella Semifreddo

Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Colette Christian shares how to make her light and velvety Nutella Semifreddo.

July 8, 2022
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Best Vegan & Vegetarian Cookbooks According to Professional Chefs

Get some guidance from these vegetarian and vegan cookbooks, each chosen by Escoffier Chef Instructors. Recipes for the amateur cook and the professional chef.

July 8, 2022
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How to Make Chicken Ratatouille Penne Pasta

Chef Instructor Scott Cohen shares his classic French dish with a twist – Simmered Chicken Ratatouille with Penne and Summer Basil.

July 6, 2022
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