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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.
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
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
How to Make Spinach Ravioli
Did someone say fresh pasta? Learn how to make spinach ravioli for a meal that’s equally delicious and impressive.
June 9, 2022
How to Make Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares how to make her vibrant Grilled Fruit Dessert Salad with Honey Yogurt Dressing.
June 6, 2022
When to Use an Electric Mixer and When to Use Your Hands
When you’re working as a pastry chef there are various ways to combine ingredients. Learn more about when to use an electric mixer and when to use your hands.
May 30, 2022
How to Make Chili Lime Grilled Chicken
Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts shares his flavorful Chili Lime Grilled Chicken recipe.
May 27, 2022
Modern Food Plating Tips: A Colorful Dessert Recipe For Spring
Want to try some food plating techniques that will wow your guests? Chef Billie Sutton has a few things to share with you.
April 18, 2022
How to Make Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Want to learn how to make corned beef hash and eggs? Learn some helpful tips from a professional Chef Instructor.
April 17, 2022
How to Make Brown Butter & Sage Gnocchi
Few elements go together like rich brown butter, earthy sage, and pillowy gnocchi! Join Chef Dan Bearss for this step-by-step demo.
April 8, 2022
4 Advanced Cooking Methods for Every Chef
Once chefs master culinary basics, it’s time they step up their game. These four advanced cooking methods are a good place to start.
March 23, 2022
Fat Tuesday is Made for Shrimp Etouffee
Today is what many refer to as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras: the last day of Carnival – a period...
March 1, 2022
What Is a Mocktail and What Are the Best Recipes?
Giving liquor the boot but still want to enjoy a mixed drink? Let’s explore some of the most popular mocktails you can make as alcohol-free alternatives.
February 2, 2022
How To Make Fruit Pectin
Interested in making your own fruit pectin? We’ve got you covered on pectin’s purpose, tips for using it, and a DIY recipe.
January 17, 2022
How to Make a Modern Peach Melba
Celebrate National Peach Melba Day with this modern take on a beloved Escoffier creation.
January 13, 2022
Ring in the New Year with Cheery Champagne Cocktails
Celebrations call for something special to commemorate the occasion. Champagne is the usual choice and for good reason: champagne itself...
December 31, 2021
Eggnog Cocktails Perfect for Holiday Entertaining
It’s Christmas Eve and those who celebrate the Christmas holiday are anxiously anticipating a few days of family, friends, and...
December 24, 2021
Auguste Escoffier’s Classic Dessert: Cherries Jubilee
A beloved dessert with little known heritage, Auguste Escoffier is credited with the invention of Cherries Jubilee. Based on her...
September 24, 2021
Mother’s Day Recipes Hand Crafted by Escoffier Chef Instructors
Whether your Mom is a brunch buff or dessert diva, this Mother’s Day Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts has...
May 7, 2021
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with S’more Dessert Tacos
Often thought of as Mexican Independence Day, today’s Cinco de Mayo commemoration is actually a celebration of the unlikely victory...
May 5, 2021
Classic Winter Salad
Chef Jesper Jonsson, Chef Instructor at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Boulder shares his spin on a classic winter...
January 5, 2021
Plant-Based Chocolate Mousse
Escoffier Pastry Chef Anne Lanute has the perfect recipe for you. Her home-made chocolate mousse is rich, smooth and completely dairy free!
December 22, 2020
A New Twist on an Old Classic–Holiday Bruschetta
What comes to mind when you think of bruschetta? Typically it’s chunky tomatoes, aromatic garlic and freshly grated parmesan cheese...
December 15, 2020
Learn How To Make a Classic Bûche De Noël
Bûche De Noël–nothing is a more quintessential Christmas dessert. This French standard, also known as a Yule Log cake, emerged...
December 10, 2020
Plant-Based Brownies? Yes, Please!
With so many requests for plant-based meal options, we wanted to share a unique recipe designed by Escoffier Chef Instructor,...
December 8, 2020
Ring in the Holidays with these Escoffier Chef Inspired Recipes
As the holidays approach this year families may be celebrating a bit differently than in years past. Smaller, more intimate...
November 9, 2020
Making a Classic Risotto with Chef Curtis Duffy
In this video Chef Curtis Duffy, Chef and Restaurateur, prepares his version of a classic Italian dish, Risotto Milanese. He...
December 20, 2019
Pumpkin Upside Down Apple Cake with Maple Bourbon Glaze
Pumpkin Upside Down Apple Cake with Maple Bourbon Glaze captures the best of the season with its sweet, spicy flavors...
November 1, 2019
Pumpkin Spice Macarons
The pumpkin spice craze may be crazier than ever, and boy, are we onboard. What’s not to love about the...
September 26, 2019
Shrimp Tacos with Avocado Crema
Shrimp tacos. Need we say more? OK, how about avocado crema? If those haven’t sold you on this knockout recipe,...
September 12, 2019
An Introduction to Cooking With Hot Sauce
Whether you're just studying at the Austin culinary school campus or you plan to stick around, you're going to need to know a thing or two about hot sauce to make it in this town.
September 10, 2019
Zucchini Cakes Recipe
With autumn around the corner, we’re craving comfort food. Enter these zucchini pancakes, which are the perfect balance of savory...
September 6, 2019
How To Make a Lemon Almond Cake
This traditional Italian dessert gets its name from the not-so-traditional main ingredient-almond flour. If you can’t find almond flour at...
August 30, 2019
In a Packed Field, How do You Make Your Tacos Stand Out?
Tacos are especially popular across the country, from food trucks to much more upscale options. How can you make yours stand out?
August 20, 2019
Gazpacho 4 Ways: Stay Cool With These Summer Soup Variations
Here are a few simple but creative ideas to help inspire appreciation for refreshing gazpachos this summer.
August 15, 2019
How to Make Gazpacho
Although it may seem like a complete contradiction, cold soup is a thing. A very delicious and refreshing thing that...
July 24, 2019
Homemade Hot Dog & Hamburger Buns
We’re going to go bold here and say that if there’s food known as being all-American, it’s hot dogs and...
June 27, 2019
Emphasizing Fresh, Homemade Condiments
Condiments can be so much more than a simple bottle of mass-produced ketchup or mustard left on the table for your customers.
May 20, 2019
Cooking with Probiotics and Gut-Friendly Foods
You don't have to go far in Austin to find probiotic and prebiotic foods. But are they on your menu?
May 10, 2019
How To Make A Stuffed Pork Loin
Few things can impress a table full of eager eaters than a stuffed pork loin. This simple dish is a...
February 13, 2019
How To Make Fresh Pasta & Alfredo Sauce
When it comes to making fresh pasta, you better have more than the right tools. Time and technique are heavy...
February 11, 2019
