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Experience the art of culinary presentation! Explore articles that dissect the techniques and strategies behind captivating cooking demonstrations that inspire.
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
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
“Be Unapologetically You”: Chef Steve Konopelski on Changing Careers and Being Yourself
Not all successful chefs started culinary careers early. Some found cooking in their “second act,” like entrepreneur and Chef Instructor Steve Konopelski.
October 11, 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
What Is Sous Vide Cooking?
Sous vide cooking is a culinary technique that rewards precision and time with tender, evenly-cooked food. Learn how it was invented and how to use it.
August 11, 2021
How to Author a Cookbook
Explore the steps that go into writing a cookbook, from concept to publishing to printing. Make something that lasts after the meal is over!
June 25, 2021
4 Tips for Entering a Competitive Cooking Event
Cooking competitions are a great way to channel your competitiveness and show off your skills. Learn what it takes to succeed in cooking competitions.
May 10, 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
Escoffier’s Pandemonium Pizza Party with Chef Ben Robinson
Wow! What a fun demonstration by Chef Ben Robinson yesterday. We had approximately 500 viewers for Chef Ben’s Pandemonium Pizza...
May 15, 2020
Escoffier Launches Free E-Learning Partnership with Hospitality Industry
Culinary Educator Gives Culinary and Hospitality Workers Free Access to Online Content CHICAGO (April 20, 2020) — Auguste Escoffier School...
April 21, 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
Layer Cakes on the Rise
Layer cakes offer pastry arts chefs the opportunity to display their technical excellence while bringing together a variety of pleasing flavors and textures.
September 6, 2019
The Flight of the Rotisserie Chicken
From reputable chefs to culinary-art TV personalities to major food retailers, rotisserie chickens are on everyone's radar.
September 5, 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
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
Cooking With Sourdough Discard
Online pastry students who want to be at the cutting-edge of conservation can use their discarded sourdough starter in a variety of dishes.
July 11, 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
Diving Deep into Vanilla
Vanilla is a rich, exciting flavor that can be used in a variety of different baked goods and other desserts.
June 17, 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
How To Make Khachapuri
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian dish that’s made its way to Western bakeries in recent years. Bread, egg and cheese...
January 30, 2019
New to choux pastry? Here’s what you need to know
Choux pastry dough is a key component of many dishes in French cuisine and beyond. Learn what makes this dough unique along with key tips for preparing it.
January 29, 2019
Pound cakes that have customers asking for seconds
If you're an online pastry student who hasn't yet forayed into the world of pound cakes, get ready: This is your crash course in one of the most simple and revered pastries.
January 15, 2019
Making a delicious sausage gravy
Read on for a background on sausage gravy and for a peek at Escoffier's very own recipe.
January 9, 2019
How To Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies
When it comes to throwing a successful holiday shindig, it’s often less about the big meals and more about tasting...
November 27, 2018
The versatility of laminated dough
If you're an online culinary student who isn't already cooking with laminated dough, you should be.
November 7, 2018
