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Who Are the Best Women Chefs? 10 U.S. Women Earn Michelin Star

Beverly Wettenstein | Posted 10.08.2012 | Home
Beverly Wettenstein

Ten visionary female chefs have achieved the coveted Michelin restaurant star.

Wounded Vets Find Healing In Cooking 'Boot Camp'

Posted 02.22.2012 | Impact

By Associated Press HYDE PARK, N.Y. Julio Gerena is in a wheelchair, his long career in the U.S. Navy and Army forever behind him. But the 52-year-...

How to Make Sangria

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

The basic components of Spanish sangria are lemonade and red wine, says chef Iliana de la Vega of The Culinary Institute of America. You can also add ...

Turkey Tutorials: Videos To Help You Through Thanksgiving

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Whether it's the first time you've cooked the Thanksgiving turkey for your family or the twentieth, sometimes nagging questions emerge, and our seven ...

Tastes of the Week: Notes From Napa Valley

Rozanne Gold | Posted 01.07.2012 | Home
Rozanne Gold

The take-away from three days and nights at the Culinary Institute of America's food conference -- "World Casual: The Future of American Menus" -- comes the notion that the food of tomorrow will be a big mash-up of tastes and flavors all on one plate.

How To Open A Coconut

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Fresh coconut meat -- and the light, flavorful water inside -- is easier to extract than you may think. Chef Brannon Soileau of The Culinary Institute...

How To Peel And Slice Kiwi

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Kiwi have become very popular in the past few years as consumers have discovered their seductive mix of sweet and tart flavors. Chef Bruce Mattel demo...

How To Cut Watermelon

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Summer picnics wouldn't be complete without wedges of ice cold watermelon, but cutting into a whole melon can be intimidating. Chef Scott Swartz of Th...

How To Make Lemonade

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Chef Scott Swartz of The Culinary Institute of America explains just how easy it is to make homemade lemonade. The key is getting the right balance be...

How To Make Caramel Sauce

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Don't buy the jarred stuff at the market -- it's easy to make your own caramel sauce with these tips from Chef Todd Knaster of The Culinary Institute ...

How To Make Chocolate Fondue

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

You don't need special equipment or lots of time to make chocolate fondue at home, says chef Todd Knaster of The Culinary Institute of America. It's a...

How To Make Chocolate Mousse

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Making rich, velvety chocolate mousse at home doesn't have to be intimidating, says Todd Knaster of The Culinary Institute of America. He begins by ad...

How To Make A Graham Cracker Crust

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

It's simple to make a tasty graham cracker crust at home, says chef Dianne Rossomando of The Culinary Institute of America. To begin, mix together 2 c...

How To Use Chopsticks

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Using chopsticks is easy once you get the hang of it. Chef David Smythe of The Culinary Institute of America explains that the secret is holding them ...

How To Slice Flank Steak

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Beef flank steak has a lot of flavor, but it's a very fibrous piece of meat and can be tough if not sliced correctly. Chef Mark Elia of The Culinary I...

How To Braise A Pot Roast

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Chef Brannon Soileau of The Culinary Institute of America explains that it's easy to make a moist, delicious pot roast from an inexpensive cut like a ...

How To Trim And Tie A Roast

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

It's important to trim excess fat from a roast and tie it before cooking to ensure the best results, says chef Mark Elia of The Culinary Institute of ...

How To Debone And Tie A Leg Of Lamb

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Chef John Kowalski of The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates the technique for deboning a leg of lamb. Basically, the goal is to cut out the l...

How To Roast A Leg Of Lamb

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Chef John Kowalski of The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates that it's really fairly simple to season, tie, and roast a leg of lamb. He begins...

How To Make Potato Pancakes Or Latkes

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Crisp, golden potato pancakes (often called latkes) are within your reach with these easy tips from chef Bruce Mattel of The Culinary Institute of Ame...

How To Make Applesauce

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Making applesauce is incredibly simple, explains chef Bruce Mattel of The Culinary Institute of America. And homemade versions are vastly superior to ...

How To Make Yorkshire Pudding

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Not sure what to make of Yorkshire pudding? This English holiday classic is basically a savory baked pancake that works well for sopping up the juices...

How To Make Hot Chocolate

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

To make thick, rich hot chocolate, maitre d' instructor Doug Miller begins by adding 8 ounces of heavy cream to a small saucepan. You can use skim, wh...

How To Make Eggnog

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Whipping up a batch of rich, creamy eggnog is easy if you follow these easy steps from maitre d' instructor Doug Miller of The Culinary Institute of A...

How To Make Creme Brulee

Kitchen Daily | Posted 08.31.2012 | Taste

Making creme brulee isn't difficult, says chef Dieter Schorner of The Culinary Institute of America. He begins by heating 2 cups of heavy cream with a...