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Caramelizing Sugar for Baking and Pastry Recipes
Some of our favorite baking and pastry recipes include a sugar syrup cooked to a rich, dark color and a complex flavor. This basic technique can be used to make hard caramelized sugar or soft and creamy caramel sauce or candies.
Four Rules of Summer Party Prep
Summertime means party time! And for all of the fun of an outdoor party, we know there's also a lot of work. If the stress of organizing a get-together is keeping you from hosting this year, take a look at our Four Rules of Summer Party Prep. Like most food rules, these are flexible, breakable, and very customizable, but are also tried-and-true tips from the pros who know.
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Video: Taste of Italy - Cacio e Pepe
Cacio e Pepe is a Roman pasta made with Pecorino Romano and black pepper. With a creamy, emulsified sauce, this dish is not elaborate, but still one of the world’s favorite dishes. See how CIA Chef Aaron Foglietta prepares it in this new video.
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Yellow Sheet Cake
The best cake to celebrate summer (no more school!). This recipe makes a perfect classic sheet cake, which you can pair with any of your favorite frostings or chocolate ganache.
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DISH Q&A - Episode #4
Unleash your culinary potential with our exclusive on-demand video featuring our Editor, Laura Monroe. Tune in to this enlightening Q&A session tailored for DISH members, where you'll gather insider tips, hacks, and fresh ideas to elevate your home cooking endeavors. Don't pass up this chance to enhance your kitchen skills and create extraordinary meals!
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Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Parmesan Phyllo Rolls
No one will pass up these crisp and savory cocktail bites, but that’s okay because they are so easy to make, you can keep the party going.
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Honey-Lime Waldorf Salad
We love this updated take on the Waldorf salad, featuring crisp apples, tender mâche greens, and a tangy vinaigrette. It's great on its own as a light dinner, but it also shines as a bring-along weekday lunch..
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How to Prepare Laminated Doughs
Laminated dough is dough with layers of butter folded in before using. It is what makes flaky layers in puff pastry and pastries like croissants. It takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, it's easy to prepare and fun to use!
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4 Easy Changes for Your Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie
There is no universally perfect chocolate chip cookie, but we all know what cookie is perfect for us. And whether you like it chewy, crispy, cakey, or maybe a little salty, finding the right mix can take a lot of trial and error.
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Hlelem
Packed with beans and greens, this slightly spicy vegetable soup is both tasty and good for you. Harissa is a Tunisian hot sauce or paste usually made with hot chiles, garlic, cumin, coriander, caraway, and olive oil. It’s available in cans, jars, or tubes from Middle Eastern markets and specialty stores. Or, make your own.
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Pisarei e Fagioli (Bread Gnoocchi with Beans)
Stewed cranberry beans top bread dumplings (no potatoes this time) for a warm and cozy crowd-pleasing dinner.
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Popular Asian Chile Sauces and Spices, If You Can Take the Heat
There was a time that high-quality and authentic ingredients from abroad were out of reach to Americans, at least without lofty import fees or expensive travel. Luckily for us, the world feels much smaller than it once did, and ingredients like specialty spices, tropical fruits, and chiles are at our fingertips.
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BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT
BOOK A PRIVATE EVENT
Take your next event to a new level! Let us plan a fun, interactive group activity for your team, wedding party, or family celebration. CIA events are for food lovers of all ages.
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UNIQUE CELEBRATIONS AND TEAM BUILDING
Bring family and friends together at your next birthday bash, bachelor or bachelorette party, anniversary or pre-wedding celebration with the help of CIA. You’ll be making great memories together and your special day will live on as the talk of the town. We offer inspiring spaces, creative breaks, and interactive team building.
LET US COOK FOR YOU
LET US COOK FOR YOU
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RESTAURANTS
Enjoy world-class dining at our unique restaurants where we highlight the talents of our CIA students
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DINING EVENTS
One-of-a-kind special seasonal dining events celebrate different regions and ingredients.