In celebration of National Women’s History Month, we are excited to highlight CIA chefs who inspire us to be better every day and have fun in the kitchen! Melissa Walnock ‘01 – Hyde ParkLecturing Instructor – Baking and Pastry Arts What inspired you to pursue a career in food?I was […]
A Really Big Chili
You may think of chilis as stews of meat and beans, but in this instance, the beef is the star in a vegetable and chile-laced sauce. The Korean chile pepper is worth seeking out, but don’t worry if you can’t find it. Makes 8 Servings
Meal Prep Time Savers
Starting a new cooking routine doesn’t have to be daunting, and accepting your limitations for time, space, budget, and skill is the first step to creating a realistic strategy. At the CIA, we think food is fun, so we make a lot of our ingredients at home, but that doesn’t […]
Halloween Decisions: Angel or Devil’s Food Cake
Happy Halloween! It’s the spookiest day of the year and while candy is great, we prefer to bake! The hardest part is deciding which cake to make. Here are our favorite recipes for indulgent and rich Devil’s Fudge Cake, and light and airy Angel Food Cake. Devil’s Fudge Cake Makes […]
Ten Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Chicken Pot Pie
Nothing says home quite like a warm chicken pot pie, that is why it’s on our list of Te Recipes Every Cook Should Know. It’s filling, comforting, and always delicious! Top your creamy chicken and vegetable mixture with pie crust or substitute with puff pastry for a more dramatic presentation. […]
How-To: How to Cook Legumes
It’s soups and stews season and we often see recipes that call for cooked beans. If you are in a rush, canned beans are a convenient way to get beans into your favorite dish, but we guarantee that beans you cook yourself will have a better flavor and texture. Beans, […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Vinaigrette
Vinaigrette is a simple cold sauce typically made from three parts oil and one part vinegar. Vinaigrettes are extremely versatile and can be used for other things besides dressing for green salads. They are great as a marinade for grilled or broiled foods; to dress salads made from pastas, grains, […]
Stir Fried Rice Noodles with Pork and Turmeric
Stir fries are quick, easy and a delicious dinner item to add to your weekly menu! This recipe is extremely versatile and you can customize it however you want based on the ingredients you have. Use thinly sliced chicken if that is what you have on hand or try tofu […]
Sunday Meal Prep: Cookie Edition
This week, we’re borrowing some time from our Sunday meal prep to sneak a few treats into our cookie jars and freezers. Follow our lead and load your freezer with your family’s traditional can’t-miss cookies. Be sure you make your to-do list now so you can relish in the satisfaction […]
Food Fact Friday: Pizza Vs. Flatbread
Are all flatbreads pizza but not all pizzas are flatbreads or is it the other way around? Some might say a thinly rolled out pizza is a flatbread and call it a day. But the difference between the two really comes down to the ingredients, they both need flour, water, […]
10 Recipes Every Cook Should Know: Risotto
Risotto is a dish many of us love, but few of us attempt to cook at home. It may seem intimidating at first because the method for cooking risotto requires you to constantly be watching it, stirring it and hydrating it for 20 minutes or more to prevent sticking or […]
How-To: How to Store Fresh Herbs
Adding fresh herbs to any dish adds that special touch that dried herbs or spices just cannot give. The color, aroma and flavor of fresh herbs is something everyone wants in their cooking but is sometimes hard to achieve when you are in a pinch and your last bit of […]