As the fall rolls in, you can put on some sweatpants and curl up with a cozy blanket. But you also need to nourish your belly with the flavors of the season. We’ve made a list of some of our best fall recipes which just happen to be plant-forward. Kale, […]
5 Easy Pasta Recipes for Busy Nights
In a popularity contest, pasta doesn’t generally need any help. But more than being chewy and delicious, this fan-favorite food is also a go-to pantry staple for a quick dinner on a busy night. Pair it with a prepared sauce for a ten minute meal, or try one of our […]
6 Recipes to Celebrate the Best of Spring
Spring is a reason to celebrate! New life, the return of sunshine, and some of the year’s very best ingredients. It may happen more slowly in some parts of the country, but as your market begin to fill up with asparagus, green onions, and sweet strawberries, look to these recipes […]
Back to School Recipes
Whether you’re a kid going back to school, a parent whose kids are going back to school, a hard-working teacher, or just someone who once went back to school, you know that it can be a tough transition from summer to school. To help, we’ve brought together some of our […]
Enjoy These Recipes with Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI
Balsamic Vinegar of Modena PGI* is exceptional and distinct, owing to the long traditions of its production and the quality of ingredients. Because of that, rather than despite it, this high-quality ingredient has a place in any kitchen for use on dish. Don’t save your bottle for a special occasion–make […]
Heirloom Recipes from the CIA
You can cook a lot of food in more than 70 years, and here at The Culinary Institute of America, we’ve created some tasty dishes, if we do say so ourselves. Whether they were imagined right here on our campus or inspired by some of our favorite old-world classics, there […]
Our Favorite Recipes for Summer Cucumbers and Tomatoes
Whether they come from your own garden, a green-thumbed neighbor, or an overly ambitious trip to the local market, you might be facing a mountain of late summer produce. By the waning days of summer, cucumbers and tomatoes give one final push that often finds us with more produce than […]
Recipes for New Year’s Eve, However You Celebrate
There is no script for New Year’s Eve, and whether you prefer to ring in the new year solo or surrounded by friends, we all have to eat! No matter what you have planned, we’ve got the perfect recipe to suit your celebration. Family Fun If you have little ones […]
Squash Season
‘Tis the season. Well, one of them! As you know, we’re big fans of seasonal eating, and winter squash season is a pretty big league time of the year for foodies. Winter squash, often called hard-skinned squashes are, you know, the squashes with hard skins. That means we’re putting away […]
Summer School: Reading a Recipe
We know that it’s summer, and that’s supposed to mean no school! But today we’re sneaking in a little lesson to help you master reading recipes. No tests—promise! When you read recipes, you usually start with the ingredient list. And sometimes the ingredient list will tell you how to prepare […]
The Mediterranean Diet: The Future of Food
The Mediterranean Diet sounds like something we might hesitate to embrace…after all, it has the word “diet” affixed to it. But it’s actually a wonderful Mediterranean approach to fresh products, healthy and delicious food, local wine, dining rituals, and lifestyle. For thousands of years, the countries in the region have […]
Volume or Weight: How do the Measurements Measure Up?
It’s a popular topic of conversation in the baking community: volume or weight? Many say ingredients should be measured by weight, no question. It is more accurate and more convenient (less dirty dishes!). But in the U.S., most recipes (ours included) for home cooks and bakers are written using volume […]