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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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NEW! Live Q&A series

We are very excited to announce a new video series, exclusively for DISH members - live Q&As! Join us every two weeks for a live stream with DISH Editor, Laura Monroe, as she answers member questions on everything from baking to roasting, desserts, hosting + much more! Can't make the live stream? Don't worry, all Q&As will be available on-demand for DISH members! Join us for our first live Q&A on Thursday, June 1st at 12pm ET.

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Video: How to Make Peanut Brittle

This classic is some of the easiest candy to make, and the pay-off is unbeatable! This basic brittle uses peanuts, but you can substitute any nuts, especially roughly chopped almonds, cashews, or macadamia nuts, or even sesame seeds, pepitas, or oats. Add smoked sea salt or cocoa nibs for a little something special.

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Mushroom Tortelli with Parsley Sauce

Use whichever mushrooms you prefer for this dish. Experiment with different varieties to see how they change the flavor profile of the filling.

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Preparing Fresh Garden Peas

Garden peas are one of the great treasures of springtime. When you find them in the market, feature them in a dish with fresh favas or asparagus, which are in season at the same time. If you are lucky enough to grow your own or have access to farm fresh pods, you can shell and store peas to use year-round.

EXPLORE CIA TIPS, TRICKS, & TOOLS

EXPLORE CIA TIPS, TRICKS, AND TOOLS

Tap into the CIA’s more than 70 years of culinary and baking and pastry expertise with our own chef-created recipes, technique videos, and Chef’s Notes blog... and all the tools you need to cook like a chef.

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UNLOCK MORE SECRETS WITH DISH MEMBERSHIP

Looking for more? Become a DISH member and receive exclusive VIP access to all of the CIA’s online video demonstrations, library of technique videos, video interviews with world-famous chefs, quintessential recipes, and more.

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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

Add a hands-on cooking class or tasty demo to bring family and friends together at your next birthday bash, bachelor or bachelorette party, anniversary or pre-wedding celebration. You’ll be making great memories together and your special day will live on as the talk of the town.

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TEAM BUILDING

Bring fun and food into your corporate events with hands-on cooking classes, chef demos, or interactive wine tastings at the CIA. CIA meetings offer inspiring spaces, creative breaks, and interactive team building.

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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.

VISIT THE CIA AT COPIA!

VISIT THE CIA AT COPIA!


A FOODIE WONDERLAND

Brought to the public by the world’s premier culinary college, The CIA at Copia is a “foodie wonderland” (The New York Times). Take a class in our state-of-the-art teaching kitchen. Enjoy tasting events and join in on food “Conversations.” Relive history in our Chuck Williams Culinary Arts Museum. Feast on garden-picked ingredients in our restaurant, and play bocce and relax in our patio. But most of all, immerse yourself in the wonderful world of food!