Cantaloupe Roll Cake

Satisfy your sweet tooth and enjoy a relaxing moment as you watch CIA student Jessica Wang prepare this roll cake. For this superb summer treat, fresh cantaloupe is combined with whipped cream and rolled up in a fluffy cake—it’s as simple as that.

Every CIA student spends a whole day in their Culinary Fundamentals course focused on the many different ways to cook an egg. Check out how Joaquin Cariaso transformed this knowledge into some mouth-watering egg sandwiches for National Egg Day back in June. Watch the video.

So, the recipe calls for baking an item in a water bath and you’re not quite sure how to do it! Just follow our step-by-step instructions for setting up a water bath. We’ll also explain the safest way to get it into the oven and why it is important to […]

Learn how to choose the right plan for the right applications from the experts at the CIA.

Cooking fresh fish is easy when you know how. Learn about cuts of fish, how to handle delicate filets, preparation, seasoning, tools to use, and tips to avoid overcooking.

Suprême refers to the classic culinary technique of removing the flesh of citrus from the pith and the membrane in between citrus segments. It sounds fancy, but we’ll show you how easy it can be to suprême fruit for use in salads, desserts, and other recipes.

The best way to ensure that vegetables cook evenly is to cut them into same-size pieces before adding them to recipes. Learn the foolproof method from the CIA for cutting carrots into the same size, from tip to root.

Learn how to save money and fabricate (cut up) your own whole chicken. Through the CIA’s step-by-step instructions, you’ll gain a better understanding of the anatomy of a chicken and learn tips and tricks that will make fabricating easy for you to do at home.

Deep frying in hot oil can be dangerous, but with tips from CIA you’ll be safely frying like a pro in no time. We’ll teach you how to plan and prep your workspace; assess when oil is ready, and determine doneness. Learn the proper technique and ensure your food is […]

Want to impress everyone at your next cookout? Let us show you how to grill up a delicious and juicy hanger steak. You’ll learn the science behind the Maillard reaction—an easy way to determine the doneness of meat by touching it with your finger—and find out the right way to […]