How To: Work with Avocados

Avocados seem to pose a lot of questions! How do you choose them? When are they ripe? And, how do you cut them? We’ll share the answers and show you how to tackle the avocado and prepare a tasty guacamole.

Celeriac, also called turnip-rooted celery, celery root, or knob celery, is a variety of celery cultivated for its edible stem and shoots. It is edible raw or cooked and tastes similar to the stalks of the common celery. Learn from the CIA the simple techniques for chopping and prepping this […]

Did you know that the 100 folds in a chef’s toque (hat) are said to represent the many different ways a chef knows to cook an egg? Learn how to buy, select, store, and hard boil eggs so you’ll be comfortable in the kitchen cooking them any one of a […]

Fresh herbs sprinkled into a dish can make all the difference. Having them on hand means knowing how to select, store, and prepare them. Learn how to cut thyme, chives, cilantro, and parsley plus tips, tricks, and insights on how to use each herb for cooking and garnishing.

Did you know that shrimp is the most popular seafood in the United States? In this video the CIA will show you how to purchase, understand sizing, clean, and peel your shrimp, as well as how to make deveining fast and easy.

Did you know that the average consumption of garlic is approximately two pounds per person—that’s over 300 cloves a year! In this video, the CIA will show you the proper way to peel, crush, slice, mince, chop, and paste garlic. Plus, you’ll learn tips on how to clean up and […]

What’s the buzz? Honey of course! Learn how to identify the flavor profiles of different honeys—from robust to delicate and get expert tips for using honey in your recipes. We’ll show you how to make a winning honey barbecue sauce for ribs.

Did you know that red bell peppers are simply green bell peppers that have been left on the vine to continue to ripen? In this video we will demonstrate how to easily remove the ribs, slice, and dice peppers. Using these culinary cuts, you can then make crudité, a salad, […]

Did you know that the average American eats over 140 pounds of potatoes per year? In this video, the CIA shows you just what to look for when buying potatoes, how to store them, and some different ways to use them.

Tart cherries, also known as sour, dwarf or Montmorency cherries, have become increasingly popular. Learn from the CIA what distinguishes tart from sweet cherries as well as how to use the fruit to add more flavor to a pan gravy. Plus, you’ll learn how to make Bachelor’s Jam—cherries soaked in […]