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Recipes & Techniques
Immerse yourself in the artistry of culinary creation! Explore a treasure trove of recipes and techniques spanning cuisines and skill levels, empowering you to refine your culinary craftsmanship.
An Introduction to Cooking With Hot Sauce
Whether you're just studying at the Austin culinary school campus or you plan to stick around, you're going to need to know a thing or two about hot sauce to make it in this town.
Zucchini Cakes Recipe
With autumn around the corner, we’re craving comfort food. Enter these zucchini pancakes, which are the perfect balance of savory...
How To Make a Lemon Almond Cake
This traditional Italian dessert gets its name from the not-so-traditional main ingredient-almond flour. If you can’t find almond flour at...
In a Packed Field, How do You Make Your Tacos Stand Out?
Tacos are especially popular across the country, from food trucks to much more upscale options. How can you make yours stand out?
Gazpacho 4 Ways: Stay Cool With These Summer Soup Variations
Here are a few simple but creative ideas to help inspire appreciation for refreshing gazpachos this summer.
How to Make Gazpacho
Although it may seem like a complete contradiction, cold soup is a thing. A very delicious and refreshing thing that...
Homemade Hot Dog & Hamburger Buns
We’re going to go bold here and say that if there’s food known as being all-American, it’s hot dogs and...
Emphasizing Fresh, Homemade Condiments
Condiments can be so much more than a simple bottle of mass-produced ketchup or mustard left on the table for your customers.
Cooking with Probiotics and Gut-Friendly Foods
You don't have to go far in Austin to find probiotic and prebiotic foods. But are they on your menu?
How To Make A Stuffed Pork Loin
Few things can impress a table full of eager eaters than a stuffed pork loin. This simple dish is a...
How To Make Fresh Pasta & Alfredo Sauce
When it comes to making fresh pasta, you better have more than the right tools. Time and technique are heavy...
How To Make Khachapuri
Khachapuri is a traditional Georgian dish that’s made its way to Western bakeries in recent years. Bread, egg and cheese...
Escoffier Partners with Fischer & Wieser for Cooking Contest
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts and Fischer & Wieser, a Texas-based company known for its gourmet condiments, partnered for...
Making a delicious sausage gravy
Read on for a background on sausage gravy and for a peek at Escoffier's very own recipe.
How To Make A Gingerbread House
If you’ve ever purchased one of those store-bought gingerbread decorating kits, you understand how they often leave much to be...
Dear avocados, is there anything you can’t do?
Avocados can be salty or sweet, smooth or chunky, fried or frozen, but they can't be beaten.
How to sub nutritional yeast into all of your cheesy favorites
Nutritional yeast has a creamy texture and a cheesy, nutty flavor. It's an ideal substitute for cheese or a perfect addition to dish to make it a little more decadent.
What foods to pair with 2018’s NYT best-sellers
Here are some exceptional pairings that will provide ample food for thought
Nordic winter dishes to co-opt
Nordic countries have found a variety of ways to turn readily available ingredients, like fish and root vegetables, into flavorful dishes worth adding to your rotation.
3 traditional Finnish foods you need to try
Once you’ve tried these items for yourself, you’ll want to dig deeper into Finland’s rich culinary heritage.
Steak sandwich or Philly cheesesteak? Important decisions to consider
One of the many endless yet important decisions restaurateurs or chefs may have to make comes down to a simple question: Steak sandwich or Philly cheesesteak?
How To Make Key Lime Pie
If you ask most Americans what their favorite pie is, we bet Key Lime is amongst the top responses. We’re...
What clarified butter can do for your kitchen
Once you learn the steps to clarify butter, you can use this versatile cooking fat in a wide range of delicious recipes.
How To Make Mulled Wine
Mulled wine, also known as Glögi or Glühwein, is a hot winter beverage traditionally from Scandinavia. Originally a type of...
Crafting winter holiday specials that stand out
Creating a distinctive take on holiday favorites could be just the ticket to get diners excited about your offerings this winter.
Comforting soups you may not have heard of
As winter brings chilly weather to Austin, culinary students might begin to seek out soup and stew recipes to warm them up.
Two DIY recipes for smoked meat perfection
At the center of any good barbecue is an array of delicious smoked meats.
Putting your slow cooker to work this winter
Winter is slow-cooker season, the ideal time to enjoy a pot full of delicious, tender ingredients.
Incorporating regional dishes into Thanksgiving meals
Try these recipes to inject something new into your tried and true family dinner.
Good gravy! Cooler temperatures call for this rich accompaniment
Gravy is a versatile and satisfying addition to a wide range of dishes.
Cooking with coffee: A drink and a versatile ingredient
Try these recipes that incorporate coffee, and then explore your own ideas.
How To Turn Your Leftover Halloween Candy Into A Unique Dessert
There are countless ways to put leftover sweets to work in awesome desserts.
Almond, Blackberry and Fig Farmer Cheese Muffins
Looking for the ultimate summer muffin recipe? I think we’ve found it! If there’s one word that describes this pastry,...
These Warm-Weather Recipes Prove Soup’s A Dish For All
How do you make summer soups that don’t melt your spoon or drip sweat into the bowl?
Classic Clambake Recipes For The Summer
For a summer gathering, there's nothing like assembling a crowd of seafood-loving friends to dig into steamed shellfish.
Berry Trifles: The Coolest Dessert For A Fourth Of July Barbecue
A berry trifle is the ideal summer treat for Independence Day, a cold, colorful classic.
Giving Classic Vegetable Sides A Modern Twist
These two vegetable sides go well beyond the conservative classics.
More Than Meats: The Versatile Power Of Your Grill
There are endless possibilities for making remarkable meat-free dishes over the fire.
Nutella & Banana Stuffed Pancakes
One of our favorite flavor combinations gets the ultimate pancake breakfast makeover. You know what we’re talking about: Nutella and...
Breakfast Isn’t Complete Without Waffle Brownies
By Chef Ryan Hodros It might seem counter-intuitive because the name sounds like a complete unitasker, but a waffle-iron is...
