Tag: CC&BT
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Cereal Softies
Have you ever tried to bake a batch of cookies last minute and realize you were missing some essential ingredients? Just the other day this happened to me when I wanted to make a batch. Then I got to thinking, what do I always have in my pantry that would fit perfectly in a cookie? Then…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Julienne a Carrot
I’ll never forget the first lesson we learned on the very first day of culinary school. It was basic knife skills or taillage in French. Taillage is the method of achieving even knife cuts. All professional chefs must master their knife skills to be successful, but perfecting knife cuts is just as important for home…
Amanda Neal
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How To: Store Fresh Herbs
There is something special about fresh herbs within a made-from-scratch recipe. Fresh herbs straight from the market are bright and aromatic, and add to a dish in many ways. Buying these herbs can get pricey, so it’s critical to learn how to keep your herbs fresher for longer. Some herbs are more tender while others…
Amanda Neal
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End-of-Summer Salads
Labor day weekend; a sure sign that summer is coming to a close and fall is right around the corner. Now don’t get me wrong, fall is packed with some wonderful things. Fall is a season of college football, falling leaves, crisp air and hearty root vegetables. But it’s hard to believe that the beautiful…
Amanda Neal
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The Macaron
A macaron is a dainty, cream-filled sandwich cookie from France that is taking the pastry industry by storm. This versatile cookie is the perfect base for hundreds of unique flavor combinations, and is simply made from sugar, egg whites and almond flour. Be careful not to confuse a macaron with a macaroon (a pillowy mound made of sugar,…
Amanda Neal
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Dream Big
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been searching around for a new job. I applied to many opportunities within the restaurant industry, including caterers, restaurants, and even corporate offices. I’ve loved working in the New York restaurant scene and wanted to continue on this path, so kitchen trails seemed like the best place to start. After about…
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Welcome to Coffee, Cabs and Bar Tabs
Click here for personal stories, tasty recipes, and juicy secrets behind the doors of the International Culinary Center. Ready to learn about interesting ingredients that are breaking boundaries in the culinary industry? Then click here! From filleting fish to pickling veggies, click here for skills and techniques any cook should know. A tasty collage of…
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My Kitchen Essentials
When it comes to cooking, there are a few essentials that I just cannot cook without. Below is a list of my kitchen essentials, guaranteed to make cooking easier and more fun! 1) Knife For a chef, your knife is one of the most important tools you’ll ever have. There are hundreds of styles, brands,…
Amanda Neal
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Easter Eateries
From Good Friday to Easter Sunday, this weekend is meant to be spent with the ones you love. Growing up, Easter always meant having the entire family over, eating good food and having great conversations. It also was a reminder that my birthday was right around the corner! But since I moved to New York,…
Amanda Neal
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Top Shops for the NYC Chef
Like any trade, a chef will need a particular set of tools to succeed at their job. As well, there are so many brands, styles and varieties that every cook has their favorites. Below is a list of my favorite NYC stores that have anything and everything a chef may need. Happy shopping! Korin –…
Amanda Neal
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