Favorite Cooking Sites

Chicago – Cooking Schools

sriuliati — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:45:55 +0000

As one of the leading sites related to schools for cooking, we focus on culinary schools in various cities across the world. In this edition, we would like to focus on Chicago: Cooking school. There are a number of great schools for cooking in the “Windy city.” Among those culinary arts schools, we have come across the following schools:

The Art Institute – Culinary Management – This is the one of the premier Chicago cooking schools as well as the entire United States. Actually, this school is affiliated with the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu. They have experienced chef instructors as well as prominent externships through out the finest restaurants in greater Chicago. You cannot go wrong with this decision. The only drawback for some would be the price. We have further information at our site for all schools.

The Illinois Institute of Art – Chicago – This is another one of the prestigious schools for cooking. The Institute of Art can be found in many cities and the Chicago campus is as good as it gets.

Kendall College – Located in the middle of downtown Chicago, this school is much smaller and quite affordable.

College of Lake County- Located in Grayslake, IL this is a very small school that offers courses in culinary arts. If you do not have much money and live in the area this can be a good way to “get your foot in the door.”

Robert Morris College – Chicago – Located in the heart of Chicago, this culinary arts program is fully accredited and well established. Robert Morris College has a well earned reputation in the culinary field.

That is an abbreviated list and brief description of the better known and respected Chicago cooking schools.

Cooking with Dave: Fish & Chips

sriuliati — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 06:43:21 +0000

Chinese Cooking Tips

sriuliati — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:42:29 +0000

Get Your Kids Cooking With These Kid Approved Cook Books

sriuliati — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:41:44 +0000

Many popular Children’s cook books help parents and kids learn to interact in the kitchen. Children love to cook and these cook books describe easy ways to cook nutritious meals with kids in mind.

1) Burning Down the House
This cooking with kids cookbook is a simple, easy to follow cookbook – containing recipes that allow a child’s mind to explore the wonders of cooking.

The kid friendly cook book includes recipes for breakfast to to bedtime. Recipes include Lemon Pancakes, Jazzy Popcorn, Peanut Butter Spaghetti and more.
Burning Down the House, Cooking With Kids (English)
Price range: $9.35 from 1 Seller
Publisher: T C Pub
Format: Paperback
MSRP: $ 9.95

2) Someone’s in the Kitchen With Mommy cook book contains more than than 100 easy kid friendly recipes and some cool craft projects that parents and kids can enjoy together in the kitchen. The cookbook includes recipes for nutritious, low-fat, tasty snacks and meals for holidays, rainy days, or any day.

Someone’s in the Kitchen With Mommy (English)
(More Than 100 Easy Recipes and Fun Crafts for Parents and Kids – ISBN: 0809231425)
Price range: $5.75 (Refurb) – $23.95 from 7 Sellers
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Format: Hardcover
MSRP: $ 15.95

Parents and kids can enjoy creating nutritious, low-fat, and tasty snacks and meals for holidays, rainy days, or any day!

Someone’s in the Kitchen with Mommy contains 100 recipes that are not only fun to make but also look great too.

3) Kids in the Kitchen is a kid friendly cook book that contains over 100 tasty, fun & healthy recipes showing kids the basics of nutritious baking and cooking.

Fun & Healthy 100 Delicious Recipes to Cook & Bake – ISBN: 0806904461)
Price range: $2.95 (used) – $33.13 from 3 Sellers
Edition: Kids in the Kitchen : 100 Delicious, Fun & Healthy Recipes to Cook & Bake
Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
Format: Paperback
MSRP: $ 13.95

The book has explicit instructions and color photos of ingredients and finished products in addition to the photos of kids preparing the recipes.

4) American Heart Association Kids’ Cookbook
The American Heart Association Kid’s Cookbook (1 Release)
Author: American Heart Association

Substitute For Marsala Wine – Cooking Alternatives

sriuliati — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:41:05 +0000

What is Marsala wine? Can you use a substitute for Marsala wine if a recipe specifically calls for this particular wine?

Marsala wine is produced on Sicily by using various varieties of grapes such as the Inaolia, Catarratto and Grillo grapes among others. It also comes in three grades that are classified according to color and sweetness, they are: Oro which is a light gold color, Amber, a darker sweeter blend and Rubino the true red variety. Marsala wine is a very sweet wine and often used in Italian cooking with many dishes using it in their names, such as the worlds famous Chicken Marsala that is served at Italian restaurants around the world. It is also often served as an aperitf before dinner.

If you do not use alcohol of any type or are against using wine in cooking you can omit it from certain recipes without to much trouble. For example, in Tiramisu you can completely omit the wine and follow one of many nonalcoholic recipes available that are still delicious.

It is a different story if you are considering using a substitute for Marsala, for example in Chicken Marsala, then it would be best to use a very sweet wine, a port or a sherry. Though this will, at times drastically alter the flavor of the recipe and it would then be best called chicken and wine instead of chicken Marsala.

All in all, there really is no substitute for Marsala wine in some recipes. This wine is often used as a base flavor for sauces. It has a very distinct flavor when it is reduced. It offers a flavor that is often key and the entire foundation of a dish.

It is good to note wine has been reported to have antioxidant properties and a reasonable amount in a moderate diet has been reported as healthy. Also, for those that do not wish to partake in alcoholic beverages, all the alcoholic properties and content of the wine cooks off during the cooking process and leaves only the essence of flavor behind. Marsala wine is also very easy to obtain and is usually available at most liquor purveyors. It is typically located by the ports and the sherry. It is reasonably priced and is a great addition to any kitchen pantry and once used, sure to become a stable in many of your favorite recipes.

Ultimately the decision is yours, substitute Marsala wine or not? Alcohol or none? Change can often be a good thing, but sometimes it is best to follow the recipe and use the list of ingredients recommend for the best results. Like the old saying goes “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Cooking with Christopher Walken

sriuliati — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:40:23 +0000

VICTORIA BECKHAM COOKING

sriuliati — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:38:48 +0000

Cooking Southern Fried Chicken

sriuliati — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 06:38:14 +0000

A Guide to French Cooking Schools

sriuliati — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:37:33 +0000

The art of traditional French cooking was popularized by chefs such as Julia Child. All around the world chefs are offering this type of food at five star establishments, showing the talents the learned in school. The most famous of these schools is the Cordon Bleu in France, but that is by no means the only place to study. There are French cooking schools located all around the world, with a large number located in USA and the Vancouver area.

The French Culinary Institute in New York City, New York is one of the most famous of the French cooking schools and one of the best in the USA. This school has a long history of breeding renowned and well known chefs, one of the most famous being Donatella Arpaia. Arpaia has her own show on the Food Network, has published several books over the years and now owns her own Greek restaurant.

The best French cooking schools are the ones that teach students a wide variety of skills and the ones that go beyond traditional French cuisine. Arpaia is a great example of that. The business woman was raised in a Greek home, yet didn’t have the skills necessary to run a restaurant. After attending classes at the French Culinary Institute, she learned how the basics of food preparation and was able to use that in her future career.

French cooking schools in USA and in areas like Vancouver, Canada are often offered through a smaller or local school. For example some community and junior colleges offer classes in traditional French cuisine. Many students have also found classes offered in conjunction with restaurants and stores as well. A store and restaurant may offer classes to customers and students that want to learn one dish or skill rather than taking a full course load.

Of course those living in the US or Canada can also attend French cooking schools in France. The schools offer full length programs of study as well as individual classes and internships. The student simply needs to apply for the program and pay the tuition fees or apply for financial aid to pay for the classes. Once accepted they’ll study from the masters of French cuisine and learn the skills they need.

French cooking schools are located in nearly every country of the world. These schools focus on training their students in food preparation, learning essential skills and cooking the best French dishes. Students can then go forth into the world knowing that they’ve learned from the best chefs in the world.

Boston – Cooking School

sriuliati — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:37:07 +0000

We are one of the leading web sites related to schools for cooking. We look at cooking schools in the various cities spread across the globe. In this article, we want to look at culinary schools: Boston. There are some wonderful schools for cooking in the “Bean town.” Among those cooking schools, the following institutions are the best to be found (a short brief is included next to each specific school, you can also get more information in the links below):

Berkshire Community College- A certificate is offered at this school for food services. At Berkshire, you participate in the school’s cooking laboratory, students learn plate presentation, food preparation, banquet and buffet techniques for large and small groups. Food service and controls, nutrition, sanitation, and baking principles are studied. This program also involves a supervised work experience; this usually occurs in the summer time right at the conclusion course work completion.

Salter College – This cooking school is much smaller and quite affordable. Part of the real attraction to this institute is the intimacy and as a result the relationships that are developed which often lead a lifetime. After all, connection in this industry are everything.

Cape Cod Community College – This fine community college offers a certificate in culinary arts. Going to a school for cooking at this schools offers more than just the beautiful scenery of Cape Cod.

That is an short list and concise description of the well known and respected culinary schools in Boston. We will be return soon with another city in focus.