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Easy to Make Picnic Meals
July 30, 2012
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What better way is there to spend time with a loved one than to have a romantic picnic together?
Picnics are an excellent way to relax and enjoy yourself in the company of some of your favorite people. Picking out the stereotypical picnic foods can be pretty easy but it's not so simple making your picnic special. You don't have to do too much or enroll in a complicated cooking classto give your picnic a little twist. Here are a few easy to make food choices that will give your picnic and your mouth that extra spark.
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Top 10 Healthiest Greens
July 12, 2012
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There is nothing in nature more packed full of vitamins and nutrients than leafy green vegetables. These super foods are easy to grow, easy to prepare and taste as good as they look. You might have a salad every night at dinner but leafy greens should be a part of every meal, even breakfast. Chefs at the Seattle Culinary Institute use a wide variety of greens in their recipes, read on to find out what kinds of greens to look for the next time you are perusing the produce section of your local grocery store.
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Cooking Fish – 6 Tips You Need to Know
July 12, 2012
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Whether you prefer fish and chips or a braised salmon filet, there is no healthier dinner option than fish. A popular choice at Arizona cooking schools, preparing fish can be a fun and challenging way to practice your culinary techniques at home. Follow these simple tips and you are guaranteed to have a delicious meal that is as fun to make as it is delicious to eat.
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How to Make the Perfect Antipasto Platter
June 28, 2012
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Antipasto means before the meal and is the traditional first course of a formal Italian dinner. It may include a variety of vegetables, meats, and cheeses. It also is considered an easy dish to prepare when having unexpected company shows up.It is something that is relatively easy to put together, but using the right ingredients is one think you will learn if you go to cooking school.
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How to Select and Cook a T-bone Steak
June 15, 2012
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Considered one of the best cuts of meat, preparing a perfect T-bone steak is part of any traditional Arizona culinary school training. Cut from the short loin of beef, the T-bone contains both strip steak and tenderloin meat. Its name is derived from the “T” shaped bone that runs through the center of the cut. Here are some tips for selecting and preparing the perfect steak at home.
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5 Non-Traditional Sandwiches Your Family Will Love
May 30, 2012
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Everyone loves a good tradition, but not necessarily when eating lunch. Indeed, people have concocted every manner of combination in making sandwiches that are a strong deviation from traditional—you know, a couple of slices of bread, a few slabs of meat and a couple of shards of cheese, topped with your favorite condiment. Boring. Edible and filling, yes…but B-O-R-I-N-G. Boring! Part of the reason we love the culinary arts is because we can be creative right? In fact, this is one of the main ideas taught in Arizona culinary schools across the state. You must think out of the box to create something fabulous! So why can’t this apply to making something as simple as sandwiches?
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Spices-That-Make-All-the-Difference
May 14, 2012
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Whether dining at a friend’s house or a five-star restaurant, what makes a dish stand out more than anything is that little hint of spice. Often when a dish flops you will hear people say things like “it lacked taste,” or “it was bland.” Without the help of spices, even the most creative meals fall a bit flat. While there are more spices than you can even imagine, if you start with just these beginner ideas, they will make all the difference in many recipes and add extra flavor.
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4 Non-Traditional Egg Dishes
April 6, 2012
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Eggs, butter and cream -- staples in cooking. Eggs are a common ingredient to many households, but do you know the proper way to cook them? It's not as easy as it might seem. Even students who attend culinary school in Arizona learn the several, proper ways to cook with them. Here's some interesting findings:
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Easter Celebrations from Around the Globe
April 5, 2012
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Scottsdale
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When you look at most traditional holidays, no matter what variations you have in the way they are celebrated, food plays an integral role. Food is more than just a necessity for nourishing our bodies, it acts as a focal point for socialization, a conversation piece, a way to comfort ourselves, a tradition to be passed down generation after generation and generally it is a pleasurable activity. Living in the United States, fortunately we see the culinary influences of our diverse population in many of today’s holiday feasts. Many of these traditions can also be seen in culinary training across the country. Diversity makes culinary creativity shine. Many variations of traditional dishes are taught right here in Scottsdale culinary schools.
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Winter Camping Energy Boosters
March 29, 2012
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Scottsdale
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For many people, “winter” and “camping” are two words that simply do not belong in the same sentence. However, if we add the word “Scottsdale” to the sentence, it makes a bit more sense. If you live in Arizona, winter may just be the best time to take a camping trip. It’s no longer 100 plus degrees and the nights are crisp and cool. Actually, believe it or not, the desert gets downright cold in the winter. Cooking Arizona style, if you get to the authentic cowboy roots, requires an open fire and some high protein food to hold you over.
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