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Cooking With Coffee – 5 Ways to Bring Coffee Into Your Cooking
June 18, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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St. Louis
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Before most of us even open our eyes in the morning, one word flashes in bright neon lights in our brains: coffee. But coffee doesn’t have to be relegated to the breakfast table. From cocktails to dessert, coffee can spice up any number of dishes. Rich in antioxidants, the health benefits of coffee are only one more reason why this delicious fruit continues to pop up in culinary news all over the country. Here are 5 great ways to incorporate coffee into your meals.
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Food Tips for Traveling with Children
June 18, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Atlanta
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Family road trips or flights across the country can create a lot of great memories. They can also be very stressful without the right planning and preparation, especially when it comes to traveling with and feeding children. Adults may be up to sampling the local cuisine and eating at odd times, but chances are that the children will ask for chicken nuggets and mac & cheese, even at that fine trendy French restaurant you’ve wanted to go to. They will also be hungry “right now”.
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How to Select and Cook a T-bone Steak
June 15, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Scottsdale
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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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How to Seed Hot Peppers
June 15, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Seattle
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From chili to nachos, our favorite Tex-Mex dishes just wouldn’t be the same without the kick of hot peppers. They give it that heat that takes any dish from mediocre to “muy caliente,” but as any student of a Seattle culinary institute will tell you, removing the seeds from a hot pepper requires a little culinary technique and a lot of patience.
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The Many Types of Vinegar and its Uses
June 14, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Sacramento
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The uses for vinegar are as numerous as the many varieties on the market. From pursuing a culinary education to cooking in your own home, vinegar is a staple that no kitchen should be without. Vinegar is made by adding bacteria to diluted wine, ale or fermented fruits and grains. The many different types of vinegars available at your local market are usually associated with a specific regional cuisine, each has its own distinct appeal and preferred uses. Here are just a few types that you can experiment with.
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Healthier Alternatives to Frying
June 14, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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San Francisco
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From French fries to chicken, fried food has become a staple of American dining but with obesity, diabetes and heart disease all on the rise; it’s a great time to discover the culinary techniques behind some healthy alternatives to frying. Baking, grilling and broiling are just three of the ways in which you can prepare healthy meals at home without sacrificing any of the flavors you and your family enjoy.
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Holli Ugalde - Grill Worthy
June 13, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Le Cordon Bleu, General
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The sky is a vibrant blue and it’s hot. Oh boy, is it ever hot! The sound of kids laughing echo throughout the neighborhood along with the familiar song of the ice cream truck. Barbeque season is in full swing, so what are you going to put on the grill that you haven’t had every summer?
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6 Herbs That Will Change the Way You Cook
June 13, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Portland
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If variety is the spice of life, then herbs are the spice of the culinary arts. Even the blandest of ingredients can become a sophisticated culinary dish with the addition of the right fresh or dried herbs. Whether you wish to start your own herb garden or prefer to peruse the local grocery store, these six herbs will forever change the way you cook.
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How to Add Fiber to Your Diet and Still Enjoy Your Food
June 13, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Orlando
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When we think of fiber, most of us picture foods about as appetizing as cardboard but the truth is that there are thousands of delicious ways to add more fiber to our diets without sacrificing any of the flavors we enjoy. Whether snacking or preparing meals, you can use culinary techniques employed by those enrolled in Florida cooking schools to improve your health and make delicious food. Here are 5 easy and tasty ways to incorporate more fiber in your diet.
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5 Tips for Perfect Pasta
June 12, 2012
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Le Cordon Bleu
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Minneapolis/St. Paul
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There is nothing more comforting than coming home to a well prepared pasta dinner. As any chef in the Minnesota culinary world can tell you, the key to a great pasta dish is a perfectly prepared noodle. Here are 5 culinary art tips for making perfect pasta in your own home every time.
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