During the Culinary Institute boot camp I attended, I met some talented chefs & super foodies. One is a private chef in Florida and he made this delicious dish for our breakfast one morning. I did my best to replicate it and I think it turned out pretty darn good. Give it a try!
I have always wanted to learn how to make homemade tortillas, so I grabbed the chance. During the Plant-Forward Boot Camp I attended at the Culinary Institute, we made a Mexican themed menu, so I lucked out. The dough is easy to make, but the consistency needs to be just right. Our teacher pointed out that my first batch was too sticky. I added a bit more masa and I hit tortilla gold! Try this recipe out, ASAP!
My family was mesmerized by this magical salsa! You can use it as a dip or sauce. And, it keeps fresh for 3 days (maybe more). During the Plant-Forward Cooking Boot Camp I participated in at The Culinary Institute of America, we made it to go with Barbecued Jackfruit Tacos. The tacos were super spicy, so this salsa served to cool them down. I brought home leftovers and we ate it with grilled chicken and as a salsa for breakfast tacos. Delish!
I really sharpened my knife skills on this one! This salad is crunchy, fresh and full of flavor. I chose to make this dish to work on my knife skills & boy did I get a work out. Our teacher at the Culinary Institute Plant Forward Boot Camp took time out to demonstrate the proper use of a knife and how to cut in a variety of ways. I actually got pretty good at elliptical cutting. Either way, I think you will enjoy this salad!
This dark, rich pudding is yet another recipe from the Plant-Forward Cooking Boot Camp I attended at The Culinary Institute of America. It is an example of how using unexpected ingredients can produce a delicious result.
Talk about a shocker! This recipe was easy & mimicked Parmesan Cheese to a degree that was astounding! This side dish took me all of 20 minutes. It’s yet another recipe from the Plant-Forward Cooking Boot Camp I went to at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio. So yummy!
I recently had the opportunity to participate in a CIA Plant-Forward Cooking Boot Camp at the San Antonio location. Over the 5-days of cooking amazing foods, I also learned many new techniques. I actually made major improvements in my elliptical cutting skills & so much more. I also used products, such as the tofu in this dish that I have been curious about, but have never been brave enough to try.
This particular dish was a bit labor intensive, yet so worth it. I found all the ingredients easily at my local grocer. I encourage you to try out this type of cooking!
Fresh, easy and delicious! This pasta is great in its own or as a side dish. I serve this with salmon or other fish, and it is a wonderful compliment. It was also an awesome opportunity for me to use basil from my herb garden. Another hint: Keep a small block of Parmesan in your freezer & you’ll always have it in hand, when needed. Enjoy!
I’ve been making this cake ever since my mom gave me Pillsbury’s Kitchen Family Cookbook (1979), when I moved into my first apartment. I have even tripled the recipe to make the groom’s cake for our backyard wedding in August of 1991. Don’t try and calculate my age; you’ll just hurt my feelings. My real point is that this cake is money, and you have got to try it. My hubs asks for this darn thing all the time.
This yummy meal has all the required elements – grilled beef, a creamy avocado and this awesome chickpea pasta. The rich meat was perfect with this light, yet flavorful pasta! I’m gonna squeeze every last minute out of this summer & this al fresco meal hit the mark!
