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This hydrocolloid has the correct viscosity when it forms a teardrop shape that’s bulbous at the bottom. Pipe the fluid gel atop a rich puff pastry for more of an impact than the typical drizzle of...

Marinades tenderize and preserve protein, add a rich component to grain dishes and provide layers of flavor with vegetables. Timing and aging are important factors to consider, and Chef Rich...

Chef Rory Macdonald tops his mini cheesecakes with a glaze combining cherry puree and balsamic. The flavors marry beautifully and he adds a touch of creativity and ingenuity with his slinky-like spun...

The hydrating beverage is a flavorful way to incorporate more water into one's diet and balsamic offers a sweet alternative to sugar. Use sparkling water for an effervescent nonalcoholic drink or...

Here are their pro tips on identifying the age, aroma, color and label of the best balsamic for your cooking. Get these chefs' recipes for using authentic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena.

Chef Tim gained experience throughout 12 years at The French Laundry before working abroad in Europe, Lebanon and South Korea. He represented the U.S. in the international Bocuse d'Or competition in...

Here, the chef and restaurateur shares three distinctions of the food she serves and her daily goal. Read more about her culinary career and restaurant management advice from the August Meet the...

Chef Susan Feniger made a name for herself with the Border Grill empire, and after 25 years, her celebration of street food expanded beyond Mexican. On a visit to our Los Angeles campus, she shares...

"Pancetta is basically cured pork belly," Chef Frank explains. The salt and fat content add "depth and richness to tomato sauce." After seasoning and browning short ribs, he adds red wine, red chili...

Chef Kelvin elevates the typical taco with rib-eye rather than ground beef, layers of flavor and techniques he's honed for 12 years. For his signature pico and guac, he selects firm tomatoes, red...

The keys to Chef Rory's elevated ice cream interpretation are consistency, texture and flavor combination. The Pacojet machine's powerful blade turns anything into a puree with perfect texture;...

Chef Frank says making your own sushi isn't as intimidating as home cooks might think. "As long as you learn rice technique and get good fish, it's not that hard, it just takes practice," he says....