From rustic biscuits to elaborate desserts, iconic Italian dishes to classic Japanese technique, our students traveled the globe this week at ICE.

biscuitsStudents reminded us of the beauty of a simple biscuit in Chef Gerri Sarnataro’s Pastry & Baking Arts class.

sushiChef Sabrina Sexton’s students, after a rigorous tour of Italy, jumped continents, serving up Japanese sushi.

gnocchiChef Erica Wides’ students celebrated la cucina povera, whipping up handmade pasta like this simple, satisfying gnocchi.

lemon tartThe renown pâtissier Carême likened pastry to architecture. Chef Sim Cass’ students’ plated desserts – like this lemon curd tart – suggest his theory to be true.

cannoli2There are certain pleasures almost everyone enjoys, and a sugar-dusted cannoli is surely one of them. Chef Gerri Sarnataro’s class made the ICE staff drool with these iconic Sicilian beauties.

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As the holidays approach, the food world gets busier. The same is true for our students, many of whom add to their course load as volunteers for the wide range of special events we host at ICE. Whether in class or after hours, we’re excited to share the delicious plates they served up this week.

On Wednesday, ICE students volunteered to prep and cook for a Hurricane Sandy fundraiser dinner hosted by Chef Rick BaylessThese sopes rancheros were one of three passed appetizers students prepared alongside Bayless, his Chef de Cuisine, Andres Padilla, and ICE Chefs James Briscione, Andy Gold and Virginia Monaco.

After late nights come early mornings. Culinary Arts students perfected the infamously difficult art of egg poaching in this traditional eggs benedict.

Chef Sabrina Sexton’s class cooked their way through the many regions of Italy, celebrating their final lesson with a magnificent Sicilian feast. Swordfish involtini was one of the many delicious regional dishes.

Chef Erica Wides’ class has been exploring the wild world of gamey meats. Here, they pair duck breast with cippolini onions and a fried polenta cake.

Take your pick of these pies! From lattice topped fruit to pecan and pumpkin, Chef Gerri Sarnataro’s class has the perfect pie for every sweet tooth.

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By Carly DeFilippo

From rustic to sophisticated, savory to sweet, the students of ICE’s career division never fail to impress our taste buds. Here’s a sneak peek:

Chef Sabrina Sexton and her Culinary Arts students cooked their way through the foods of Italy. Carciofi (artichokes) with peas and pancetta are typical of Northern Italian cuisine.

This pancetta wrapped branzino was another stunning, rustic dish prepared by Chef Sabrina’s class.

Chef Erica Wides and her students have been cooking up seasonal meat dishes, like this venison with butternut squash puree, chestnuts and a red wine reduction.

Chef Gerri Sarnataro instructed students in the art of French pastries, like this blueberry frangipane tart.

The pastry floor filled with the scent of chocolate, as Chef Scott McMillen and students prepared beautiful chocolate génoise cakes.

Students! Did you know ICE is on Twitter and Instagram? Share your favorite photos from class by tagging @ICECulinary.

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By Carly DeFilippo

It’s our first full week of classes post-Sandy, but students in the Culinary Arts program are more than making up for lost time.

Chef James Briscione taught an impromptu demo on pork cracklins.

Culinary students mastered signature dishes by Thomas Keller, including this salmon tartare tuile.

Hand-rolled pizzas were a highlight of the week’s bread courses.

Perfecting an American classic: juicy beef burgers.

In the pastry kitchens, students whipped up “Chelsea rolls”, topped with cinnamon, sugar and currants.

If you’re a student, let us know what you’re most proud of cooking this week! Send your pictures (with descriptions) to blog@iceculinary.com.

 

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Tamales from Culinart Arts students


Delicious masa corn and queso fresco appetizer from Rick Bayless lesson


Mexican Rice from Culinart Arts students


Roasted veal bones – the reason ICE smelled amazing on Thursday!


Macarons by Chef Kathryn Gordon

Have a delicious weekend!

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Roasted artichokes from Culinary Arts class


Sea Salt-Crusted Fish from Culinary Arts


Delicious treat from Pastry and Baking Arts


Whoopie Pies made in Drop Cookies ICE à la Minute


Crepes made in Pastry & Baking Arts class

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Homemade bagels from our ICE pastry students


Exquisite dish from a demo with Aquavit’s Marcus Jernmark


David Burke’s famous Cheesecake Lollipops from his visit to ICE this week


Chocolate cake from Pastry Arts student


Petit fours in every color from Pastry Arts

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Appetizers from Culinary Arts students


Pizza day in Culinary Arts class


The reason the whole school smelled like butter


Doughnut day in Pastry Arts


More doughnuts because they are just so good.

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Salad Nicoise from our recreational class Techniques of Fine Cooking


A perfect Autumn dish from Culinary Arts students – Quail with Sweetbreads and Fois Gras in a Cranberry Sauce


Sfogliatelle from Pastry Arts students


Hot chocolate from demo with Creative Director, Michael Laiskonis on Navigating Chocolate


Pistachio-covered Cannolis from Pastry Arts students

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Ever wonder what’s cooking at ICE? Five-Course Friday gives you a snapshot of what we are whipping up weekly. Whether you pop in to a recreational class, catch a professional demo or watch the transformation from student to chef, there is something scrumptious happening daily.


Vegetarian appetizer from Culinary Arts class


Colorful rice dish from Rick Bayless lesson in Culinary Arts


Succulent chicken from Culinary Arts students


Amazing, amazing, amazing turkey mole from Culinary Arts


Colorful and delicious macarons from Pastry Arts

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