The Institute of Culinary Education » recipe http://blog.ice.edu Thu, 16 May 2013 22:21:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 Baking One Girl Cookies with Dave Crofton http://blog.ice.edu/2013/05/16/baking-one-girl-cookies-with-alum-dave-crofton/ http://blog.ice.edu/2013/05/16/baking-one-girl-cookies-with-alum-dave-crofton/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 22:18:21 +0000 admin http://blog.ice.edu/?p=14026 IMG_9485

 

By Tim Bruderek

 

Dave Crofton, head baker at One Girl Cookies, is a warm guy with a big personality. He has a unique passion for baking that’s inspiring to watch. But Dave’s story does not follow the traditional path to success.

 

Dave graduated from ICE’s Pastry & Baking Arts program in 2003, working during the day and taking his classes in the evening. Upon completing the program, like most graduations, Dave began his search for a job in the field, and his Career Services advisor gave him a lead that sounded interesting. Little did he know this new job would change his life for good.

 

Dawn Casale, founder and namesake of the Brooklyn-based bakery One Girl Cookies, was becoming well-known for her delectable sweet treats, but was seeking some help with the growing demand and notoriety of her business. Dave contributed his baking talents, and soon enough, the pair was working diligently to make One Girl a success. But they got more than they planned – they ended up falling in love and getting married.

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In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, McDermott shared his Irish heritage with NBC New York’s “2 in the Kitchen”. Rather …

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Renown chefs Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart know a thing or two about southern cuisine. In Dupree’s 40-year career, she has authored twelve cookbooks (for which she won two James Beard Awards) and hosted over 300 culinary television shows. Graubart was the television producer for Dupree’s New …

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Whether you believe Valentine’s Day is a Christian holiday, a pagan celebration or a savvy marketing strategy to fill empty restaurant seats during the slow season, it’s hard not to get caught up in the red ribbons and hearts displayed in every store during the month of …

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Which recipe will win this …

]]> http://blog.ice.edu/2013/01/30/super-bowl-seafood-showdown-baltimore-vs-san-francisco/feed/ 0 Beaucoup Bacon – Rendering America’s Favorite Meat with Chef Virginia Monaco http://blog.ice.edu/2013/01/29/beaucoup-bacon-rendering-americas-favorite-meat-with-chef-virginia-monaco/ http://blog.ice.edu/2013/01/29/beaucoup-bacon-rendering-americas-favorite-meat-with-chef-virginia-monaco/#comments Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:56:05 +0000 admin http://blog.iceculinary.com/?p=13159 There once was a time when bacon meant breakfast, but these days, both chefs and eaters can’t get enough of this porky indulgence. As with all ingredients, Chef Virginia Monaco knows that quality matters, so she opts for these alternatives to basic, pre-cut bacon.

Baby Kale Carbonara
(Serves 6)

Ingredients…
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In the European tradition, aspiring chefs would learn their trade through apprenticeships. Even in this age of professional culinary schools, all ICE graduates fulfill this traditional on-site training as part of their graduation requirements. Daniel Boulud’s DBGB is just one of the Dinex Group restaurants where ICE …

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From …

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Chef Chris Gesualdi is no slouch. Last night, he whipped 16 novice chefs into shape, prepping a 10-course New Year’s Eve hors d’oeuvres menu in just under three hours. Not only was it one of the most organized cooking classes I’ve taken, it was also one of …

]]> http://blog.ice.edu/2012/12/31/cocktail-apps-for-the-new-year/feed/ 0 Holiday Recipe: Swedish Meatballs http://blog.ice.edu/2012/12/22/holiday-recipe-swedish-meatballs/ http://blog.ice.edu/2012/12/22/holiday-recipe-swedish-meatballs/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 18:01:46 +0000 admin http://blog.iceculinary.com/?p=12914 This month, in honor of the holidays, we’ve asked our Culinary Arts and Pastry & Baking Arts instructors to share their favorite festive recipes. We’ve already tested out Chef Kathryn Gordon’s Australian mince tartelettes, traveled to a French Christmas market with Chef Ted Siegel‘s Alsatian tarte flambée and celebrated American …

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