The Culinary Institute of America

Pairing traditional Mexican flavors with grapes and brie make these quesadillas a delicious play on sweet and heat. The fresh grapes provide the sweet component and appetizing element of surprise that balance the hot jalapeños in the quesadilla. The green grape and arugula salad can be served as an appetizer or entrée. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/video16.html Download Podcast Video

Pairing traditional Mexican flavors with grapes and brie make these quesadillas a delicious play on sweet and heat. The fresh grapes provide the sweet component and appetizing element of surprise that balance the hot jalapeños in the quesadilla. The green grape and arugula salad can be served as an appetizer or entrée. Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe12/

Pairing traditional Mexican flavors with grapes and brie make these quesadillas a delicious play on sweet and heat. The fresh grapes provide the sweet component and appetizing element of surprise that balance the hot jalapeños in the quesadilla. The green grape and arugula salad can be served as an appetizer or entrée. Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe12/ Download Podcast Video

With customers seeking novelty on the bar menu, this blueberry margarita is a fun play on an old favorite. This margarita is made with orange juice, lime juice, muddled blueberries and of course tequila. Chef Scott Samuel notes, "Add an acid to blueberries and you get a beautiful pink-to-magenta color that happens naturally. In fact, if you have a blueberry mixture that's gray or lavender, it means the pH of the environment is too basic. Add a bit of acid to brighten it up." Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe14.html Download Podcast Video

From juice bars to coffee bars to cocktail bars, the venues where Americans drink have become more diverse and a lot more inventive. The "bar chef" movement has put the spotlight on the cocktail provider and challenged modern mixologists to get creative. This Blueberry Lavender Fizz is a refreshing and unique beverage option to offer your customers. You can add a shot of gin to make this into a cocktail. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe13.html Download Podcast Video

Today's young people are seeking new flavor experiences and love sharing finds, such as a bar serving custom-made drinks. With or without alcohol, today's most memorable beverages offer excitement, color and adventure. This Blueberry Ginger Soda is a delicious, refreshing and unique beverage that is great for brunch or a bar menu. The blueberries add a beautiful color and sweet tart flavor counterbalanced by the fresh ginger’s heat and spice. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe12.html Download Podcast Vide

On a warm summer day, this Blueberry and Mint Spritzer is just the ticket to refreshment. The blueberries bring a contemporary edge and beautiful deep purple color to the beverage. This bright color is maintained by adding lime juice. Without the addition of an acid, it becomes too basic and turns a gray or lavender color. Adding a splash of vodka makes this a unique cocktail for adults. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe11.html Download Podcast Video

Chef Scott Samuel’s Chilled Blueberry Soup with Lemon Sorbet, is an elegant and contemporary dessert concept. He notes, "Lemon sorbet is excellent with this chilled blueberry soup, but if you're purchasing sorbet, try mango or coconut are good options too." Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe10.html Download Podcast Vide

This traditional upside-down cake seems up-to-date when made with blueberries. It's like they came from Grandma's kitchen but from a Grandma with an eye for trends. Polenta and applesauce in the batter give this Blueberry Upside-Down Cake more healthful credentials. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe9.html Download Podcast Video

Blueberries may be an all-American fruit, but they sure love to travel. The dynamic little berries mingle well with the bold global flavors that diners crave today. Chef Scott Samuel notes, "You can't go wrong with a combination of sweet, spicy and salty. Blueberry-Peach Salsa plays off perfectly against the spicy-salty chicken. The salsa is great with pork or grilled salmon with a spicy rub. The blueberries give you big bursts of flavor that you don't get from most other fruits." Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe8.html Download Podcast Video

This gluten-free pork entrée is a wonderful comfort food served with a side of fresh and bright watercress salad. The Wild Rice-Dried Blueberry stuffing also works well as a side dish and makes a delicious stuffing for turkey. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe7.html Download Podcast Vide

This sandwich features two all-American ingredients: turkey and blueberries. Instead of the traditional turkey with cranberry sauce combination, this sandwich pairs turkey with a blueberry chutney. The chutney adds a nice bite to the sandwich and is cooked down for 15 minutes with cinnamon and orange juice. The chutney also goes well with halibut, duck, pork, or as a side on a cheese plate. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe6.html Download Podcast Video

This is a delicious, fresh and light salad, perfect for a hot summer meal. The peppery arugula plays well with the sweet blueberries, and the salad is dressed with a unique orange-vanilla vinaigrette that customers will be eager to try. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe5.html Download Podcast Video

Blueberries may be an all-American fruit, but they are the perfect addition to this healthy, Mediterranean-inspired salad. The blueberries add beautiful color and sweetness to the nutty farro, while the apples and celery add a nice crunch. This vegetarian whole-grain salad makes for a hearty lunch or side-dish. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe4.html Download Podcast Video

Blueberry yogurt parfait is a great choice for customers on the run. You can assemble the parfaits in clear, recyclable cups so diners can see the beautiful layers: granola, vanilla yogurt and blueberries. Mix it up by adding chopped peach plus coconut to the blueberries. Instead of granola, try crisp cereal or crushed graham crackers. Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/blueberries/recipe3.html Download Podcast Video