The Culinary Institute of America

To most visitors Japan can be enchanting, bewildering and intimidating. But if you are a food professional or simply an enthusiast, it’s a “must visit” destination. The Culinary Institute of America, in association with Unilever Foodsolutions, presents "Savoring the Best of World Flavors." Download recipes from the DVD at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/WCA5/index.html Download Podcast Video

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? A fresh grape puree, strained and reduced, contributes a desirable body and sweetness to a salad dressing. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares a Grape, Toasted Almond, and Shaved Fennel Salad with Vanilla-Grape Vinaigrette. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe14/

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? A fresh grape puree, strained and reduced, contributes a desirable body and sweetness to a salad dressing. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares a Grape, Toasted Almond, and Shaved Fennel Salad with Vanilla-Grape Vinaigrette. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html Download Podcast Video

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? A fresh grape puree, strained and reduced, contributes a desirable body and sweetness to a salad dressing. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares a Grape, Toasted Almond, and Shaved Fennel Salad with Vanilla-Grape Vinaigrette. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe14/ Download Podcast Video

What else can you do with a fresh table grape besides eat it? Chefs active in the realm of molecular gastronomy are manipulating ingredients in ways never imagined. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California Table Grapes. He challenged himself to probe this frontier. “The idea came from one of my colleagues,” says Samuel, “You put the grapes in a whipping-cream canister with wine and then charge it. You have to prick the grapes first. When you take the grapes out, they’re fizzing, like soda pop” In this video Chef Samuel makes Carbonated Grape Salad with Crispy Toast, Goat Cheese, and Muscat Gastrique. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe16/

What else can you do with a fresh table grape besides eat it? Chefs active in the realm of molecular gastronomy are manipulating ingredients in ways never imagined. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California Table Grapes. He challenged himself to probe this frontier. “The idea came from one of my colleagues,” says Samuel, “You put the grapes in a whipping-cream canister with wine and then charge it. You have to prick the grapes first. When you take the grapes out, they’re fizzing, like soda pop” In this video Chef Samuel makes Carbonated Grape Salad with Crispy Toast, Goat Cheese, and Muscat Gastrique. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html Download Podcast Video

What else can you do with a fresh table grape besides eat it? Chefs active in the realm of molecular gastronomy are manipulating ingredients in ways never imagined. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California Table Grapes. He challenged himself to probe this frontier. “The idea came from one of my colleagues,” says Samuel, “You put the grapes in a whipping-cream canister with wine and then charge it. You have to prick the grapes first. When you take the grapes out, they’re fizzing, like soda pop” In this video Chef Samuel makes Carbonated Grape Salad with Crispy Toast, Goat Cheese, and Muscat Gastrique. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe16/ Download Podcast Video

Octopus is cooked sous vide, then grilled and tossed with flat-leaf parsley, green olives, lemon zest, lime juice, good quality olive oil, and roasted fingerling potatoes. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe13/

Octopus is cooked sous vide, then grilled and tossed with flat-leaf parsley, green olives, lemon zest, lime juice, good quality olive oil, and roasted fingerling potatoes. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.htmlDownload Podcast Video

Octopus is cooked sous vide, then grilled and tossed with flat-leaf parsley, green olives, lemon zest, lime juice, good quality olive oil, and roasted fingerling potatoes. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe13/ Download Podcast Video

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? Grapes have abundant natural sugar, so why not roast them, or even fry them? Yes you can fry grapes and they make a compelling contrast of crisp and juicy in this vegetarian fritto misto. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares his surprising Fritto Misto of Grapes, Fennel and Lemons with Lemon Crème Fraiche. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe11/

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? Grapes have abundant natural sugar, so why not roast them, or even fry them? Yes you can fry grapes and they make a compelling contrast of crisp and juicy in this vegetarian fritto misto. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares his surprising Fritto Misto of Grapes, Fennel and Lemons with Lemon Crème Fraiche. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html Download Podcast Video

Grapes are the ultimate hand-to-mouth fruit, a wholesome snack that needs no peeling, slicing or coring. But for cooks looking to make an impression, grapes have other traits to exploit. They’re juicy, so why not juice them? Grapes have abundant natural sugar, so why not roast them, or even fry them? Yes you can fry grapes and they make a compelling contrast of crisp and juicy in this vegetarian fritto misto. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes. In this video Chef Samuel prepares his surprising Fritto Misto of Grapes, Fennel and Lemons with Lemon Crème Fraiche. Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe11/ Download Podcast Video

Pan-roasted spiced pork is paired perfectly with a savory and sweet Israeli couscous. The spiciness of the Moroccan flavors will pair nicely with the sweet fresh grapes, and the pomegranate molasses ties the dish together with its smoky sweet sourness. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe24/

Pan-roasted spiced pork is paired perfectly with a savory and sweet Israeli couscous. The spiciness of the Moroccan flavors will pair nicely with the sweet fresh grapes, and the pomegranate molasses ties the dish together with its smoky sweet sourness. Chef Scott Samuel of the Culinary Institute of America was asked to develop some contemporary recipes with California table grapes Download a printer-friendly copy of the recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipes.html Download Podcast Video