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Cake Art
Cake Art Cake Decorating Guide features 27 creative cake and cupcake projects from CIA chefs. Learn professional decorating techniques step-by-step.
A Tavola
A Tavola Italian Home Cooking features 89 authentic recipes, 50 photos, and stories from Italy’s table celebrating traditional regional cuisine.
Cooking for One
Cooking for One Seasonal Guide features 125 single-serving recipes, seasonal menus, and practical planning tips for delicious meals made just for you.
Bistros and Brasseries
Bistros and Brasseries Classic Cafe Cooking explores traditional French bistro recipes, classic brasserie dishes, and expert wine and beer pairings.
Grilling International Flavors
Grilling International Flavors CIA brings global recipes to the grill with bold techniques and exciting flavors from the Culinary Institute of America.
Soups
Book of Soups Perfect Soups features more than 100 expertly crafted soup recipes from the Culinary Institute of America for every season.
One Dish Meals
One Dish Meals CIA features flavorful, chef-crafted complete meals from the Culinary Institute of America in a single satisfying dish.
Vegetables
Recipes and Techniques CIA features 150 vegetable recipes, 75 photos, and expert methods.
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When Should You Salt Eggplant?
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Everything You Need to Know About Hatch Chiles
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When is a Shallot a Shallot?
Shallots are a pro-kitchen staple that haven’t quite taken over in our at-home kitchens. We use them, but in general, our go-to allium is the yellow onion—the shallot’s sharper, spicier…
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Vegetarian Dirty Rice
Makes 8 servings as a side; 4 servings as a main course Although traditional dirty rice is decidedly not vegetarian, this variation might have the purists ready to convert. It…
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