The Everyday Gourmet: Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking
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In-depth Instruction; over 196 mins
On-demand video access anytime
Bonus downloadable PDF resources
Access to class Q&A
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Description
Description
Learn elite techniques for how to cook with spices from chef Bill Briwa of The Culinary Institute of America. He’ll share secrets for building incredible flavor profiles and creating unforgettable meals that impress every guest.
Class Sessions
India: Heart of the Spice World
35:40
Journey to India, which produces 50 percent of the spices consumed around the globe. You'll learn how to work with cumin, coriander, paprika, masalas and other unique tastes from this cuisine of spice. Recipes include basmati rice with cardamom and cloves, chile tamarind shrimp and a sweet chai tea.
China: From Peppercorns to Tea
30:38
Learn how to tap into the essence of two distinct Chinese spices: Sichuan peppercorns and tea. You'll discover depths of flavor you won't find in takeout food as Chef Briwa shows you how to make noodles in Sichuan pepper oil, browned short ribs, tea-smoked quail and more.
Mexico: Chiles for Every Palate
33:06
Explore the differences among common chiles, and how each can add a unique, spicy twist to Mexican dishes. Then, follow the step-by-step process of making the perfect mole sauce that incorporates roasted chiles and spices ranging from Mexican oregano to chocolate.
Mediterranean Spices: Exotic Blends
28:09
Find out why spices help make Mediterranean cuisine so exciting. Some of the diverse spices and flavors you'll learn about in this lesson are: ras el hanout, a complex spice mix from Morocco; charmoula, a thick vinaigrette from North Africa; za'atar, the Egyptian blend of thyme, sesame, and sumac; and preserved lemons.
Treasured Spices in Northern Europe
33:46
Travel to northern Europe, where you'll get a tasty introduction to some of the many spices from Hungary, Spain and other European countries. You'll discover how ingredients such as Hungarian paprika, Spanish pimentòn, caraway, and juniper are the key to unforgettable dishes.
New American Cuisine: The Global Kitchen
34:01
Embrace everything you've learned about cooking with spices by taking a classic American dish, fried chicken, and using spices to give it unique cultural twists. You'll see how a mastery of spices is the key to creating various chicken dishes, each with its own captivating flavors and aromas.
Your Instructor
Bill Briwa
A popular chef-instructor at The Culinary Institute of America, Bill Briwa has worked in the hospitality business for more than 30 years. He was the resident chef for The Hess Collection Winery in the Napa Valley, California; the executive chef for The Wine Spectator Restaurant at the CIA at Greystone; and an officer on the board of the St. Helena (California) Farmers' Market. A talented presenter and judge at numerous professional conferences, including the annual International Association of Culinary Professionals Conference and the National Restaurant Association Show, Bill has also had his writing featured in Fine Cooking, Mise en Place and Practical Winery & Vineyard Journal.
Bonus Material
Essential Secrets of Spices in Cooking - Course Guidebook
Metric Conversion Guide: Cooking
Bonus Materials available for download after purchase.
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