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The History of Curry

Chef Palak traces the spread of India's spice-laden dishes back to Portuguese, French and British colonization and shares a modern vindaloo curry recipe.
Chef Palak Patel

The Magic of Corn Tortillas

Despite growing up eating packaged tortillas, “Eat Mexico” author Lesley Tellez has become a corn tortilla evangelist. Recently, she shared the history and magic behind authentic, corn tortillas with ICE students at a virtual event.
Kiri Tannenbaum — Director of Culinary Relations

My Culinary Voice: Dr. Jonathan Waitman

Doctors Swana de Gjisel and Jonathan Waitman have joined the ĢƵ to explore culinary medicine applications for chefs, health care providers and cooking enthusiasts. Here, Dr. Jonathan shares how he became interested in food and nutrition personally and professionally.
Jonathan Waitman — ICE Doctor

My Culinary Voice: Dr. Swana de Gijsel

This year, the ĢƵ hired its first doctors to better explore culinary medicine. After introducing Health-Supportive Culinary Arts and our first Director of Nutrition in 2019, we've added a registered dietitian and practicing physicians to study how food affects the body, wellness and mental health. Meet one of the doctors who is passionate about this endeavor.
Swana de Gijsel — ICE Doctor

Seamus Mullen's Love Affair with Tortilla Española

The former chef at Boqueria and Tertulia in New York City explores the most emblematic Spanish dish, rich with history and more like an omelette than a taco.
Seamus Mullen — ICE Chef

Nyesha Arrington's Approach to Wellness

Health and wellness has become a hot topic in recent years, especially in the restaurant industry. Cooks and chefs are searching to find work-life balance. Here, Nyesha Arrington shares her personal journey and new perspective on self-care.
Nyesha Arrington — ICE Chef

Cooking with Perilla Leaves

While spring was the season of banana bread, it was the summer of perilla leaves for me. I never liked these uniquely aromatic leaves (called kkaennip in Korean) growing up, but something recently shifted to a full-on obsession after my months-long quarantine back in my hometown.
Joy Cho

Culinary Career Advice from Rick Bayless

The James Beard Foundation named him Humanitarian of the Year in 2007. He won the first season of “Top Chef Masters” in 2012. Eater called him the most interesting man in the world in 2014, and Bon Appetit called him the unofficial mayor of Chicago in 2015.
Ashley Day

How to Grill Salt-Crusted Fish

Epicurious 4 Levels videos feature a professional chef from the ĢƵ demonstrating aspirational techniques alongside amateur and advanced cooks. In the latest episode, ICE Chef Palak Patel showcases salt crusting with porgy, a white fish also known as pink snapper, which she grills and pairs with a corn salad.
Chef Palak Patel

Why Hot Lettuce Should Be in Your Weeknight Routine

A few months ago, I picked up a CSA box filled to the brim with lettuce (and lettuce-like leafy greens). Romaine, red leaf, green, frisee, escarole – you name it. I came home, upended the entire box on my counter, and wondered how long it would take me and my husband to consume so much lettuce.
Jenny Dorsey — ICE Chef