Sizzle Extras
Sizzle is the American Culinary Federation’s
quarterly magazine for culinary and baking/pastry students. The magazine
features articles about latest culinary trends and career paths,
step-by-step demonstrations, recipes and interviews with leading chefs
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Winter 2011
In “Classical V. Modern,” The Colonnade Hotel’s
Nicholas Calias, CEC, and banquet cook Danielle Dorcil demonstrate a
classic winter dish, choucroute garnie, two ways. Here’s
Calias’
complete
modern recipe.
Fall 2011
In “International Flavors,” Lindsay Hancock
takes Sizzle on an off-the-beaten path tour of
Singapore’s hawker-style cuisine. But how did this young chef end
up in R&D and working halfway around the world? Find out in our
Meet
the Author Q&A.
Did Kathryn Kjarsgaard’s article on ethnic appetizers leave you wanting to try
some of the global-inspired recipes mentioned? Now you can! Try chef
Anthony
Lamas’ recipe for Lamb Chorizo Albondigas with Mint
Chimichurri.
Summer 2011
In “International Flavors,” Matthew David
Ona, CEC, explores the street food and open-air markets of Shanghai.
View more photos of one of his trips to the
markets in the Luwan district in Shanghai where he lived for 13 months.
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Spring 2011
In “Cheese
Culture,” Jody Shee explores the rise of domestic artisanal
cheeses and how chefs are working with cheesemakers across the country.
Here, Jasper Mirabile Jr., chef/co-owner of Jasper’s in Kansas
City, Mo., shares his recipe for
creamy
polenta.
Winter 2010
Michael Kalanty, CEPC, CCE, CMT, M.A., offers culinary educators a
lesson plan to use in the classroom in “Selecting the Right Flour
for Pastry and Baking.” Here are additional
reference
formulas and a sample
sensory
worksheet.
Fall 2010
In “Beer On the Front Burner,” Alex Carballo, executive
chef at Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens, Escondido, Calif.,
discusses cooking with beer. Here, he shares his recipe for
Garlic
Cheddar and Stone Ruination IPA Soup.
In “Classical V. Modern,” Patrick Hoogerhyde, executive
chef at Glacier BrewHouse, Anchorage, Alaska, and Ashley Gurke,
production cook, face off two recipes: beef Wellington and Wild Alaskan
Salmon Wellington. Download the
complete
recipes for your collection here.
Summer 2010
In “Lesson Plan: A Taste for Baker’s Percent,”
Michael Kalanty, CEPC, CCE, CMT, M.A., a chef-instructor at California
Culinary Academy, San Francisco, offers educators a baking lesson to use
in the classroom. Here, he shares the accompanying
soft
dinner rolls recipe.
Spring 2010
In “Superfruits to the Rescue,” Jody Shee spoke with chef
experts about superfruits and shares how the intensely flavored,
nutrient-packed items can impact a dish or drink. Here, you’ll
find Mike Jackson’s
recipe
using goji berries and a
superfruit
spotlight that sheds light on five common superfruits.
In “Special Section: Plate Presentation,” James Taylor,
CEC, AAC, MBA, associate professor at Columbus State Community College,
Columbus, Ohio, and national treasurer of the American Culinary
Federation, shares tips on proper plating with students and tests their
knowledge with a plate presentation quiz. View the
answers.
Winter 2009
In “Special Section: Balancing Flavors in a Dish,”
Timothy Bucci, CEC, CCE, CHE, associate chef-instructor at Joliet Junior
College, Joliet, Ill., 2009 ACF Chef Educator of the Year, explained the
importance of balancing flavors in a dish, and described complementary
and contrasting flavors, basic flavors and offered an example of
Sautéed Fennel-Dusted Mahi Mahi. View a
Flavors
Glossary.
Fall 2009
In “Special Section: Building a Great Buffet Platter,”
John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AAC, discusses competing in a cold-food salon,
and offers tips for creating a successful platter and essential platter
recipes. View
Answers to the Buffet Platter Quiz
Summer 2009
In “Special Section: Classical Fish Dishes,” John
Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AAC, discusses classical cuts of fish dishes,
classical fish soups and classical fish dishes using other cooking
methods. View
Answers to the Fish Quiz
Spring 2009
In “Special Section: Classical Fish Dishes,” John
Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AAC, discusses classical cuts of fish dishes,
classical fish soups and classical fish dishes using other cooking
methods. View
Answers to the Fish Quiz
Fall 2008
In “Special Section: Game, Both Furred and Feathered,”
John Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AAC, discusses furred and feathered game, and
offers preparation tips and venison recipes. View
Answers to the Game Quiz
Summer 2008
In “Special Section: Poultry and Volaille,” John
Kinsella, CMC, CCE, AAC, discusses the definition of poultry, classical
groups of chicken and signs of quality. View
Answers to the Poultry Quiz