American Culinary Federation
How much should you be earning? Read highlights from the 2011 ACF Salary Study  
 
About ACF

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 in the industry. View past issues and subscribe to receive an email alert when each issue is available.

Follow Sizzle on Facebook and Twitter.

Choucroute Garnie 


Recipe PDF

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.


Meet the Author PDF

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.


Lamb 


Chorizo Albondigas Recipe PDF

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.


Sizzle - 


Summer 2011

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. View Photos


Creamy Polenta 


Recipe PDF

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.


Lesson Plan 


Reference Formulas PDF
Sample Pate a Choux Cream Puffs Sensory Worksheet PDF

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.


Garlic Cheddar and Stone Ruination IPA Soup Recipe 


PDF

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.


Wild 


Alaska Salmon Wellington Recipe PDF

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.


Soft Dinner Rolls 


Recipe PDF

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.


Superfruits 


Spotlight PDF

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.


Plate 


Presentation Quiz Answers PDF

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.


Flavors Glossary PDF

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

Bookmark and Share



Subscribe to Sizzle for free

Follow ACF on Twitter   Follow ACF on Facebook   ACF's Photostream on Flickr   Subscribe to ACF's RSS Feed   Network with fellow chefs on WeAreChefs
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Email us.
180 Center Place Way, St. Augustine, FL 32095 | (904) 824-4468 | (800) 624-9458 | Fax: (904) 825-4758
© 2008 American Culinary Federation, All Rights Reserved