Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to turn a whole cauliflower head into beautiful vegetable “steaks” topped with refreshing juicy grapes, crunchy pistachios, creamy feta and a delicious tart caper vinaigrette. This dish makes an elegant and healthy vegetarian entrée.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/CauliflowerSteakwithGrapes/

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The earthy Brussels sprouts, juicy, and refreshing roasted red grapes, and crunchy almonds in this dish make for a perfect combination of flavors and textures. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us this incredibly simple, delicious and healthy side dish.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/RoastedBrusselsSproutsandGrapes/

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Charring is a popular technique that gives a dish a bold, smoky flavor. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to char grapes in this unique and delicious dish: Charred Grape and Endive Salad with Roquefort, Hazelnuts and Black Pepper Honey.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/CharredGrapeSalad/

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Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make delicious North African-inspired Grilled Lamb and Grape Kebab with Green Grape Tzatziki. Tzatziki, a cooling yogurt sauce typically made with cucumbers, is made with green grapes in this recipe.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/LambGrapeKebabs/

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Red grapes, gorgonzola and rosemary are a match made in heaven, and here they all come together on a delicious grilled pizza. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make this quick, easy and unique pizza that is sure to be a show stopper on your menu.

Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/grapes/GrapeandGorgonzolaFlatbread/

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Here’s a delectable, contemporary take on a Napoleon. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America combines the flavor and texture of lobster and avocado with the sweetness of red and black grapes, with another layer of rich crème fraiche and green grapes, all served over a frisée salad. This dish can be served for lunch or as a first course dinner option.

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This dish brings together nuts and seeds, fruits, and herbs for a colorful and texture-rich salad. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America begins by preparing pickled kumquats, followed by crushing spices to create a unique vinaigrette; and finishes with sweet green grapes, oranges, fennel, and radishes, all artfully arranged to wow your guests!

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Here’s a perfect light and sweet dessert served with a colorful, grape-inspired compote. Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a new take on panna cotta, flavored with buttermilk, and served with a spiced grape compote, creating a delicious, rich combination that is both flavorful and healthy.

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The vinaigrette in this vegetarian salad originates from North Africa and combines lentils, roasted red bell peppers, and almonds with the sweetness of fresh green grapes, creating a healthy lunch or dinner entrée or side dish.

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In this demonstration, Chef Rebecca Peizer from The Culinary Institute of America prepares a spice mixture to sear the chicken and then places the chicken on rosemary skewers for double the flavor. The chicken is then combined with sautéed garlic and shallots, wine, red grapes, and olives and placed in the oven for roasting. After 30 minutes, your kitchen will smell fabulous and your family and friends will be talking about their meal for weeks to come.

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Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a new take on the classic pairing of cheese and grapes. He makes healthy, whole-grain house-made crackers and tops them with creamy mascarpone cheese, and a mixture of sliced red grapes, roasted serrano chiles, lime juice, and fennel.   

Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe1/

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Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America creates a light and fresh grilled flatbread. Juicy sweet red grapes, salty savory prosciutto, rich crème fraiche, and fresh herbaceous mint make this a perfectly balanced dish. This flatbread can be served as a shared appetizer or single entrée.   

Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe5/ 

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From juice bars to coffee bars to cocktail bars, the venues where Americans drink have become more diverse…and a lot more inventive. Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a new take on lemonade, flavored with sweet black grape juice, tangy tamarind and herbaceous mint. The black grapes make the lemonade a beautiful purple color.

Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe4/

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Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a Latin-inspired small plate that your customers will love: Mini Tostadas with Ancho Chile Chicken Carnitas and Spicy Green Grape Salsa. The spicy, sweet and acidic green grape salsa cuts through the richness of the mole, and makes for a perfect bite. 

Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe2/

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The popularity of Korean cuisine has taken the US by storm in recent years. In this video, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us a sweet and spicy Korean BBQ steak served with cooling, juicy, and sweet red grapes.

Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe3/

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This produce-packed salad is full of great colors, textures and flavors that your guests will love. Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America starts with a unique vinaigrette he makes with finely minced black, green and red grapes as a base. Grapes, radishes, green apple, and toasted almonds add great crunch to the dish, while the mozzarella balls add a creamy richness. Chef Samuel created this recipe with retail foodservice in mind, but it’s also great for home cooks.  Recipe at http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe6/

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In this demonstration, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America prepares a healthy and flavorful grab-and-go wrap recipe. The chimmichurri sauce is used as the marinade for the chicken as well as the sauce inside the wrap. He adds black grapes that he has sliced into rings, to add a perfect sweet, refreshing crunch. Chef Samuel designed this recipe for retail foodservice, but it’s also great for home cooks. Recipe athttp://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe7/     

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This vegetarian wild rice and green grape salad is a flavorful and healthy side dish, stuffing, or entrée. In this demonstration, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America shows us the “pasta method” of cooking rice. Instead of measuring out the rice and water, he simply boils a large pot of water, adds the rice, and strains the rice when cooked through. 

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In this recipe demo, Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America begins by preparing a sweet, tart and spicy Asian marinade he uses to flavor a flank steak. He grills and cuts the steak into thin slices, and serves it on top of a salad of shredded napa cabbage and black grapes.  He designed this recipe for retail foodservice, but it’s also great for home cooks. 

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Chef Scott Samuel from The Culinary Institute of America says this is the best chicken salad you’ll ever have. He adds spicy Thai red curry paste and cooling red grapes, to make this chicken salad stand out above the crowd. He designed this recipe for retail foodservice, but it’s also great for home cooks. 

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