The Culinary Institute of America

Liven up your menu with roasted fioretto, negi, and shaved parmesan. Fioretto has a subtle sweet flavor and is more delicate and tender than standard cauliflower. Negi is a type of bunching onion with a garlic-like aroma, and a sweet earthy flavor. This dish is filled with its fresh flavors and beautiful colors. The tender wine-poached negi are served on a platter, topped with the roasted fioretto and tomato mixture, and finished with Balsamic vinegar and shaved parmesan.
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This hearty, delicious Roasted Zuccuri and Kale Salad with Chickpeas, and Tahini Yogurt is inspired by the flavors of North Africa. Zuccuri is a type of kabocha squash that is similar to a chestnut in sweetness and has a cake like texture, that pairs perfectly with the warming spices of this dish. To serve, Chef Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America smears the Tahini Yogurt on a platter and places the roasted zuccuri and kale salad on top.
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Looking for a plant-forward taco option to add to your rotation? Toni Sakaguchi from The Culinary Institute of America shows us how to make vegetarian Spicy Fioretto Chipotle Tacos.  In this recipe, she uses fioretto--a cousin of cauliflower. The coral-like florets of the fioretto have slender stems and a subtle sweetness that takes on spices wonderfully. Chef Toni places a spoonful of spicy roasted fioretto on a hot tortilla, with salsa, avocado, pickled onion, and cilantro.
Get the recipe (and watch a version of this video with closed captions) here.
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A company called AquaBounty is creating a sustainable future for seafood. With a growing global population and increased consumer demand, the current supply of seafood can’t fill the gap. The Atlantic salmon bred by AquaBounty is the safe, secure and sustainable alternative that chefs and customers have been looking for. AquaBounty farms are built to grow and deliver fresh, nutritious salmon that is free of antibiotics and other contaminants and with zero impact to wild fisheries. Learn more about Aquabounty here.

Breaking down a side of salmon into steaks or individual tranches or fillets is easy and is much cheaper than purchasing individual fillets. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how to portion out a salmon into four uniform servings.
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You can save money and better ensure quality and consistency in your kitchen by purchasing whole sides of salmon. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates a few easy-to-master techniques for working with these whole sides of fresh-harvested AquaBounty salmon. Learn how to break down a whole fish, and cut it into fillets.
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There are always long thin pin bones that must be removed from a salmon before any further fabrication. Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America demonstrates how to find pin bones by running your fingers or a knife along length of the fish. She also shows us how to remove bones with fish tweezers and tips to avoid tearing the delicate flesh.
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To skin or not to skin: If you’re cooking salmon on the grill or for delicious crispy-skin salmon, you will most likely want to keep the skin on, since this helps to prevent the salmon flesh from sticking and tearing on the grill or in the pan. If you do want to skin your salmon, Chef Barbara Alexander from The Culinary Institute of America is here to help! She provides step-by step tips on safely and efficiently skinning a whole salmon.
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