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HOW TO: Mother Sauces
CSFTW Chef Instructor Mark Hitri demonstrates the proper techniques for making the French mother sauces.
Maki Sushi Recipe
Maki Sushi Roll Instructions https://youtu.be/N1llpUR9FT0 For The Sushi Rice Ingredients Short Grain RiceSeasoned Rice Vinegar Wash rice thoroughly through fine strainer or rice net. Rinse until water begins to run clear with no residual starch ‘clouds’.Cook...
Raspberry Soufflé with Raspberry Coulis
Souffle Ingredients 1/4 cup Softened butter ½ cup Granulated sugar 1 cup Raspberries 2 tablespoons Raspberry Liquor (Chambord) 5 Egg whites, room temp 1 pinch Cream of Tartar ¾ cup Sugar Coulis Ingredients 2 cups Raspberry puree ½ cup...
Herbed Country Biscuits
Yield: 14 Large Biscuits Method: Biscuit Ingredients 2 oz fresh assorted herbs (basil, sage, chives, thyme and tarragon work best) 2 1/2 pounds All-purpose flour 3/4 ounce Salt 2 ounces Granulated sugar 2 ounces...
Fresh Pasta
Basic Egg Pasta 8 ounces of all-purpose flour or 00 flour 2 whole eggs Water as needed 1 tsp Olive Oil Flavored Pastas 1 ounce of carrot, beet, spinach depending on what flavor or color you desire. Instructions When making basic pasta by...
Seafood Extravaganza Bloody Mary
Base Ingredients 8 ounces premium tomato juice 1 teaspoon horseradish 5 drops of scorpion brand hot sauce 1 quarter lime 1/8 teaspoon fennel Pollen 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1/8 teaspoon cardamom Smoked paprika salt 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon...
Beef Consommé
Ingredients 10 egg whites 2 lbs. beef, ground 1 lb. Mirepoix 12 oz. tomatoes, fresh (seeded and diced) 2 qt. Beef Broth 2 ea. Onion Brûlé Sachet 2 bay leaves, dried ½ tsp thyme, dried whole ½ tsp pepper, whole black 8 sprigs parsley, fresh 2 cloves, whole Garnish ½...
Braised Lamb Shank
Ingredients yields 8 servings 6 lb lamb shanks, 1 pound (455 g) each kosher salt, to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste 2 tablespoons canola oil 2 medium carrots, minced, plus 1 pound (455 grams) oblique-cut 1 medium white onion, minced 2 stalks celery,...
Bordelaise Sauce
Ingredients 3/4 cup dry red wine 2 shallots (finely chopped) 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups beef stock Salt (to taste) Ground black pepper (to taste) 1 teaspoon butter (cold) Directions Gather the ingredients. In a small saucepan, place the red...
Creamy Deviled Eggs
Yield: 8 servings Ingredients 8 large eggs 1/3 cup Light mayonnaise 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp White-wine vinegar 1 tbsp Shallot, minced ¼ tsp Hot sauce (i.e. Tabasco) Coarse salt and ground pepper Paprika (for...
The Culinary School of Fort Worth has a passion for promoting the local food and beverage scene in Fort Worth. This podcast and blog site was created by the school as an avenue to showcase the many great restaurateurs and business minds in the area while also providing a learning tool for future chefs. We thank you for joining us on this journey into the minds of the people who make Fort Worth great.
Episode 43: Michael Harper of Funky Picnic Brewery & Café
On this week's episode, Michael Harper (Funky Picnic Brewery & Café) joins the podcast to talk about his brewing process, where his love of beer originated, his crazy names for each beer, and a lot more!
Episode 42: David Roberson of Ben Barber Innovation Academy
On this week's episode, David Roberson (Ben Barber Innovation Academy) joins the podcast to talk about his high school BBQ competition team.
Episode 41: Emily McLaughlin of BoobieQue
On this week's episode, Dr. Emily McLaughlin (BoobieQue) joins the podcast to talk about dealing with her cancer diagnosis and how it affected her plastic surgery business as well as sparked the beginning of BoobieQue in Fort Worth.
Episode 40: CSFTW Alumna Olivia Winter of The Fort Worth Club
On this week's episode, Olivia Winter (The Fort Worth Club) joins the podcast to discuss her growing interest in the culinary arts and her first place finish at the Ben E. Keith Foods Show Student Chef Competition.
Episode 39: Max Zubboli of Zeno’s on the Square
On this week's episode, Max Zubboli (Zeno's on the Square) joins the podcast to talk about his transition from life in Italy to cooking at an Italian restaurant in Weatherford, Texas. He talks about the differences between lifestyles, the way each country handles...
Melissa Austin-Weeks of Home with a Twist
On this week's episode, Melissa Austin-Weeks (Home with a Twist) joins the show to talk about her blog site and podcast which were designed to honor her mother's recipes and traditions as well as educate young women.
Johnny Tran of The Corn Dog Guy
On this week's episode, Johnny Tran (The Corn Dog Guy) joins the podcast to discuss his food truck and his love of the vegan movement.
Drug Abuse And Mental Health in the Kitchen
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez wrap up the summer series with a discussion about drug abuse and mental health in the kitchen.
Restaurant Owner/Chef Ethics Pt 2
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez talk through the ethical standards that chefs and owners are held to in restaurants. This is part two of two.
Restaurant Owner/Chef Ethics Pt. 1
On this week's episode, Chefs Maddie Sharp and Edward Gutierrez talk through the ethical standards that chefs and owners are held to in restaurants. This is part one of two.
Alumni Spotlight: Olivia Martin
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Olivia Martin, a 2020 graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth. CSFTW: How did you get started...
Alumni Spotlight: Tarrell Demps
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Tarrell Demps, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in August 2020. CSFTW: What initially...
Alumni Spotlight: Barry Kammer
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Barry Kammer, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in May of 2021. CSFTW: How did you get...
Alumni Spotlight: Kali McDermett
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Kali McDermett, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in May 2021. CSFTW: How did you get...
Alumni Spotlight: Michael Thibodeau
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Michael Thibodeau, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in May 2020. CSFTW: How did you...
CSFTW Alumna Teaches Classes At Young County Jail
Neri Gonzalez, an alumna of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, already owned her own restaurant (which we spotlighted in 2020) when she enrolled in the school. She attended culinary school with the simple goal of growing her business and learning more about the back...
Alumni Spotlight: Joe Howard
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Joe Howard, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in May of 2021. Joe is now a part of...
Alumni Spotlight: Ben Smith
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Ben Smith, a graduate from The Culinary School of Fort Worth in August 2020. CSFTW: How did you get...
CSFTW Alumna Becomes Partner and Head Chef
Brittany Cantrell, an alumna of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, has recently become the partner of a revamped restaurant and will turn ownership within the next month. She will be the Head Chef at this restaurant and be a part of designing their new kitchen and...
Alumni Spotlight: Mary Katherine Odom-Endel
For Mary Katherine Odom-Endel, an alumna of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, her talents in the kitchen were clear from a young age. “I have always been in the kitchen,” Mary Katherine said. “My mother, Sheri, is an excellent cook and always encouraged my siblings...
Student Spotlight: Edgar Vasquez
As we continue our series of highlighting our instructors, students, and alumni by telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration, we sat down with Edgar Vasquez, a current student at The Culinary School of Fort Worth who will be graduating in the...
FROM CAREER BURNOUT TO THE FRONT BURNER IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
In the upcoming weeks, we will be highlighting some of our instructors, current students, and alumni and telling their stories of successes, aspirations, and inspiration. We recently had a chance to sit down and talk with one of our current culinary students, Andrew...
Student Spotlight: Neri Gonzalez
Written by James Creange. Photos courtesy of Neri's on the Square. The first time I walked into Neri’s on the Square in Jacksboro, I felt like I was walking into my own home for dinner. The decor was inviting, the lighting was perfect, and the staff could not have...
Real Love and Gingerbread
Written by Sarah Hamilton. Photos by James Creange. Before we left on holiday in December, the school decided to have a gingerbread contest. It was a three day workshop where Chef showed us some techniques on building a gingerbread house and then the houses were...
Student Spotlight: Josh Snow
We talked to Josh Snow about his time at the Culinary School of Fort Worth and his post-grad plans.
Student Spotlight: Phillip Johnson
Phillip Johnson, a fourth semester student at The Culinary School of Fort Worth, picked culinary arts as a career because he saw a promising future in the industry. While serving in the military, Johnson knew that he needed to start learning a trade that could sustain...
Student Spotlight: Meagan Binkley
We talked to Meagan Binkley about her time at the Culinary School of Fort Worth and why she wants to be a part of the culinary industry.
Student Spotlight: Jason Avelson
We talked to Jason Avelson about his time at the Culinary School of Fort Worth and why he wants to be a part of the culinary industry.
CSFTW Chefs and Students Prepare Food for Sake Tasting Event
Last Thursday night, The Culinary School of Fort Worth took part in a sake tasting event that was hosted by the Sanders Travel Center and Fort Worth Sister Cities International. The event was designed to feature sake from the Asahi Syuzo brewery in Nagaoka, Japan....
Inaugural Fort Worx Dinner
The inaugural Fort Worx Showcase Dinner took place at Taste Community Restaurant in Fort Worth on Thursday night. Fort Worx is a tuition-free, accelerated, food service job training program that provides paid work experience while apprentices earn an American Culinary...
CSFTW’s Summer Culinary Educator’s Workshop
The Culinary School of Fort Worth completed their second annual Summer Culinary Educators Workshop last month. This year’s workshop consisted of three cohorts of educators and 35 participants in total. All educators completed 30 hours of American Culinary Federation®...
CSFTW Chef Mark Hitri Awarded His CEC® Certificate
When Culinary School of Fort Worth Chef Instructor Mark Hitri was granted his Certified Executive Chef ® (CEC®) award by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) earlier this year, it meant more than just a piece of paper that would go in a frame above his desk. It was...
The Culinary School of Fort Worth Partners with American Public University System
The Culinary School of Fort Worth (CSFTW) is excited to announce a new partnership with American Public University System (APUS). APUS is known for providing high quality, affordable education with 100% of classes online and monthly program starts. What this means for...
Q&A with CSFTW Chef Instructor Denise Fullmer
Chef Denise Fullmer is a chef instructor for The Culinary School of Fort Worth. We did a Q&A with her to get to know her a little better! Here’s what she had to say: Why did you get started in the culinary field? What was your first job? I am the youngest of five...
The Culinary School of Fort Worth at Granbury Wine Walk
The Culinary School of Fort Worth Chef Instructors Mark Hitri and Ethan Starr helped to kick off the Granbury Wine Walk weekend by running a booth at last night’s VIP “Sip & Savor” event. The sold out event, which featured Texas winemakers, chefs, musicians, and...
Q&A with CSFTW Chef Instructor Mark Hitri
Chef Mark Hitri is a chef instructor for The Culinary School of Fort Worth. We did a Q&A with him to get to know him a little better! Here’s what he had to say: Why did you get started in the culinary field? What was your first job? I started at a Dairy Queen in...
CSFTW Alumna Becomes Partner and Head Chef
Brittany Cantrell, an alumna of The Culinary School of Fort Worth, has recently become the partner of a revamped restaurant and will turn ownership within the next month. She will be the Head Chef at this restaurant and be a part of designing their new kitchen and...
Fort Worx Program Launches to Teach Skills for Professional Kitchens By Fort Worth Magazine
CSFTW-sponsored Fort Worx program featured on Fort Worth Magazine. Written by Samantha Calimbahin. Photo by Ross Reitzhammer. There's a new program for locals looking to sharpen their kitchen skills for an eventual career in the food service industry — and it gives...
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