Great (summer-friendly) lunch menus. Difficulty: can be mostly or wholly made beforehand. [more inside]
posted by availablelight on Jul 18, 2009 - 21 answers

I just got a job as a chef's apprentice, and I'm trying to collect scholarly culinary resources I can use to help me with my studies. So far my instructors have recommended The Professional Chef textbook put out by the Culinary Institute of the America and The Food Lover's Companion. Are there any other websites or books that are essential for would-be culinary professionals trying to learn a little more of culinary science, history, and cuisine classique? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Feb 21, 2009 - 14 answers

Can I make a ceviche a day ahead? [more inside]
posted by deinemutti on Jan 2, 2009 - 4 answers

I want to become a better cook, is chef school the nuclear option? As a child, my mother insisted that I do the eating and not the cooking. Despite her best intentions, I ended up quite clueless on how to cook. In college, I improved by cooking for myself and quite enjoyed it. I just graduated from college and I'd like to pick up a tangible skill on the side and attend chef school. The reason is because I've only been cooking for 2-3 years and would like to improve faster than the oh-just-keep-at-it-and-it-comes-with-age-and-experience rate. [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Nov 20, 2008 - 23 answers

Interesting cooking classes in Washington, D.C. proper? [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard on Jan 13, 2007 - 8 answers

Would you substitute chicken stock for chicken broth (or vice versa) in a recipe? How interchangable are they? [more inside]
posted by 1fish2fish on Jun 17, 2006 - 16 answers

Indespensible kitchen supplies? Culinary magic aids? Killer cutting board? [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx on Feb 27, 2006 - 55 answers

For Christmas, I'd like to give my sister and brother-in-law, who live in Boston, a gift certificate to take a cooking class together. Can you recommend or help me select a school or instructor? [more inside]
posted by palegirl on Dec 14, 2005 - 7 answers