In the age of TV chefs, the stars of the kitchen have become almost like rock stars. But don’t be fooled: beyond the hype of reality TV, working in a professional kitchen is a tough gig. With that said, being a chef is also undeniably a “hot” job. It can be grueling and stressful – [...]
Quinoa with blueberries, strawberries, mango and a refreshing honey lime dressing. This easy and healthy Quinoa Fruit Salad is by our own talented, in-house chef-instructor Will McDonough, and goes well with any summer meal. INGREDIENTS: FOR THE QUINOA: 1 cup quinoa (I used Red Quinoa) 2 cups water Pinch of salt FOR THE HONEY [...]
All of us Snapchef love to cook, love to introduce fresh young professional talent to the industry, and – of course – love good food. Here are our recommendations for 10 cooking apps that can expand your culinary horizons and creativity, and make your life easier. The Good Fish Guide The definitive guide to sustainable [...]
Learning to work with dough is a key skill that we teach all Snapchefs, as a proper baked or grilled dough product is key to any finished dish. And, with summer almost here, we turn our attention to a unique version of a perennial favorite – grilled pizza. This version is rich with smoky flavor [...]
We’ve all witnessed food trends (great and no-so-great) come and go – and with the latest explosion of interest in all things food – the trends are accelerating and even branching off into sub-trends of trends. Because Snapchef works with many dozens of food service establishments of all shape and size, we maintain a unique [...]
With summer fast approaching, any chef’s creative imagination shifts to the rich smoky flavors of a fire-hot grill. That’s why we’re teaching our latest Snapchefs unique grilling techniques with unique ingredients, including this grilled Romaine salad to accompany a wide variety of dishes, or just on its own for a satisfying lunch. Ingredients 5lb whole [...]
If you’ve been a chef for a while, you know it can be a tough business. The hours can be grueling, and it’s physically demanding. But if you’re like us at Snapchef, then cooking is in your blood. Do you sometimes wonder how you can keep your edge, remain competitive and stay inspired? You might [...]
In honor of Mother’s Day, we at Snapchef turned to our own talented in-house chef Will McDonough, who has re-interpreted a classic brunch recipe he learned at Boston’s Westin Copley to help you make your Mother’s Day celebration as memorable as possible. INGREDIENTS Crab Cake ¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt 1 large egg, beaten [...]
Mexican food is increasingly having an influence on the foods and ingredients used throughout the United States. In honor of Cinco de Mayo, Snapchef has specially created this recipe using traditional Mexican ingredients, and has prepared this dish with a new class of chef trainees this week. Grilled Chili Lime Pork Tenderloin YIELD: 6 SERVINGS [...]
After a 4-week Program, Students Are on Track for Long Term Culinary Success (Woonsocket)Today, Snapchef, New England’s premiere culinary placement and training agency graduated seven individuals from their pilot program in partnership with Community Care Alliance. This culinary training and career development program connect northern Rhode Island youth and young adults to careers in the [...]
