https://www.cbsnews.com/ Entertainment Whats Cooking From CBSNews.com Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:29:36 -0400 5 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-key-to-great-looking-roast-chicken/ On this weeks "What's Cooking," French Culinary Institute student Alison Stravitz demonstrates a simple technique of tying up a whole chicken with string, called trussing, which helps it keep a beautiful shape. Thu, 19 Dec 2013 04:38:03 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2013/12/19/77584479-c3ef-41a2-a791-c34aa3be9892/thumbnail/60x60/9040ab5c655e871e4d8d0ead8a52002a/wc_trusschicken_329_640x360_2216805378.jpg 6773bf9f-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/thanksgiving-pumpkin-mousse-an-easy-pie-alternative/ Pumpkin mousse is easy to make and works as a decadent alternative to traditional pumpkin pie Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:37:54 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/20/2570330a-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/8e96c1e204dfc8598c703e9e07f3f341/wc_pumpkin.jpg e9e5d3ae-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/easy-thanksgiving-dessert-pumpkin-mousse/ International Culinary Center graduate Alison Stravitz demonstrates an easy alternative to pumpkin pie for your Thanksgiving feast. Tue, 20 Nov 2012 05:23:25 -0500 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/11/20/078a928d-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/e0bacc136f3ed3fc9d3755d57d334f72/wc_pumpkinNEW_1.jpg 678a37bc-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-carve-roast-chicken/ Learning how to quarter chicken can be a real money saver in the grocery store Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:49:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/26/16d47b9b-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/4862d9ccc3064025bfaed3cab05b260f/wc_carve_1025.jpg e9e5cc60-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/carving-chicken-101/ International Culinary Center student Alison Stravitz demonstrates an easy technique for quartering chicken that can help you save money in the grocery store. Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:17:30 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/26/48255fe3-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/d006cee619849f0cff97016d541d12d6/wc_carve_1025_1_1.jpg 67874648-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chocolate-sauce-easy-to-make-at-home/ Learn to make a simple chocolate sauce and keep it warm for your desserts Fri, 19 Oct 2012 11:03:36 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/19/0fb544a1-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/094f11d49343ae327c2c4bb09264fc9f/wc_chocolate.jpg e9e5c51c-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chocolate-sauce-made-easy/ International Culinary Center student Alison Stravitz demonstrates how to make a hassle-free chocolate sauce, and keep it warm for your desserts. Fri, 19 Oct 2012 04:05:25 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/19/5b5f64be-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/cbfab8777e626dd1b72eea56ba5ed940/wc_chocolate_1.jpg 6786761e-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/spaghetti-makeover-a-few-tips-make-simple-pasta-look-fancy/ Even a simple dish like spaghetti can look elegant if you plate it right Fri, 12 Oct 2012 11:15:47 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/12/06cee363-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/bd2fcf3293399dde5c2e48e5f21b5866/wc_pasta_1010_1.jpg e9e5bde2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/take-spaghetti-from-simple-to-stunning/ International Culinary Center student Alison Stravitz demonstrates how to take a simple dish like pasta and make it look elegant on a plate. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 04:17:23 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/12/6da49de3-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/3884e15a729c83ce7b8b28d30c9af4e4/wc_pasta_1010.jpg 6785a868-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/searing-101-restaurant-style-scallops/ Learn the fundamentals of sauteing to make beautifully seared scallops Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:19:44 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/05/0103d3c3-a645-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/d1e8e07d00b0bafda620af26403d8cf3/wc_scallops.jpg e9e5b6a8-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/searing-scallops-101/ Ever wonder how restaurants get that nice crust on meat and fish? International Culinary Center student Alison Stravitz demonstrates a basic technique for searing scallops. Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:21:28 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/10/05/7ed04d1c-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/3d7a9aa13dad94ab255a5e63118f957a/wc_scallops_1.jpg 6784e564-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cured-salmon-with-a-touch-of-color/ Use grated beets to add a touch of color to your Gravlax Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:43:13 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/28/fc1b5678-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/e2b949e56776555797b566f4d58ef555/wc_salmon.jpg e9e5af6e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/gravlax-cured-salmon-with-salt-and-sugar/ International Culinary Center student Alison Stravitz demonstrates how to make traditional Gravlax, and use grated beets to add a touch of color. Fri, 28 Sep 2012 03:44:21 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/28/8e6f8046-3a2b-11e3-a4cb-047d7b15b92e/thumbnail/60x60/56f047cd4e6af4e475ce0a42d0375750/wx_salmon_928.jpg 678427a3-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/turn-your-cake-upside-down-with-some-sweet-caramel/ All you need is sugar and butter to make a classic caramel Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:27:24 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/20/f538e1fa-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/850f8041979975fc7635a18dbb5655fb/wc_peachcake.jpg e9e5a802-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/learn-to-make-a-classic-risotto-with-a-twist/ Believe it or not, risotto is a great dish to make ahead of time, and then reheat just before serving Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:49:21 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/09/07/f41f6266-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/b4fcee06fbad9185e3e077c0bd8edda6/risotto.jpg e9e5a00a-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/make-a-simple-side-dish-more-impressive/ Lemon confit makes an interesting addition to any dish Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:49:11 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/30/f41f6181-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/28fd666e17792780b8c028228fb6542d/lemonconfitBLOG.jpg e9e5989e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/knife-skills-101-chopping-onions-and-garlic/ Knowing how to properly chop onion and garlic can be a real time saver in the kitchen Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:49:02 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/23/f41f60a1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/3afeed75b32388ad5178acfee7228d52/wc_oniondice_822.jpg e9e59114-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/learn-to-make-perfect-croutons/ White sandwich bread is all you need to make restaurant-quality croutons at home Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:48:33 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/17/f41f5fbd-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/9ca220d7a0c7b59b87ddfacc16aedc47/wc_croutons_817.jpg e9e58994-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/bbq-beans-in-bulk-an-easy-crowd-pleaser/ Learn how to take a simple recipe like BBQ beans and scale it to feed a crowd Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:48:22 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/09/f41f5ed3-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/638af2df5a8ebefce49238ca2023ebf4/wc_beans_809.jpg e9e58228-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chef-secret-to-plump-steamed-mussels/ A little bit of flour can make all the difference when making mussels Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:48:12 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/08/02/f41f5df3-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/92940d14d09757f9bdbd837c93fd8249/wc_musselsvid_802.jpg e9e57ab2-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/use-a-mandoline-to-slice-perfect-waffle-chips/ Learning to use a mandoline allows you to easily slice veggies paper-thin - perfect for waffle chips, potato gratin and more Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:48:00 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/26/f41f5d12-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/ef0b3b2abebb9b3cba9d6a31fb79e877/wc_chips_726.jpg e9e5731e-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/must-have-kitchen-tools-from-a-culinary-student/ From the best peeler to the best tool for plating sauce, get a culinary student's perspective on must have tools for your kitchen Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:47:47 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/19/f41f4efc-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7d603cc173bfca94d8ac2107b4b75cfd/wc_tools_719.jpg e9e56b76-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-to-make-restaurant-quality-salads-at-home/ A little attention to detail can make a big difference in the quality of your salads Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:47:37 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/07/12/aaa250e6-8bad-11e2-9400-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/99681fad824f65e24e488f9257e9fb28/wc_salad_612.jpg e9e56338-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hassle-free-pasta-dough-no-machine-needed/ With the right recipe, all you'll need is a rolling pin to make fresh pasta at home Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:47:08 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/21/f41f49f0-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/804223edc565f3eb5f72f6ac5663aabf/wc_pasta_621.jpg e9e55474-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/celebrate-july-4th-with-homemade-ice-cream/ Kick-start your summer with a classic recipe for vanilla ice cream that will leave you coming back for more Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:47:00 -0400 https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/28/f41f4bbe-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7425a966a8a9a38603cddea4e274fa80/wx_icecream_628.jpg e9e55bcc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/fathers-day-make-a-great-grilled-steak-indoors/ Don't have an outdoor grill? Learn some tricks to fake an outdoor barbecue right in your kitchen Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:46:20 -0400 https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/13/f41f475c-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/cf8811744ebd1a638a71f9e3c9ac9607/wc_steak_613.jpg e9e54d08-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/learn-to-make-a-classic-brown-butter-sauce/ Turn butter into a quick and flavorful sauce that goes great over fish or pasta Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:46:08 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/06/07/f41f467c-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/6a0afd10bbcfae389b40c591b565f6b3/wc_brownbutter_607.jpg e9e54510-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ricotta-cheese-easy-to-make-at-home/ With just 10 minutes and three ingredients, you can make fresh ricotta to use in pasta dishes or spread on some crunchy crostini Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:45:51 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/05/31/f41f459e-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/7655ca299cc4faf10e09ac2c69c12b78/wc_ricotta_531.jpg e9e53dcc-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/news/memorial-day-burgers-are-better-with-homemade-pickles/ Bring some culinary creativity to the table this Memorial Day with homemade pickles for your barbecue Fri, 21 Sep 2012 09:45:42 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/05/24/f41f43e1-a644-11e2-a3f0-029118418759/thumbnail/60x60/8cc02d5c47b1bdc907c9a60bb2771403/wc_picklesBEAUTY.jpg e9e53688-8c88-11e2-b06b-024c619f5c3d https://www.cbsnews.com/video/radiation-threatening-japanese-delicacies/ The Japanese government is warning its citizens to avoid hundreds of locally-produced foods that exceed safe radiation limits, including some of the best known delicacies in the country. Lucy Craft reports. Sun, 01 Apr 2012 11:55:18 -0400 https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2012/04/01/47387a19-265f-11e3-9283-005056850598/thumbnail/60x60/ed8a86086aa480898b0a5b1121f944f6/en_0401_craft.jpg 677402e1-8bdf-11e2-9400-029118418759