Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts Home Gourmet

08/14/2025

🌿 Think pesto, think basil? Think again!

In our online cooking class, discover pesto alla trapanese—a fresh, flavorful Sicilian twist made with ripe tomatoes instead of basil. It’s southern Italy’s delicious answer to the classic green sauce.

Perfect with spaghetti or linguine, this quick sauce will have you twirling pasta in no time. Just make sure your bowls and forks are ready!

Ready to shake up your pesto game? 👇

In this online cooking course, we're going to expose you to an lesser-known authentic non-basil pesto made with fresh summer tomatoes.

08/08/2025

☀️ Frozen treats, endless summer vibes!

We’re serving up frozen desserts perfect for hot summer days—easy, refreshing, and totally crave-worthy. From Easy No-Churn Ice Cream to Frozen Custard, Lemon Ice and frosty pies, our online cooking classes are packed with refreshing recipes that help you stay cool when the temps rise.

Ready to dig into the sweetest way to beat the heat?
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Online cooking courses by America's Test Kitchen and Escoffier Online will expand your palette and grow your cooking and baking skills.

08/04/2025

🌱 One of the joys of farmers markets or CSA boxes? Discovering fresh, unique veggies you won’t always find at the grocery store!

In this online cooking course, you’ll learn:
🛒 How to shop for and store unfamiliar veggies
🔪 Step-by-step prep techniques
🍽️ Two delicious recipes per veggie using different cooking methods

We’re talking artichokes, beets, fava beans, fennel, hearty greens, and more!

Expand your cooking, one veggie at a time 👉 https://ow.ly/2FIL50Wumyh

In this online cooking course, you'll learn different ways of preparing vegetables you might not regularly use in your cooking.

08/01/2025

📚📝Back-to-school season is here—and that means busy weeknights. Luckily, roast chicken can still be on the menu. 🍗

In our online cooking course, you’ll master 3 no-fuss, one-pan recipes that are big on comfort and short on prep time. Plus, learn how to butterfly a whole chicken for faster, even cooking!

Perfect for packed evenings:
🌶️ Spice-Roasted Chicken with Chili & Oregano
🧄 Butterflied Chicken with Garlic Smashed Potatoes
🍅 One-Pan Roast Chicken with Cauliflower & Tomatoes

Easy, hearty dinners—done.

There's something so comforting about a roast chicken. In this online cooking course we walk you through three no-muss, no-fuss roast chicken...

07/30/2025

Sweet, salty, or somewhere in between—🌽 corn is a summer staple across America!

Grilled, fried, boiled… the ways to enjoy it are as endless as a July harvest. ☀️🌾

In this online cooking course, you’ll:
🌽 Learn about different types of corn
👩‍🍳 Master prep techniques
🍽️ Make 3 crave-worthy recipes you’ll want all year long

Start shucking 👉 https://www.escoffieronline.com/cooking-classes/corn-101/

07/26/2025

Is there anything better than patio sippin’ with friends on a warm summer evening? 🍹☀️🍻

Whether you’re into fruity seasonal beers or crisp citrus cocktails, there’s a refreshing drink for everyone.

Here are some boozy bev ideas to kick off your summer fun! 🥂🍋🌿


https://www.escoffieronline.com/cocktails-to-enjoy-this-summer/

07/20/2025

Summer’s the perfect time to try something new in the kitchen! ☀️🍴

Just getting started with cooking? We’ve got you covered with beginner-friendly recipes + techniques like:

✅ All About Spices
🥚 Essential Eggs
🍎 Foolproof Apple Pies
🔥 Fry Without Fear
🥕 Easy Roasted Carrots
🍞 Sourdough for Beginners
…and more!

Learn at your own pace, from your own kitchen!

Online cooking courses by America's Test Kitchen and Escoffier Online will expand your palette and grow your cooking and baking skills.

07/15/2025

Too hot to cook? ☀️🔥
Skip the stove—grab your Instant Pot!

In this online cooking class, we’ll show you how to make hot, healthy, Mediterranean-style meals without heating up the whole kitchen. 🍅🍋🍗

Get to know your multi-cooker & breeze through weeknight dinners 👉
https://www.escoffieronline.com/cooking-classes/mediterranean-meals-in-the-instant-pot/

07/09/2025

You might think flour is just...flour, right? Not so fast.

Different types of flours have different protein levels and textures, which directly affect how your baked goods turn out. In this guide, we dive into the three flours every serious home baker should know: all-purpose, cake, and bread flour. We’ll break down what sets them apart, when to use them, and how to (sometimes) swap them if you’re in a pinch. By the end, you’ll be ready to roll up your sleeves and get baking. 🍞🥖🍰🍪

Soft cakes, chewy cookies, crusty breads—your choice of flour makes all the difference. Discover when to use all-purpose, cake, or bread flour for...

07/03/2025

Technically citrus season is in the winter, but lemony desserts just seem like pure summer, don’t they? In this online cooking course we will cover all that this sunny fruit has to offer including storing, zesting, and juicing. We also address the essential tools needed to get the most out of lemons, or any citrus. 🍋💛🍊

Then we turn our attention to some amazingly fresh recipes: Lemon Bars, Lemon Posset with fresh Berries, and Lemon Olive-Oil Tart…YES, olive oil. You have to try it to believe it! 😉So pucker up and let’s get started.

Balancing sweet & tart flavors is key and with help from a few key ingredients like sugar and salt, it's easy to elevate lemons into a satisfying...