Cooking School Directory
Update your menus in 2023 with new techniques, tools, and recipes from the Asheville area’s cooking schools.
Author Archive for: tennille
Entries by tennille
Bison Bourguignon
This wine-enriched stew is a French country classic. But while typically made with beef, we’ve incorporated bison.
A Fire in the Belly
Chef William Dissen, owner of The Market Place in Asheville, is on fire these days—writing books, opening new restaurants, and lobbying on Capitol Hill.
Seasonal Centerpieces
Learn tips for creating a holiday centerpiece from Melissa Thomas, founder of the Flora flower boutique in West Asheville.
Savoring the Past
Asheville restaurant owners play a key role in preserving the city’s architecture and character of the past.
Cooking From Memory
Beloved Asheville chef J Chong makes her TV debut with an appearance on a new HBX Max cooking competition, The Big Brunch.
Mountain Trout Croquettes
These croquettes are finished with an aioli (don’t skip the Duke’s!) brightened with dried sumac, a citrusy berry that grows in our region.
Kilt Lettuce
Many Southern kitchens have a version of kilt lettuce, a simple side dish that we’ve updated with sherry vinegar and crunchy bacon pieces.
Dairy-Free Hot Chocolate
This dairy-free hot chocolate features homemade whipped cream and marshmallows, creating a holiday treat for people with food allergies.
Perfecting the Pizza
The pizzas at Modesto deliver grown-up flavors and creative topping combinations.
