The Plant-Based Culinary Arts (formerly known as “Health-Supportive Culinary Arts”) graduate is one of the final competitors on the cooking competition show, hosted by Chefs Nyesha Arrington, Richard Blais and Gordon Ramsay. She’s also ICE New York’s 2024 Commencement Alumni Speaker and is set to speak at graduation on May 22, 2024. Clearly, this is a huge year for Chef Gabi. She’s one of the last five chefs left on “Next Level Chef,” which eliminates one competitor a week. The show’s winner receives a $250,000 prize and year-long mentorship guidance from all three of the judges. As of the ..read more

A self-described “culinary storyteller and custodian of Italian tradition,” Evan Funke’s name is synonymous with elaborate hand-rolled pasta in the American culinary scene. With four restaurants, two James Beard Award nominations, two cookbooks and an eponymous documentary (produced by Tastemade, now streaming on Peacock), Chef Funke has built an empire through his commitment to classical pasta preparation. One of the five children of Oscar-winner Alex Funke (for Best Visual Effects), Chef Funke spent his formative years in Southern California, trying out various potential career paths ..read more

Looking through recipes like Chef Penny Stankiewicz’s Ultimate Birthday Cake or her Peanut Butter & Jelly Cake, I uncovered a flaw in my plan. I don’t want to bake that much cake. It would be a lot of work to make multi-layered cakes just to get a taste, and the ingredient costs — and the inches to my waistline — would indeed add up. A six-inch round pan is the smallest I have, but many recipes call for an eight-inch or 10-inch round pan, a 9x13-inch rectangular pan and even half-sheet pans. For help, I turned to Pastry & Baking Arts Chef-Instructor Ravindra Verma to teach me how to mo ..read more

This fermented pomegranate ginger salsa is both sweet and tangy while carrying a bit of a kick. The pomegranates are fermented with ginger, serrano peppers, ginger, shallots and mustard seeds — they’re quite literally bursting with flavor. An added benefit to fermenting your pomegranate seeds is that the interior becomes easier to chew. The combination of a baked sweet potato topped with whipped tahini, fermented pomegranate ginger salsa, cilantro and sesame seeds comes together quite effortlessly but also tastes elevated. It is perfect to make in advance for entertaining, meal prep or lunch ..read more

Following in the footsteps of ICE Alumni like Gail Simmons (host, “Top Chef”), Vivian Howard (host, “A Chef’s Life”); Marc Murphy (recurring judge, “Chopped”) and more who have been mainstays in the world of food tv, Chef Esther is making her hosting debut on The Food Network’s newest competitive cooking show “24 In 24: Last Chef Standing.” Chef Esther is no stranger to the world of cooking tv, with a resume including “Iron Chef: Quest for a Legend,” “Bobby’s Triple Threat,” “Throwdown with Michael Symon” (who is now her co-host), “Chopped” and “Battle of the Brothers.” She has also hosted ..read more

Hot, melty, gooey cheese all to be devoured with a crusty baguette — there may not be anything better to a piping hot pot of cheese fondue. (I know ICE’s marketing team would specifically like a continual flowing river of cheese on campus.) The best part? It's super easy to make at home. What types of cheeses are best for cheese fondue? Whether it’s fondue, queso or beer cheese, there are certain cheeses that are best suited for the task at hand. For classic fondue, ICE’s Director of Culinary Affairs Hervé Malivert prefers a combination of Comté and Emmental. “Comté is stronger, has a little ..read more

On this episode of Epicurious' 4 Levels videos, Culinary Arts Chef-Instructor Rémy Forgues demonstrates his rich and flavorful take on the humble grilled cheese sandwich. Chef Rémy uses homemade sourdough bread, which works well with the richness of two kinds of cheese: Emmental for melting and Parmigiano-Reggiano for saltiness. He layers the sandwich with thinly cut prosciutto for flavor and spreads béchamel on top. Related: 5 Best Cheeses for Grilled Cheese His pro trick: cutting a hole in one slice of bread for an egg yolk and broiling the sandwich after grilling. Watch the video to make a ..read more

"I should have seen it coming last year when my editors put the following headline on my attempt to name the city’s greatest places to eat...That '2023' implies doing it again in 2024," Pete Wells, Restaurant Critic for the New York Times, quipped in this year's edition of the list. Over the last year, Wells revisited the original 100 restaurants to see if they still held up. Twenty-two new restaurants made the cut, including Hillary Sterling's darling Ci Siamo, Carlo Mirachi's two-Michelin-starred Blanca (also at the number two spot) and Trinciti Roti Shop, a Trinidadian and Tobagonian ..read more

At its core, dashi serves as the foundation upon which countless Japanese dishes are built, extending beyond a mere clear broth. Its delicate yet complex taste, characterized by the subtle interplay of umami-rich ingredients like kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes), forms the backbone of soups, stews, sauces, marinades and more. From the humble beginnings of a pot of simmering water emerges a versatile and multi-dimensional liquid that enriches every dish it touches. Related: Common Types of Ramen Dashi Ingredients Kombu is a type of brown algae that grows in underwater ..read more

Cultivating your very own batch of vinegar can be a simpler and swifter process than anticipated. The benefit of DIY-ing your own brew is that you can adjust the acidity level with how long you let the ferment run its course, while simultaneously being able to customize the flavor of your vinegar. Taste your vinegar weekly, and place it in the refrigerator once it has reached your desired level of tang. Hyssop is a vibrant purple flower of the mint family and carries notes of sweetness, licorice and fennel seeds. It grows in the ICE Hydroponic Farm, along with several varieties of herbs like ..read more