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LUCA MOVIE🛵 – DISNEY and Chef Eric

Chef Eric — Wed, 09 Jun 2021 01:43:21 +0000

Had a great time with Amanda @meowmeix, preparing delicious pasta along with @BlueApron and @PixarLuca for the upcoming movie LUCA.

What an awesome way to start the summer – Go on an unforgettable ride with #PixarLuca, streaming on @DisneyPlus June 18.

Can’t wait for all the kids in our summer cooking camps to watch Luca and cook with BlueApron! Happy viewing and Bon Appetit!

#Disney+ #LetsBlueApron #PixarLuca

About the Picture In the Header:

Pixar’s artists embarked on research trips to the Italian Riviera to prepare the setting of the film (Vernazza pictured).

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Video Cooking Classes – NEW by Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom

Chef Eric — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 01:35:41 +0000

Chef Eric’s Video Series

Teaches the basics of cooking: from knife skills to full course meals and desserts, emphasizing ingredients, cooking theories, and techniques.

Check out these video cooking classes in our shop and take advantage of the special introductory sale. Save $60 OFF of the full video course PLUS an additional 15% OFF if you purchase by 12/31/20. Individual episodes are ALSO available for purchase with 15% OFF by 12/31/20. See you in the kitchen!

Check out this video series in our store:

NEW VIDEO CLASSES

From his culinary classroom to your own kitchen

Chef Eric Crowley created and stars in a NEW cooking video series for students of all skill levels to learn remotely. He takes great pride in patiently focusing on each of his students to motivate them to reach their goals and develop superb culinary skills. This has equipped him to take his classroom virtual. The full twelve video series is available for purchase, and it comes with a PDF version of Chef Eric’s new cookbook. Individual videos with the accompanying chapters are also available for purchase. In creating this video series and writing his cookbook, Chef Eric hopes to provide his expertise to the rest of the world, not just those who have had the pleasure of working with him in person.

“People can derive a great deal from the art of cooking. The ultimate reward for me is seeing the sense of confidence and pure joy that my students experience when they master the life skill of cooking through my instruction, and to help other chefs follow in my footsteps and create their own businesses and careers,” Chef Eric.

To give you a quick overview of Chef Eric’s video series, he starts with Knife Skills. He covers the selection, use, sharpening, and care of knives – especially the Chef’s knife. From the julienne, mince, chop, and dice, he will teach you how to cut or shape vegetables. He includes three bonus recipes where you can demonstrate your new ability and practice your knife skills. After getting the basics down, he teaches All About Stocks in his second episode. Stocks are the foundation as a chef, and you will learn the secrets to a flavorful stock. In addition to the foundation of stocks, in episode three, Chef Eric provides a building-block to every new chef’s journey: Grand Sauces. Hollandaise, béchamel, and velouté sauces will open your eyes to the elegant power of butter and roux. Episode five through seven, you will learn the true art of breakfast foods, vegetables, potatoes, and pastas.

In episode eight, Chef Eric talks about a classic that is continually reinvented: appetizers. This episode focuses on dishes that can function as first courses in a multi-course meal and small items that can be served at a cocktail party or a small catered affair. Not only does Chef Eric teach about all different types of foods, but he covers the culinary art of cooking methods. Episode nine and ten, Dry Heat Cooking Methods and Moist Heat Cooking Methods, covers sautéing, roasting, stir-frying, braising, and poaching. Tying it all together, episode eleven offers three menus for easy but elegant meals. The chef at home will be able to practice and display everything that Chef Eric taught them, all from the comfort of their own kitchen. Dinner’s ready!

Some may argue that episode twelve is one of the most important ones: Easy Elegant Desserts. Chef Eric decides to satisfy the sweet tooth and demonstrates his favorite desserts. Chocolate rum mousse with homemade whipped cream, and crêpes with chocolate sauce and crème chantilly will make all your chocolate dreams come true. YUM!

Here is a short sneak preview of these video cooking classes:

Chef Eric Jacques Crowley is a seasoned, professional chef and the founder, owner, and chef instructor at his dynamic cooking school. Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom teaches hands-on cooking classes and gives you a technical education from a European-trained professional chef. He offers professional certification programs, recreational cooking classes, team building events, cooking classes for children, and all are hosted in a positive and intimate setting. He has shaped the careers of many professional and amateur chefs by teaching advanced culinary skill development.

Chef Eric graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, with honors. His desire for more culinary education and technical expertise led him to travel to Europe to master different cooking techniques. He worked with Chef José Munisa at Via Veneto, Barcelona’s longest-running 5-star restaurant. He also worked with Chef Joseph Russwürm at Munich’s Hotel Kempinski, another 5-star establishment. Chef Eric sought to help others develop their cooking skills and gain confidence through the culinary arts. This passion led him to open up his culinary classroom in 2003. Chef Eric and the Culinary Classroom have been featured on major media outlets, including E! Entertainment, KTLA 5 Los Angeles, KCAL 9 Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Business Journal, and many others.

NEW VIDEO CLASSES

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VoyageLA Features Chef Eric

Editor — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 17:58:01 +0000

VoyageLA Features Chef Eric – “Meet Eric Crowley of Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom in West Los Angeles”

VoyageLA goes into a complete Q&A session with Chef Eric revealing his professional background: graduating with honors from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, traveling abroad to master European cooking techniques, and more!
Read the complete article to find out what “success” means for Chef Eric, and how he came to open the Culinary Classroom in 2003.

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Epoch Taste Features Chef Eric!

Editor — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:24:54 +0000

Epoch Taste Features Chef Eric – “So You Want to Be a Chef”

It was an honor and a privilege to have Stephanie Chase, from The Epoch Taste visit us in the Culinary Classroom! Stephanie took the time to attend our 4-week Culinary Basics Class, and then did us the honor of writing an extraordinary post about our classes and her experience. During Stephanie’s time at the Culinary Classroom she was able to experience everything our students experience during their culinary adventure and we were thrilled to have her join us!

“Chef Eric is fun and dynamic, and he’s passionate about food. His wife, Jennie, runs the business and is fun-loving and extremely friendly. You can take classes at every level, and can focus on a specialty if you desire.
If you want an introduction, try the Culinary Basics Series. This class meets weekly for four weeks, and is designed for the novice cook with little or no culinary experience. Each week you will learn a variety of new techniques and recipes, and also have a lot of fun. The recipes focus on easy meals and basic cooking techniques such as grilling, roasting, sautéing, and baking. At the end of each course, the students and instructors together enjoy eating the items they’ve prepared.”

To read the full post visit Epoch Taste, and then take the time to view our upcoming classes and register for your spot today! And, if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to be in touch to learn more about maximizing your current culinary skills or simply getting started with the basics. It’s never been easier to learn to cook or take your skills to the next level with our specially designed classes.

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How to Make Star Wars Cupcakes

Editor — Sat, 19 Dec 2015 06:59:47 +0000

I can’t wait until the new “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” film hits the movie theaters this weekend! How about you? Anyone else excited? To celebrate the release, I made some Star Wars Cupcakes with Gaby (0hgaby) Bañuelos!
See how I showed her how to make Stormtroopers, Chewbacca, and Princess Leia Cupcakes! What a fun time! Make these cupcakes the next time you want to Awaken the Force and celebrate the new Star Wars movie this weekend!

May the Force, and these Star Wars Cupcakes, be with you!

Take a look at our Class Offerings and Schedule…and come join us in the Culinary Classroom kitchen!

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Children's Summer Camps featured on Famadillo.com and Coast to Coast Newspaper

Editor — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 23:20:09 +0000

Hello Everyone!

Summer Camps are in full swing here at The Culinary Classroom! Every summer for 10+ years, I have taught my Children’s Culinary Academies. It is one of the things that makes my job so wonderful… teaching youths how to cook and work in a kitchen. As a long time professional chef, it is inspiring to see the passion and drive all of the children have for cooking! Recently, my Children’s Culinary Academies were named one of the Top Ten Summer Camps on Famadillo.com.
My summer camps were also featured on Coast to Coast Newspaper. Todd Elliot, who writes for the paper, enrolled his daughter in one of my summer camps. She had so much fun learning to cook and eating all of the delicious foods! It was great having her in the classroom… we hope to see her again next summer!

Check out both articles below!

Read the Full Famadillo.com Article HERE

Read the Full Coast to Coast Newspaper Article HERE

Make sure to stayed tuned on my social media platforms for recipes, videos, and pictures!

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#MOMS & #DADS

Looking for a fun experience for your child this summer?

We have limited spaces left in our Children’s Culinary Academies!

Register Here!

For availability – Call our office at 310-470-2640 or

E-mail us at cheferic@culinaryclassroom.com

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Healthy Summer Recipes – ClumsyGourmet.com

Editor — Tue, 23 Jun 2015 21:50:18 +0000

My Healthy Summer Recipes were featured on ClumsyGourmet.com. I’ve noticed that healthy food is labeled as tasteless and boring. Don’t believe it, I’m here to set the record straight! Eating well doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice taste or flavor. Healthy can always be delicious. These recipes are mouthwatering and good for you!

Featured Recipes Include:

Shrimp and Tofu Pad Thai Noodles

Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille

These delightful recipes can be found on ClumsyGourmet.com – Full Article HERE

Are you looking to learn healthier ways to cook? My Healthy Cooking Class is not only delicious but fun. Cooking healthy has never been more accessible or enticing. Take the class with your friends or family and learn together!

Healthy Cooking Class

Monday, 8/17/15 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

Are you looking for a more in-depth lesson in all things healthy? My Healthy Cooking Series is a wonderful way to do just that! This 4 week series will transform you into a healthy-cooking pro. Eating healthier is much easier when you know how to cook healthier. I created this cooking series to share techniques and insight for creating healthy recipes that are tasty and use unique ingredients for extra flavor and fun!

Healthy Cooking Series – 4 Weeks

Thursdays, 9/10/15 – 10/1/15 from 7:00pm-9:30pm

Go HERE for information and to register

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Sizzle and Smooth – EatSomethingSexy.com Product of the Week

Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:47:15 +0000

My Savory Seasoning Spice Blends (which can be purchased HERE) were recently featured as Eat Something Sexy’s Product of the Week! Take a look at what they wrote. This is a great holiday gift idea and we send it Priority Mail to you or your giftee with recipe cards included. I also have videos online to help you create delicious meals!

Chef-Made Spice Blends in Smooth and Sizzle

We all know someone who loves to cook but can’t find the time. Now we know what to give them for the perfect gift. A pair of new seasoning blends from Chef Eric Crowley brings the full-flavor of timely meal prep without the time or the mess. Savory Seasonings in Sizzle and Smooth spice up your kitchen for every mood. Feeling like a mellow night? Toss a pinch of smooth, blended from Mediterranean herbs with a pinch of poblano, with your favorite pasta and a splash of olive oil or give fish a good rub before putting on the stove to poach. For a spicy night of seduction, use Sizzle. A complex blend of garlic and herbs with shiitake powder, orange zest and Thai chile, Sizzle’s hint of heat is perfect for spicing up potatoes or parsnips, poultry or pork.
Read the full article HERE.

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Sizzle and Smooth – Featured on Bustle.com's Holiday Gift Guide

Editor — Wed, 24 Dec 2014 01:30:15 +0000

My Savory Seasoning Spice Blends (which can be purchased HERE) were recently featured as in Bustle’s Holiday Foodie Gift Guide! Take a look at what they wrote. This is a great gift idea and we send it Priority Mail to you or your giftee with recipe cards included. I also have videos online to help you create delicious meals!

20 Food Gifts That Are Amazing In Just About Every Way Possible, From Awesome Cookbooks To Must-Have Steak Knives
Hillary Eaton
Chef Eric Crowley of the Culinary Classroom brings his secret weapon to your kitchen. These spice blends are the perfect gift for anyone craving a little extra flavor in the kitchen. Go for “Smooth” when you’re looking for an extra pinch of something special, and “Sizzle” when you’re in need of a major spicy kick.
Spice Blends Duo, $20, Culinary Classroom

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Spice Blends Press Release

Editor — Sun, 07 Dec 2014 04:14:46 +0000

To help aspiring and recreational chefs make delicious and quick meals, Chef Eric Crowley, founder, owner and chef instructor at Chef Eric’s Culinary Classroom in Los Angeles, Calif., has created a duo of handcrafted seasonings to spice up any meal, whether grilling, sautéing or roasting. To read more of Chef Eric’s recent press release, click HERE!

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