It’s week 6 of Open Gate International’s Orange County Winter Culinary Arts Program . Executive Chef Cinthia Worsey has introduced 16 students in our current class to the atmosphere and demands of a professional commercial kitchen. In the area of life skills, students are learning to overcome fear, to maintain a positive attitude, strive for…
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There’s something wonderful in the power of culinary arts. No one knows that better than Open Gate International’s Global Executive Chef, Cinthia Worsey. Growing up in South America in a home where food was passion, Chef Cinthia has many childhood memories that start with her mom and grandmother in the kitchen. She soaked in every…
My Students – open gate international culinary program
Despite a global health crisis that moved students out of the Open Gate International classroom and kitchen and straight into Zoom training at home, we are preparing OGI Culinary Program students for success. With the opening of Open Gate Kitchen, our foodservice social venture in Costa Mesa, several graduates are working alongside Chef Cinthia as paid…
Artichoke and Potato Bliss
Ingredients 1 ½ pounds red bliss potatoes, quartered 1 large red onion, julienne ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 jars Grilled baby artichokes 1 T chopped garlic ¼ turmeric ¼ paprika 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 cup pearl tomatoes 2 lemon, juice and zest 2 cups kalamata olive…
Power Green Enchiladas
Ingredients: 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped 1 bunch Swiss chard, chopped 1 bunch spinach, chopped 1 can black beans, drained 2 cups vegetable stock 10 cremini mushrooms, sliced 1 medium onion, sliced thin 1 medium red pepper, sliced 2 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. chili powder 5 cloves garlic,…
Love Snacking? Choose healthy ones!
Quick Healthy Snack Ideas Nuts Great way to satiate your hunger! Nuts keep you full for longer periods. Choose from the lower fat content such as cashews, almonds, and walnuts. Spice it up! I created a few spiced snacks to go Nuts! Melon Cubes Cut up some watermelon or, cantaloupe or honeydew and keep them…
Spicy Veggie Burgers
Originally posted on Chef Cinthia Carolina:
Serves 12 Serve these hearty veggie burgers on whole grain buns and your favorite condiments with a side of veggies!!! Ingredients: 4 cup cooked brown rice 4 cup cooked black beans, smashed and whole 1 diced jalapeno 1 potato, cooked and smashed 1 cup diced tomato 1 cup diced roasted…
Spices 101: What is a Spice?
Originally posted on Chef Cinthia Carolina:
A spice is an aromatic, edible dried part from plant’s buds, root, bark, stem, leaves or seeds that we find in small bottles in markets. Spices originated in India, Indonesia, and Asia where they were used as medicine remedies to heal different ailments. Turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, coriander, ginger and black…
Hatch Chiles Are Here!
Originally posted on Chef Cinthia Carolina:
They’re here!! Hatch Chiles! (Finally) Hot Chiles arrive from Mexico like a summer heatwave.… Caliente! They surge into town around August and by September they are gone. Adios muchachos! So buy some while they are here and I’ll whip up some cool and exciting recipes for you to try.…
Take a trip to the PRODUCE DEPARTMENT!
Eat from the RAINBOW! Get inspired by walking around the produce department of your favorite store or visit the local farmers market and you will be amaze by the variety of vegetables and fruits available to eat specially where I live in California where we are blessed with an awesome array of veggies! You need more…
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