Chef Victoria
Join me as we make authentic foods from around the world. Life is magic when you cook!
Travel the world @ CI Cooking School
Learn to cook cuisines from around the world. Enjoy hands-on teaching in a professional kitchen with a small group of students. Cook, learn, laugh, and make new friends at Culinary Immigration Cooking School. You will learn a variety of techniques to improve your cooking skills.
Celebrating Womanhood
I see great possibilities for being a woman. I know that we all are created equal in God's eyes and that there is not the color of your skin or how beautiful you are, that will stop your success as a woman. My granddaughter asked my husband, "Who is smarter men or women?, I think men", she blurted out. He smiled and said, I think you are mistaken, both men and women are equally smart. Everyone has the potential to gain knowledge and succeed in whatever they put their hands to doing. I was proud of my husband for giving
Sourdough Starter Know-How
Why Sourdough Yeast? Do you make your own sourdough artisan bread at home? Well now’s the time to make this delicious artisan bread. The results you’ll get at home will be unbelievable. This bread is billowing with bubbles and chewy with a thick chestnut brown crust. Your local baker may not even be able to replicate this sourdough artisan bread like you. If you don’t make a sourdough starter it’s not to late to give it a try, it’s easy. If you don’t want to that’s okay, just make my No-knead basic bread with the same results! Learn why? The Phytic acid found in
Safe Knife Skills
Safe knife skills are very important to the home chef. Knowing just how to cut with a knife is crucial to avoid mishaps. Get tips on products to buy to make your life easier. It is very dangerous using a dull knife, that is why it is important to have a good sharpener. Safe knife skills should be the most important culinary skill to learn. Throughout my life I have tried many sharpeners. I have found that the Bavarian Edge works on straight edge and serrated edges alike.
Homemade Mascarpone Recipe
Fresh Mascarpone Life is too short to not indulge in the finer things, like this decadent homemade mascarpone recipe. Surprisingly easy to put together. Make this creamy concoction the night before and allow it to work its magic overnight and in the morning voilà, a sweet and creamy mascarpone! You'll enjoy this velvety smooth concoction that seems a lot like softer cream cheese and is, in fact nearly identical to actually mascarpone that’s made in Italy. It's best if you use a high quality whipping cream that has not been homogenized or ultra pasteurized. I use Organic Valley heavy whipping
Gluten Free Buns
Gluten Free Bread Finally a gluten-free dinner roll recipe that tastes like the real thing. I have tried many recipes with little results. These gluten free rolls are fluffy and resemble the gluten counterpart. They can be made in a short amount of time and there is no kneading because they are without gluten. Try them tonight for a family treat.
Easy Avocado Hummus
Avocado Hummus Nothing could be easier to make than this Easy Avocado Hummus. Healthy and full of flavor, serve with tortilla chips or veggies. It is sure to please kids and adults with its creamy satisfying flavor.
Falafel Video Demonstration
Falafel Video Demonstration Falafel is the quintessential fast food of the middle east. In the Arab quarters, each falafel restaurant serves a different type than their neighbor. Each shop has their recipe and each Arab their favorite falafel shop. If you ask me, I think they are all delicious no matter who makes them. Packed with protein the falafel makes a great dinner or snack when you need a pick me up. Try making my pita bread and hummus to accompany the falafel for an authentic Arab meal.
Maqluba Video Demonstration
Maqluba video demonstration will help you see just how easy this recipe is to make. (Sorry for the bad quality video!) My friend Christine demonstrates the process of making this traditional dish. It is a one pot dish that Arab mothers make for their children to enjoy weekly. They even change up the ingredients depending on what you have on hand. Like maybe a beef with eggplant, onion, and carrots. I was privileged to stay with my friends and eat this beautiful dish in their home. They serve it will pickles, yogurt, and olives. It truly is a one pot
Middle Eastern Dumpling
The Dakwar family and their recipes have stood the test of time and their middle eastern dumpling are a family favorite. Imm Amen which we affectionately call Taayta keeps the family heritage passed on to the next generation. Everyday we would have our dinner at 2pm, which we spent the morning making in earnest. I was privileged to learn from her these recipes and their families time honored traditions. They are a very sociable culture and generous to a fault. I love every bit of their personality, community, and generosity. Our days were lazily spent, cooking, and drinking tea having a great conversation. I have learned much from this family, therefore