Special Webinar Event Culinary Institute of America Latin American Cuisine Summit
Melissa Guerra demos Crispy Beef Sweetbreads Tacos with Chiles Torreados
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Featured Chef Melissa Guerra Self-taught culinary expert and food historian specializing in Texas, Mexican, and Latin American cuisine
About This Virtual Summit
Join the Culinary Institute of America for its third installation of the exciting virtual Latin American Cuisine Summit! Offered this year as a virtual series for the first time in its history, this event brings together a diverse audience of foodservice, culinary and beverage professionals for an exciting immersive learning experience. Featuring culinary demonstrations from some of the most exciting, dynamic chefs in the business, the summit will allow you to gain in-depth knowledge of signature dishes, explore traditional techniques, and discover the culinary influences that continue to shape the industry.
On March 25, 2025, at 12 p.m. ET, join Melissa Guerra, a self-taught culinary expert and food historian, as she prepares Crispy Beef Sweetbreads Tacos with Chiles Torreados from her South Texas farmhouse kitchen. As an 8th generation Texan, born, raised and currently living on a working cattle ranch in South Texas, Guerra specializes in the food ways of the American continent, especially Texas regional, Mexican and Latin American cuisine.
A member of Les Dames d' Escoffier, a founding board member of Foodways Texas, and a member of The Culinary Institute of America Latin Cuisines Advisory Council Executive Committee, Guerra has published two cookbooks, The Texas Provincial Kitchen and Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert: Norteño Cuisine of South Texas, which was a finalist for a James Beard Award in the category of Foods of the Americas, and for an International Association of Culinary Professionals award in the same category. Guerra has also taught food history and college writing at the Culinary Institute of America in San Antonio, Texas and Hyde Park, N.Y.
This virtual demonstration, presented by the Culinary Institute of America, will not only teach you how to create Guerra's Crispy Beef Sweetbreads Tacos with Chiles Torreados, but also delve into its rich history and cultural context. Don't miss this opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons and gain valuable insights for your foodservice business.
What You'll Learn
- Flavorful techniques and iconic dishes: Gain in-depth knowledge of signature dishes, explore traditional techniques and discover the culinary influences that continue to shape the industry.
- Ideating from concept to creation: Watch expert chefs demonstrate menu strategies for showcasing Latin American cuisine: how to adapt dishes for varying scales, ensuring both business success and customer satisfaction.
- The power of local sourcing: Discover how local ingredients elevate your dishes while honoring traditional foodways. We'll delve into preservation techniques, preparation methods and sustainable food production practices that inspire authentic flavors.