-Simple Focaccia
- Neapolitan style Pizza Margherita
- Cinnamon Rolls (the most delicious, with cream cheese frosting)
- Perfect Risotto (made with parmesan, lemon, and spring-fresh peas)
- Lemon Curry Basmati Rice (a unique rice that will often become your long-grain white rice replacement)
- The Best French Fries (crispy, delicious, cooked;the proper way - no need to go to McDonald's)
- Greek-Style Roasted Potatoes (crispy)
- Quinoa Pilaf (pilaf is a style of preparing rice or any other grain. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain originally used in South America)- Morroccan-Style Couscous (with dried fruit, almond, and honey)
- Creamy European Style Scrambled Eggs
- Poached Eggs - the modern way- Hard Cooked (Boiled) Eggs
- French Omelettes - made in less than 1 minute
- Frittata;(aka Tortilla Espanola) - only for the brave at heart!
- Ham and Egg Quiche
"- Homemade Salad Dressings (basic vinaigrettes, Caesar, jalapeno ranch, and garlic honey mustard)
- Classic Mother Sauces (veloute, mayo, hollandaise, bechamel, tomato, and Espagnole)
- Small Sauces (take the mother sauces and blend them into delicious combinations for your meals. Adding one ingredient makes the sauce something completely different!)
- Roux (learn the art of roux-making and thickening agents)
- Relishes, Chutneys, Condiments (will be discussed and recipes will be provided)
- Stock your pantry and know what equipment to buy for your kitchen(there will be chicken, beef, and pasta in the class so you can try your sauces with food to see how they pair)"
- Traditional Pasta Fresca
- Pasta Rossa
- Pasta Verde
- Spaghetti al Pomodoro
- Cannelloni agli Spinaci
- Ravioli al Funghi
You will learn:
- About what knives to buy that are right for you (here's a hint, you won't need that big knife block on the kitchen counter!)
- How to hold your knife properly
- How to maintain and care for your knives
- How to dice chop onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs with rapid speed! (hopefully)
- How to become a ninja warrior! (maybe)
- Poached Chicken Breast with Cannellini Beans, Leeks, Cream and Oregano
- Irish Beef Stew
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Marinated Pork with Apricot Sauce
- Simple Focaccia
- Neapolitan style Pizza Margherita
- Cinnamon Rolls (the most delicious, with cream cheese frosting)
- Ratatouille
- Green Thai Curry with Roasted Tofu
- Fettuccine al Funghi
- Sauteed Fennel & Cherry Tomatoes
- Skirt Steak (poached in red wine, with sauteed haricot verts)
- Classic Beef Stew
- Tangy Braised Short Ribs
- Grilled Beef Kebabs
- Learn about the difference between Sauteed Grass Fed Steaks vs. Traditional Corn Fed
Menu:
- Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken: Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside.
- Roasted Chicken: Infused with herbs and surrounded by vegetables for a flavorful dish.
- Braised Coq au Vin: Luxuriously slow-cooked with salt pork and pearl onions.
- Crispy Skin Duck Breast: Served with honeyed haricot verts and a rich hazelnut vinaigrette.
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Lamb Chops (herb-crusted)
- Leg of Lamb (Greek style, grilled, olive oil marinated)
- Stewed Lamb (in brown curry sauce)
-Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs (with yogurt garlic sauce)
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Barbeque Spare Ribs (tangy and smoky, with chipotle, lime, and orange)
- Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork (with Hawaiian bread and goat's cheese)
- Pork Chops (loin cuts with creamy cannellini beans)
- Crispy Skin Pork Belly
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
This hands-on class will teach you:
- The secrets to silky, restaurant-quality risotto.
- Techniques for preparing grains like quinoa and farro to perfection.
- How to achieve that coveted crispy-on-the-outside, fluffy-on-the-inside texture for potatoes.
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Mussels (with blue cheese and white wine sauce)
- Pan-Seared Scallops (with sweet raisin compote and roasted cauliflower puree)
- Barbecued Shrimp (with smoked gouda grits)
- Oysters Rockefeller (on the half shell or barbecued, your choice)
- Boiled Lobster (for lobster bisque in stocks and soups class)
- Mussels (with blue cheese and white wine sauce)
- Pan-Seared Scallops (with sweet raisin compote and roasted cauliflower puree)
- Barbecued Shrimp (with smoked gouda grits)
- Oysters Rockefeller (on the half shell or barbecued, your choice)
- Boiled Lobster (for lobster bisque in stocks and soups class)
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Our menu includes:
- Simple Focaccia: Learn to bake this olive oil-rich bread, perfect for any occasion.
- Neapolitan Style Pizza Margherita: Master the techniques of traditional Neapolitan pizza with a simple yet delicious topping of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Indulge in the most delicious rolls topped with creamy cheese frosting.
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Red Snapper Veracruz (baked)
- Sole Meuniere (pan fried with brown butter)
- Crispy skin salmon with lemon brodetto and sweet pea puree (the perfectly crispy skin that eludes so many cooks)
- Fish en Pappillotte (a healthy poached/steamed fish dish that is surprisingly quick and delicious)
- Cod Fillet en Papillote with Julienne Vegetable
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Menu:
- Ratatouille
- Green Thai Curry with Roasted Tofu
- Fettuccine al Funghi
- Sauteed Fennel Cherry Tomatoes
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
Our menu includes:
- Simple Focaccia: Learn to bake this olive oil-rich bread, perfect for any occasion.
- Neapolitan Style Pizza Margherita: Master the techniques of traditional Neapolitan pizza with a simple yet delicious topping of fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Indulge in the most delicious rolls topped with creamy cheese frosting.