- Ratatouille
- Green Thai Curry with Roasted Tofu
- Fettuccine al Funghi
- Sauteed Fennel and Cherry Tomatoes
- 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)
Learn how to pipe the macarons, the best conditions for baking, the do's and don'ts, tip and tricks, and creative ways to create hundreds of macarons at home!
- Basic Macaron Shells (and variations)
- A Variety of Fillings (including chocolate ganache, and buttercreams!)
- Chocolate Ganache
- Homemade Salad Dressings (basic vinaigrettes, Caesar, jalapeno ranch, and garlic and 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.
- 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!
Learn how to Master Soups with this delicious menu:
- Beef Stock
- Chicken Stock
- Seafood/Lobster Stock (all stocks are made both traditionally and the new, quick way - with a pressure cooker)
- Chicken Enchilada Soup (always a crowd pleaser - good for any time of year!)
- Tomato Basil Soup (La Madeleine will be calling YOU for the recipe)
- Lobster Bisque(from start to finish, how to make this classic soup)
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup (the best vegetable soup you will ever have, and it all comes down to technique)
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 and chop onions, carrots, celery, garlic, tomatoes, bell peppers, and herbs with rapid speed! (hopefully)
- How to become a ninja warrior! (maybe)
- 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 Highlights:
- Techniques
- The Creaming Method
- Hi-Ratio Method
- Basic Decorating Skills
Recipes:
- Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
- Hi-Ratio Chocolate Cake
- American Buttercream
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
In This Class, You Will Learn:
- Cut-In Method
- Fruit Pie Fillings
- Custard Fillings
- Pre-Cooked Shells
Menu:
- 3-2-1 Pie Dough
- Cherry Pie
- Graham Crust
- Key Lime Pie
- 1-2-3 Cookie
- Pastry Cream
- Fruit Tart
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4