- Lamb Sausage- Deer Sausage- Pork-Style Sausages (such as andouille and chorizo)- Spice Blends- Learn How to Cure and Smoke Meats;
- 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)
- Smoky Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Shrimp, Okra Gumbo- Paul Prudhomme-Style Blackened Steak- Bread Pudding;(with rum sauce, the best 100 year-old family recipe!);- Cajun Red Beans and Rice
- Southern-Fried Chicken (the crunchiest and tastiest!;Ride that spicy chicken!!!) - The Best Tomato Cheese Macaroni Ever (it IS the cheesiest) - Creole Tomatoes and Okra - Jalapeno Cornbread - Peach Cobbler(bacon and butter on everything - if you want!)
- Apple Cider Salad;- Braised Short Ribs (with caramelized onions) - Creamy Grits (with Sharp cheddar cheese)-; Chardonnay Glazed Carrots;- Banana's Foster Bread Pudding (with vanilla cream sauce)
- Apple Cider Salad;- Braised Short Ribs (with caramelized onions) - Creamy Grits (with Sharp cheddar cheese)-; Chardonnay Glazed Carrots;- Banana's Foster Bread Pudding (with vanilla cream sauce)
This class is taught only September - April- 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)
- 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
- 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);
- Tortialla Española (A traditional Spanish tapa with cured ham or chorizo, thinly sliced potatoes, onions and peppers, and eggs. This warm, comforting dish is not only fun to make, but is traditionally festive!) - Paella Mixta (a rich rice-based dish made with peppers, green olives, chicken, chorizo, serrano ham, mussels, and jumbo shrimp) - Handmade Fruit Empanadas (with a cookie crust, MADE IN CLASS!)
- Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon and Anchovy Butter- Strawberry Risotto-;Classic Neapolitan Margherita Pizza- Caramel Gelato
- Basic Macaron Shells (and variations)- A Variety of Fillings (including chocolate ganache, and buttercreams!);- Chocolate Ganache(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!)
- The Caterpillar Roll;(avocado, cucumber, and barbecued salmon inside, topped with tempura flakes)- Dynamite Roll (warm roll with cream cheese crab avocado and cucumber and topped with green onions and masago)- Spicy Tuna Roll (classic raw tuna with a spicy sauce and finished with green onions and crunch) - Salmon Nigiri (shaped sushi rice topped with gorgeous salmon pieces) - Learn how to make sushi rice and where to buy the freshest ingredients for sushi making
- Cool Watermelon and Feta Cheese Salad - Marinated Chicken and Shrimp (slow smoked with a tangy BBQ sauce) - Potato Salad (warm and spicy!) - Southern Cream Style Corn - Peach Cobbler a la Mode
This week we'll allow participants to gain a foundation in their cooking skills. This is our technique and fundamentals that will give students the groundwork need to get started on their culinary career or just learn more about cooking in general:
Day 1: Basic Risotto | Ratatouille | Tortilla Espa–ola | Marinated Pork Tenderloin w/ Apricot Sauce
Day 2: Southern Fried Chicken | The Best French Fries | Homemade Ranch Dressing | Scrambled Eggs & Toast | Simple Salad | Fruit Empanadas
Day 3: Pan seared Salmon | Quinoa Pilaf | Fettuccine al Funghi | Crepes au Nutella
Day 4: Shrimp & Grits | Bread Pudding | Black Bean & Poblano Flautas | Salsa
Day 5: Beef Stew | Roasted Potatoes | Eggs Benedict | Brownies
- 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
- Sushi Rice, Spicy Mayo, and Crunchy Bits- California Rolls;(crab, avocado and cucumber)- Spicy Tuna Rolls;(big red-eye tuna with a spicy sauce)- Philadelphia Rolls;(Philly cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber)- Our Surf Turf Roll;(Salmon roll more topped with Blackened Steak)
- Sweet Fava Bean Puree with Bacon and Almonds Crostini (with sweet green peas and pecorino cheese on toasted bread, topped with crispy bacon and crunchy almonds)- * Pasta Carbonara (a creamy, fresh-made comforting concoction of Italian sausage, bacon, cream, and homemade pasta)- Dessert: Classic Italian Tiramisu;(sponge cake ladyfingers, drenched with amaretto and espresso, and smothered with a smooth mascarpone cream);* For Vegetarians, it is easier to simply leave off the Italian Sausage and Bacon
- Classic Wedge Salad (with creamy blue cheese dressing)- Cheesy potatoes au gratin- Oscar-Style Beef Filet (marinated and pan-seared, with crab and chipotle hollandaise)- Our Famous Banana's Foster (flambeed);;;
- Traditional Pasta Fresca (fresh homemade pasta, rolled out and cut into spaghetti noodles) - Pasta Rossa (red pasta, rolled out and cut into lasagna sheets for cannelloni) - Pasta Verde (green pasta, rolled out and cut to shape for tortellini) - Spaghetti al Pomodoro (spaghetti with tomato sauce) - Cannelloni agli Spinaci (spinach cannelloni) - Ravioli al Funghi (mushroom-stuffed ravioli)
- Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon and Anchovy Butter- Strawberry Risotto-;Classic Neapolitan Margherita Pizza- Caramel Gelato
- Traditional Pasta Fresca (fresh homemade pasta, rolled out and cut into spaghetti noodles) - Pasta Rossa (red pasta, rolled out and cut into lasagna sheets for cannelloni) - Pasta Verde (green pasta, rolled out and cut to shape for tortellini) - Spaghetti al Pomodoro (spaghetti with tomato sauce) - Cannelloni agli Spinaci (spinach cannelloni) - Ravioli al Funghi (mushroom-stuffed ravioli)
This week our participants will encounter the basics of baking and learn about baking in different parts of the world. Our participants will cover the following:
Day 1: Baking 101
Day 2: Gluten-Free Baking
Day 3: Pizzas, Bread, & Cinnamon Rolls
Day 4: Passport Baking
Day 5: French Macarons
- Ratatouille- Green Thai Curry with Roasted Tofu- Fettuccine al Funghi;- Sautéed Fennel Cherry Tomatoes
- Poached Chicken Breast with Cannellini Beans, Leeks, Cream and Oregano;- Irish Beef Stew- Jamaican Jerk Chicken;- Marinated Pork with Apricot Sauce;
Ah Provence...the playground of French artists such as Cezanne, Van Gogh, Matisse, Monet, Renoir, etc. The country side is clustered with warm gold tones, light blue skies, and deep blue from the Mediterranean. The Mediterranean also inspires the cuisine's focus on fresh fish, olives, tomatoes, herbs, etc...Join us for this summer inspired menu!This menu is […]
- Classic Bruschetta (with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar on crusty Italian bread) - * Assorted Olives and Antipasti (Italian cold cuts);- * Cannelloni (spinach, Italian sausage, and ricotta cheese cannelloni, with fresh pasta sheets, tomato sauce, balsamella, and lot's more mozzarella and parmesan cheese)- Pistachio Gelatti* Substitutions for vegetarians are easily made in this class
Baking 101 is the all inclusive class you need to become a baking expert! Learn the difference between creaming and mixing, brownie method and cake method, and the importance of each element of baking; Fats, Sugars, Flours, Salt, Eggs, Moisturizers, and Leavening Agents.Sign up for this class and receive the recipes in a confirmation email, […]
- Thai Spring Rolls;(hand-made, veggie and shrimp)- * Classic Chicken Satay (with peanut sauce)- Green Curry with Roasted Tofu (the most fragrant green curry with potatoes and a hint of Thai chili, served with steamed Basmati rice)-;Sweet Thai Tapioca;(with ginger, lemongrass, lime, and coconut milk)* For Vegetarians, tofu will be substituted for chicken.
This class is perfect for all the men in your life. Want to get your fellow in the kitchen? Then let him learn how to make all the foods he loves!Dinner Party classes are more social in nature, though you'll still learning how to cook and prepare awesome food!You get to work in groups, allowing […]
This week we will be taking our participants around the world and showcasing different cuisines and cultures. Each day your child will embark upon a new country and learn the skills to build the native cuisine:
Day 1: Lunch in Greece
Day 2: Lunch in Italy
Day 3: Lunch in London
Day 4: Lunch in Thailand
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)
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup (and crusty bread)
- Roasted Pork Loin(with apricot glaze)
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi (with brown butter and sage)
- Classic Italian Tiramisu (sponge cake ladyfingers, drenched with amaretto and espresso, and smothered with a smooth mascarpone cream)
- Apple Cider Salad
- Braised Short Ribs (with caramelized onions)
- Creamy Grits (with Sharp cheddar cheese)
- Chardonnay Glazed Carrots
- Banana's Foster Bread Pudding (with vanilla cream sauce)
- Sushi Rice, Spicy Mayo, and Crunchy Bits- California Rolls;(crab, avocado and cucumber)- Spicy Tuna Rolls;(big red-eye tuna with a spicy sauce)- Philadelphia Rolls;(Philly cream cheese, smoked salmon, and cucumber)- Our Surf Turf Roll;(Salmon roll more topped with Blackened Steak)
- Classic Bruschetta (with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar on crusty Italian bread)
- * Assorted Olives and Antipasti (Italian cold cuts)
- * Cannelloni (spinach, Italian sausage, and ricotta cheese cannelloni, with fresh pasta sheets, tomato sauce, balsamella, and lot's more mozzarella and parmesan cheese)
- Pistachio Gelatti
* Substitutions for vegetarians are easily made in this class
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup (and crusty bread);-;Roasted Pork Loin(with apricot glaze);- Sweet Potato Gnocchi (with brown butter and sage);-;Classic Italian Tiramisu;(sponge cake ladyfingers, drenched with amaretto and espresso, and smothered with a smooth mascarpone cream)
This class is taught only September - April- 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)
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup (and crusty bread);-;Roasted Pork Loin(with apricot glaze);- Sweet Potato Gnocchi (with brown butter and sage);-;Classic Italian Tiramisu;(sponge cake ladyfingers, drenched with amaretto and espresso, and smothered with a smooth mascarpone cream)
This week we'll allow participants to gain a foundation in their cooking skills. This is our technique and fundamentals that will give students the groundwork need to get started on their culinary career or just learn more about cooking in general:
Day 1: Basic Risotto | Ratatouille | Tortilla Espa–ola | Marinated Pork Tenderloin w/ Apricot Sauce
Day 2: Southern Fried Chicken | The Best French Fries | Homemade Ranch Dressing | Scrambled Eggs & Toast | Simple Salad | Fruit Empanadas
Day 3: Pan seared Salmon | Quinoa Pilaf | Fettuccine al Funghi | Crepes au Nutella
Day 4: Shrimp & Grits | Bread Pudding | Black Bean & Poblano Flautas | Salsa
Day 5: Beef Stew | Roasted Potatoes | Eggs Benedict | Brownies
- Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon and Anchovy Butter
- Strawberry Risotto
- Classic Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
- Caramel Gelato
You will learn:
- The Creaming Method
- Hi-Ratio Method
- Basic Decorating Skills
Recipes:
- Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
- Hi-Ratio Chocolate Cake
- American Buttercream
- Classic Bruschetta (with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, and balsamic vinegar on crusty Italian bread)
- * Assorted Olives and Antipasti (Italian cold cuts)
- * Cannelloni (spinach, Italian sausage, and ricotta cheese cannelloni, with fresh pasta sheets, tomato sauce, balsamella, and lot's more mozzarella and parmesan cheese)
- Pistachio Gelatti
* Substitutions for vegetarians are easily made in this class
In this class you will learn multiple methods for making pies and tarts. Each component on it’s own is just as important as the whole picture. These are classic dessert staples, usually eaten in the warmer months, and are impressive additions to any dinner or party. Many of the techniques used can be translated to […]
- Leek and Potato Soup (a thick and rich soup blended with caramelized leeks and creamy potatoes)
- Chicken Wellington (a butterflied chicken breast, seasoned then stuffed with wild mushrooms, fresh parsley and thyme, and minced garlic, then wrapped in a savory, puff pastry crust and drizzled with white wine cream sauce accompanied by seasonal, grilled vegetables)
- Warm Berry Crumble (served hot, accompanied by cool vanilla ice cream)
- 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
- Hummus (the freshest, smoothest, and best Hummus you'll ever have with roasted red peppers and pita chips) - Saganaki (famous flaming Greek cheese served with pita bread) - Spicy Kofta Kebab (with a Middle Eastern blend of spices with rice pilaf, Greek salad, yogurt garlic sauce and fresh pita bread) - Rich and Sweet Yogurt Cake (a simple syrup-drenched cake made with yogurt and semolina flour topped with whipped cream and fruit that is absolutely delicious!)
- Cajun Dry Rubs and Blackening on Sirloin
- Thai Lemongrass Marinade on Red-Eye Tuna;(wonderfully fragrant!)
- Tandoori Yogurt and Lime Marinated Chicken
- Moroccan Smoked Paprika Lamb Kebabs
- Fruit Skewers (grilled pound cake and seasonal fruit with rum glaze)
This week our participants will encounter the basics of baking and learn about baking in different parts of the world. Our participants will cover the following:
Day 1: Baking 101
Day 2: Gluten-Free Baking
Day 3: Pizzas, Bread, & Cinnamon Rolls
Day 4: Passport Baking
Day 5: French Macarons
This is a private event