Cooking Fundamentals – Knife Skills 1 – Veggies & Herbs

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

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)

$69.00

Cooking Fundamentals – Knife Skills 2 Chicken and Fish

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

In this class you will learn to cut:- A Whole Chicken (learn to cut breast meat, drumsticks, thighs, keeping the much sought after "oyster", and saving the bones to make wonderful stock for your soups and sauces) - A Whole Fish (learn how to cut the skin off cleanly, and how to cut filets on a snapper or other round fish, saving the precious fish bones to make a flavorful soup and fish stock);

$79.00

Date Night! – Dinner in Morrocco

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

I'm often asked what's my favorite class, it's this one and the Indian class. The food and spices are heavenly. In this class, we will use a classic Tagine, as well as traditional pots and pans that will help us come close to the real thing.Dinner Party classes are more social in nature, though you'll […]

$180.00

Date Night! – Gourmet Burgers and More!

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- Creamy Spinach and Artichoke Dip (with homemade tortilla chips)- Truffle Fries (with parmesan and fresh thyme) - Gourmet Kobe Beef Burger (with bacon, avocado, grilled onions, and a chipotle hollandaise sauce) - Traditional Banana Pudding (made from scratch) ;** Any of the burger toppings may be omitted

$180.00

Cooking Fundamentals – Pizzas, Breads & Cinnamon Rolls

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

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)

$79.00

Date Night! – Three Course Dinner – Rack of Lamb

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- Oscar-Style Asparagus (corn meal crusted fried asparagus served with crab meat and chipotle hollandaise) - Rack of Lamb (pan seared, herb crusted. This recipe has converted many of those who have been skeptical of lamb in the past. It's absolutely delicious!) - Sweet Pea, Lemon, and Mint Risotto. - Chocolate Pot du Creme

$180.00

Baking & Pastry – Techniques – Pies

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

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)

$79.00

Cooking Fundamentals – Sauces

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- 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);

$79.00

First Wednesdays: This is How We Roll – Sushi

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- 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)

$90.00

Date Night! – Dinner in Greece

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- 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!)

$180.00

Date Night! – Dinner in London (Pub Classics Beer Tasting)

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- Delicious Shepherd’s Pie (tasting an ale or a porter) - Fish and Chips (made with Guiness, tasting an ale or a lager) - Bangers and Mash (tasting a stout) - Tranditional Sticky Toffee Pudding (tasting a brown ale);This class has beer tasting available with each course for $20 per person, to be paid in class. ;You may purchase the recommended beers or others individually from us, or bring your own.

$180.00

French Macarons

Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United States

- 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!)

$79.00