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)

$79.00

IN-PERSON – PRIVATE EVENT – DINNER IN TUSCANY

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

- 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)

IN-PERSON – PRIVATE EVENT – THREE COURSE DINNER – SHORT RIBS

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

- 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)

Date Night! – 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

IN-PERSON – PRIVATE EVENT – ITALIAN DINNER PARTY

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

- 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

Date Night! – Dinner in Provence

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

- 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)

$90.00

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! – Dim Sum

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

- 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)

$90.00

SUMMER COOKING CAMPS (10+) – FUNDAMENTALS – 9 AM – 12 PM – 6/24 – 6/28 – 5-Day

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

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

$445.00

IN-PERSON – PRIVATE EVENT – DINNER IN NAPLES

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

- Grilled Asparagus w/ Lemon and Anchovy Butter
- Strawberry Risotto
- Classic Neapolitan Margherita Pizza
- Caramel Gelato

Baking & Pastry – Techniques – Cakes and American Buttercream

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

You will learn:

- The Creaming Method
- Hi-Ratio Method
- Basic Decorating Skills

Recipes:
- Vanilla Buttermilk Cake
- Hi-Ratio Chocolate Cake
- American Buttercream

$69.00

IN-PERSON – PRIVATE EVENT – ITALIAN DINNER PARTY

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

- 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