PRIVATE EVENT – ITALIAN DINNER PARTY
Spring Branch/Memorial - Houston 8207B Long Point Rd, Ste B, Houston, TX, United StatesTHIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT
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- Carrot, Chilies, and Cheese Fusion Soup (a fusion of carrots, fresh chilies, and cheese pureed into a savory soup)
- Pan Seared Steak (with balsamic reduction)
- Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes
- Bananas Foster
- Poached Chicken Breast with Cannellini Beans, Leeks, Cream and Oregano
- Irish Beef Stew
- Jamaican Jerk Chicken
- Marinated Pork with Apricot Sauce
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- * Tandoori-Style Chicken (chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and finished on the grill)
- * Lamb Curry (made with real curry leaves for the most authentic flavor)
- Palaak (Sag) Paneer (creamy spinach with fresh Paneer cheese)
- Lemon Rice (a refreshing Basmati rice)
- Mango Lassi (a cooling mango drink that's made with yogurt)
* For vegetarians, substitutions can be easily made for these dishes using tofu, potatoes, carrots, etc.
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- Simple Focaccia
- Neapolitan style Pizza Margherita
- Cinnamon Rolls (the most delicious, with cream cheese frosting)
- 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)
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)