- Spicy Black Bean Soup (blended with coconut milk and topped with jumbo lump crab meat)- Kickin' Jamaican Jerk Chicken (smoked on the grill)
- Fried Sweet Plantains (with Caribbean rum & fruit salsa)
- Authentic Rum Cake (The CaymanÕs biggest export - sweet yellow cake drenched with RUM!)
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
Menu:
- Ratatouille
- Green Thai Curry with Roasted Tofu
- Fettuccine al Funghi
- Sauteed Fennel Cherry Tomatoes
'*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
- Homemade Salad Dressings
- Classic Mother Sauces
- Small Sauces
- Roux
- Relishes, Chutneys, Condiments
- 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 Spinach (spinach cannelloni)
- Ravioli al Fungi (mushroom-stuffed ravioli)
#N/A
- *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.
This menu includes:
- Cookies (Chocolate Chip)
- Quickbreads (Banana Bread)
- Berry Muffins
- Vanilla Cake & Chocolate Frosting
- Arugula Salad (served warm with crispy bacon and caramelized onion)- Pan-Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops
- Wild Mushroom Risotto
- Chocolate Creme Brulee
- Wine Suggestion: Sauvignon Blanc
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
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)
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);
This is a private event
- 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!)
- Simple Focaccia - Neapolitan style Pizza Margherita
- Cinnamon Rolls
- 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
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 the Southwest
Day 5: Lunch in Thailand
THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT
- Homemade Salad Dressings- Classic Mother Sauces
- Small Sauces
- Roux
- Relishes, Chutneys, Condiments
This is a private event
- Mini Shrimp Po-Boys
- Blackened salmon
- Spicy Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
- Southern Style Pralines
THIS IS A PRIVATE EVENT
Menu:
- 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
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
This is a private event
- Perfect Risotto (made with parmesan, lemon, and spring-fresh peas)
- Lemon Curry Basmati Rice (a unique rice that will often become your long-grain white rice replacement)
- The Best French Fries (crispy, delicious, cooked the proper way - no need to go to McDonald's)
- Greek-Style Roasted Potatoes (crispy)
- Quinoa Pilaf (pilaf is a style of preparing rice or any other grain. Quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain originally used in South America)
- Moroccan-Style Couscous (with dried fruit, almond, and honey)
Menu:
- Red Snapper Veracruz (baked)
- Sole Meuniere (pan fried with brown butter)
- Crispy skin salmon with lemon brodetto and sweet pea puree (the perfectly crispy skin that eludes so many cooks)
- Fish en Pappillotte (a healthy poached/steamed fish dish that is surprisingly quick and delicious)
- Cod Fillet en Papillote
Menu:
- 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)
- Red Velvet Cupcakes (red velvet cupcake with mint frosting)
- Vanilla Cupcakes (classic golden vanilla cupcake with any frosting you would like)
- Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes (yummy pumpkin spice cupcake with cream cheese frosting & salted caramel drizzle)
- Vanilla Cream Cheese (classic golden vanilla cupcake with cream cheese frosting)
This class is open for ages 6+. Ages 6 - 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
Menu:
- 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)
*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4
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
- Classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken- Roasted Chicken (with herbs and vegetables)
- Braised Coq au Vin (browned in salt Pork with pearl onions)
- Crispy Skin Duck Breast (with honeyed haricot verts and hazelnut vinaigrette)
- Barbeque Spare Ribs
- Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork (with Hawaiian bread and goat's cheese)
- Pork Chops
- Crispy Skin Pork Belly
- Lamb Chops (herb-crusted
- Leg of Lamb
- Stewed Lamb
- Turkish Lamb Kofta Kebabs (with yogurt garlic sauce)
- Classic Wedge Salad
- Cheesy potatoes au gratin
- Oscar-Style Beef Filet
- Our Famous Banana's Foster
This is a private event
Menu:
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup
- Roasted Pork Loin
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Classic Italian Tiramisu
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 the Southwest
Day 5: Lunch in Thailand
This is a private event
Menu:
- Seasonal Minestrone Soup
- Roasted Pork Loin
- Sweet Potato Gnocchi
- Classic Italian Tiramisu
This is a private event
Menu:
- Charcuterie and Cheese Plate
- Tuscan Style Kale Salad (with parmesan cheese croutons)
- Whole Roasted Chicken (organic)
- Roasted Cauliflower (with garlic puree)
- Chardonnay Glazed Baby Carrots
- Yellow Butter Cake (with layers of salted caramel mousse chocolate)
Our cookie lineup includes:
- 123 Cookie Dough: A versatile dough that's perfect for beginners.
- Chocolate Chip Cookies: A classic favorite that no child can resist.
- Pande Polvo & Madeleines: Explore the art of making these traditional cookies, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
Menu:
- Tortilla Espanola
- Paella Mixta
- Handmade Fruit Empanadas
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
Menu:
- Homemade Salad Dressings
- Classic Mother Sauces
- Small Sauces
- Roux
- Relishes, Chutneys, Condiments
This is a private event
Menu:
- Cheese Plate assorted cheses from the Houston Dairymaids to complement the wines
- Brownies (dark, milk, and white chocolate)
- Simple Tomato Basil Soup to help fill you up and soak up some of the wine
- Learn all about the Noble Grapes (riesling, sauvignon blanc, chardonnay, pinot noir, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and syrah/shiraz)
- Carrot, Chilies, and Cheese Fusion Soup: Start your meal with a savory, creamy soup that combines the sweetness of carrots with the heat of fresh chilies and the richness of cheese.
- Pan-Seared Steak: Learn to cook a perfectly seared steak, enhanced by a flavorful balsamic reduction.
- Twice Baked Stuffed Potatoes: Elevate your side dish game with these indulgent, cheesy twice-baked potatoes.
- Bananas Foster: End the night on a sweet note with this iconic dessert, flambeed right in front of you.
Menu:
- 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!)
'*Participants will likely be seated with other guests at a table of 4