Adult Cooking Techniques Series

Learn basic cooking methods and techniques in our new Five Week Cooking Techniques Series. These classes are suitable for the beginner cook or those who simply want a refresher. You will learn knife skills; how to sear, sauté, and stir-fry; how make stocks and soups, how to steam and poach; how to roast, broil, and braise; and how to bake.  We will be eating what we prepare, so come with a healthy appetite!

Schedule: Wednesdays from 9 – 11:30 a.m., September 14, 21, 28, October 5 and 12

Menu:
Knife Skills (September 14)
Chopped Spring Mix Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Pan-seared Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Escalivada – a Flavor-packed roasted vegetable dish from Catalonia, Spain
Apple Crostata

Searing, Sautéing, and Stir-Frying (September 21)
Asian Five Spice Seared Chicken
Sautéed Bok Choy
Chinese Fried Rice
Peach Flambé

Stocks and Soups and Steaming and Poaching (September 28)
Chicken Stock from Scratch
Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Poached Salmon with Chermoula Sauce
Steamed Dumplings (Gyoza) and Sesame Ginger Dipping Sauce

Roasting, Broiling, and Braising (October 5)
Braised Chicken Thighs with Mushrooms
Roasted Vegetables Provencal
Parmesan Risotto
Broiled Pineapples with Buttered Rum Sauce

Baking (October 12)
Strawberries and Cream Cupcakes
Almond Blackberry Tarts
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tomato and Goat Cheese Crostata with From-Scratch Pie Dough

Pricing:
Adults: $70 per class or $325 for the entire 5 week series
Chef’s Kitchen: Guests in the Chef’s Kitchen cook the same menu as the rest of the class; however, they use the gas cooktop and convection ovens in the Chef’s Kitchen, and they dine at a special table set up for just them.

Gratuity:
Leaving a gratuity is not required but appreciated if you enjoyed your cooking experience.