Adult Spring 2024 5-Week Cooking Series

Learn basic cooking methods and techniques in our 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 enhance flavors with marinades, brining, and dry rubs; how to make pasta dough from scratch; how to sear, sauté, stir-fry, and poach; and how to use sauces and condiments to elevate your dishes. We will be eating what we prepare, so come with a healthy appetite! Complimentary wine will be served.

Schedule: Mondays, 6:30-9p.m.
Dates: March 11,25 and April 1,8,15 (no class on March 18)
Pricing: $375 for Five Week Series

Spring 2024 Adult Series
Week 1: Knife Skills in French Cuisine, March 11
Chicken Fricassée
French Country Salad with Lemon Thyme Vinaigrette
Pomme Cheese Souffle
Apple Tart Tatin on Puff Pastry

Week 2: Asian Cuisine, March 25
Korean Steamed Vegetable Dumplings (Mandu) with Soy Dipping Sauce
Japanese Ramen Bowls with From-Scratch Noodles and Assorted Toppings and Soy-Marinaded Soft Boiled Eggs
Tsukemono (Seasonal Pickled Vegetables)

Week 3: Fish and Seafood, April 1
Crab-Stuffed Fish with Lemon Cream Sauce
Fried Coconut Shrimp, learn the three-step process to perfectly frying seafood
Southern Cole Slaw
Seared Scallops with herb butter sauce served over fresh greens

Week 4: Roasting and Baking, April 8
Blueberry Brie Bites in Puff Pastry
Prosciutto-Wrapped Baked Asparagus
Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie
Key Lime Pie with Guest-Made Graham-Cracker Crust and Lime Whipped Cream

Week 5: One-Dish Meals, April 15
Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas with Peppers and Onions on warm Flour Tortillas with sour cream, and Guest-Made Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
Wholesome Bowls with Seared Pork, Farro, Black Beans, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Corn with creamy chipotle mayo
Tres Leches Cake

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.

Cancellation Policy:
If you are unable to attend a cooking series for which you registered, please inform us as soon as possible. If you notify us at least 21 days before the first day of the series, we will issue you a refund for the amount you paid less the credit card processing fees we encountered. If you provide at least 7 days’ notice, we will attempt to rebook the series, and if we are successful, we will provide you with a credit valid for one year which you may use on future classes. If we are not able to rebook the series or if you provide less than 7 days’ notice, we regret that no refund or store credit will be issued. You are welcome to gift the series to another person, and provide us with the contact information for that person.

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