Cooking Fundamentals
COOKING FUNDAMENTALS CLASS IN SCOTTSDALE, AZ
COOKING FUNDAMENTALS
THIS NEW 6-week series, Begins April 1, 2025
This 6 week fundamentals course is for those who want to gain an in depth understanding of cooking principals to become better home cooks. Lessons provide an understanding of the subject with discussion of culinary terms, techniques and tools, ingredient selection, menu planning and presentation. The instructor begins each class with a lecture of the subject and an overview of the recipes to be prepared. Next students are invited into the kitchen for the hands-on portion of the lesson.
Be part of a group learning about the basics of cooking. The lessons include by week:
| Wk# (Date) | Class Lesson | Register for this Class |
|---|---|---|
| #1 - April 1 | KNIFE SKILLS FUNDAMENTALS | REGISTER NOW |
| #2 - April 8 | APPETIZER FUNDAMENTALS | REGISTER NOW |
| #3 - April 15 | SAUTE, PANFRY & ROASTING FUNDAMENTALS | REGISTER NOW |
| #4 - April 22 | FISH FUNDAMENTALS | REGISTER NOW |
| #5 - April 29 | FUNDAMENTALS OF GRILLING | REGISTER NOW |
| #6 - May 6 | DESSERT FUNDAMENTALS | DESSERTS |
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April 2025
FISH FUNDAMENTALS~ Part of Series ~
Week 4 of Cooking Fundamentals: Here is an amazing lesson about cooking Fish. It comes with understanding the cooking method that works best for its thickness, size and type. Come learn so that preparing Fish becomes easy for you to do! Join us for a fun and interesting evening to prepare Baked Salmon with Lemon Thyme (Salmon Fillets baked with a Parmesan, Lemon and Thyme Bread Topping); French-Style Shrimp Salad (Sautéed Shrimp with Green Beans, Red Bell Pepper, Artichoke Hearts, & Olives in a Lemon-Tarragon Vinaigrette); Crispy Flounder and Roasted Tomatoes (Mild White Fish with a fresh Herb and Panko Crust served with roasted Tomatoes and Capers); Butter-Basted Fish Fillets with Garlic and Thyme; Mediterranean Fish (Mild White Fish Fillets cooked in a broth of Diced Tomatoes, Capers, White Wine, Oregano, Basil, & Parsley); Mahi Mahi with Bacon-Tomato Butter, and Butter-Poached Shrimp with Dill Mayonnaise.
FUNDAMENTALS OF GRILLING~ Part of Series ~
Week 5 of Cooking Fundamentals: Grilling is skill that can easily be learned with an understanding of a few of the basics. Cooking temperatures, timing and placement of foods on the grill are the keys to grilling success. These are the fundamentals we will focus on in class. Join us for a fun evening of cooking and learn to make Grilled Portobello Mushroom Bruschetta; Grilled Chicken Kebabs; Grilled Shrimp Skewers with Lemon-Garlic Sauce; Grilled Pork Medallions with Rosemary and Red Wine Vinegar; Sweet And Saucy Grilled Salmon with Orange-Sesame Glaze; Grilled Strip Steaks with Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce, and Grilled Cabbage Wedges.
May 2025
FUNDAMENTALS OF BAKING~ Part of Series ~
If you like to bake and want to learn how to do more to achieve beautiful and professional results, this is a perfect class for you. This menu teaches important baking principles. You and your family will be delighted with what you learn in class. Join us for Dried Cherry Scones; The Best Easy Chocolate Cake; Lemon Olive Oil Cake; Potato Biscuits with Chives; Cast Iron Beer-Batter Cheese Bread; Banana Chocolate Bread, and Orange-Cranberry Soda Bread with White Chocolate Chunks.
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Knife Skills
Sauté, Pan Fry and Roasting
Grilling
Appetizers
Fish Cookery