November Class Schedule

These two important cooking techniques are combined in one class. We’ll first learn about saute - the method of cooking quickly in a little hot fat on high heat. From there we’ll learn to make Sauces that best complement the flavor of each dish. Mastering these cooking methods will make you a more accomplished cook. Come for a fun and valuable lesson to learn Almond crusted Chicken Cutlets with Scallion Beurre Blanc over Mixed Greens; Drunken Mushrooms with Garlic and Oregano Crostini; Cast iron Rib-Eye Steak with Béarnaise; Shrimp Mojo de Ajo “bath of slow-cooked Garlic)”; Pork Tenderloin Medallions with creamy Mustard-Chive Sauce, and Sauteed Bananas in Praline Sauce with Buttermilk Ice Cream. ...

We can never get enough of the amazing combinations of Italian foods. Foods of Northern Italy are generally much lighter than other regions and use Cheeses, cured Meats and Fish with Butter and lighter Olive Oils. Join in for an adventure into Northern Italian cuisine! Our lesson is My Momma’s Bruschetta; Canerderli in Brodo (Jumbo Bread Dumplings in Chicken Broth); Tortellini in Cream Sauce; Creamy Shrimp Scampi; Risotto Milanese; Trenette Al Pesto (Homemade Pasta with Potatoes, Green Beans and Pesto); Polenta Della Momma, and Millefoglie (Homemade Vanilla Custard in Sugared Puff Pastry). ...

The foods and flavors of Thai cuisine are always dynamic and satisfying. This lesson will teach how to prepare Thai specialties with an understanding of the spices, ingredients and cooking methods. Our lesson is Thai Shrimp Bisque; Chicken Lettuce Wraps; Thai-Style Stir-Fried Noodles with Chicken and Broccolini (Pad See Ew); Panang Beef Curry (Slow Cooked Beef with Red Curry, Coconut Milk, Thai Chile, and Makrut Lime); Khua Kling (Southern Thai Pork Stir-Fry); Stir-Fried Cauliflower with Red Curry Sauce, and Thai Tea Ice with Sweet Milk (Thai-Style Iced Tea Granita). ...

The origin of these Cantonese finger foods were once served with tea. Today they are finger foods served with wine. Sign up and discover how to make these enchanting Chinese Dumplings with a variety of fillings, steamed or fried. Our lesson is Crispy Vegetable Egg Rolls with Honey-Mustard Sauce; Steamed Pot Stickers with Soy Dipping Sauce; Pan Fried Pork Bun Dim Sum with Chili Oil; Steamed Chicken & Cilantro Wontons; Foil Wrapped-Marinated Chicken Bites; Pork & Mushroom Shumai Dumplings, and Banana & Strawberry Crispy Wonton Dessert. ...

Treat yourself to a great lunch and watch how to make Ricotta from scratch. Our lesson is homemade Lasagna with Bechamel Sauce and Ricotta. This DEMONSTRATION lesson teaches the step-by-step process to making Lasagna. We will serve it with Apple Blue Cheese Spinach Salad with Candied Bacon. Dessert will be Individual Triple Chocolate Mousse Cakes with Chantilly Cream. ...

Come with your partner to enjoy an amazing culinary experience, and be part of creating a delicious three course meal. With each course we will serve a sampling of wine. Join us for our lesson of Fig & Goat Crostini with Port Syrup; Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Pecans, Pecorino Romano Cheese, & Balsamic Dressing, served with Sauvignon Blanc. The entrée is Chicken Provencal with White Wine, Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Olives, Herbs, & Fresh Lemon; Garlic & Olive Oil Roasted Crispy Potatoes; Asparagus with Fresh Tomato, Shallots, & Pistachios, and Julienned Roasted Fresh Vegetables with Olive Oil & Fresh Herbs, served with Pinot Noir. Dessert will be Individual Goat Cheese & Pistachio Cheese Cakes with Tequila-Lime Syrup. ...

From Asian cultures around the world our lesson will explore foods that are found from vendors on the streets. Our lesson offers a broad array of specialties and Asian flavors. Join us for a fun lesson of Chiang Mai Pork Patties (Ground Pork Sliders with Lemongrass & Makrut Lime); Oven-Fried Gobi Manchurian (Spiced Cauliflower tossed in a Tangy, Salty-Sweet Sauce); Indonesian-Style Fried Rice; Japanese Fried Chicken Thighs (Karaage); Korean Sizzling Beef Lettuce Wraps (Ground Beef and Pickled Cucumber Lettuce Wraps seasoned with Brown Sugar, Garlic, Soy Sauce, and Sesame Oil. Served with Sriracha Mayo); Scallion Pancakes, Lime-Glazed Sweet Potato, and Coconut Cake. ...

This class will teach how to prepare delicious, fall off the bone tender Ribs. Come learn the steps and process to making this show stopper meal. Our lesson is Caramelized Shallot Baked Brie Appetizer with Grilled Crostini; Radicchio & Butter Lettuce Salad with Gorgonzola & Peppered Almonds; Cabernet Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs; Horseradish Spiked Creamy Mashed Potatoes; Charred Asparagus with Braised Cipollini Onions, and Homemade French Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter. Dessert will be Dark Chocolate-Bourbon Cake with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream & Salted Caramel. ...

This lesson teaches how to easily work with these Pastries and use them to make light and fluffy appetizers, entrees and desserts. Master the techniques as you work with these recipes. Come for Salmon Wellington with Tarragon White Wine Sauce; Phyllo-wrapped Halibut Fillets with Lemon Scallion Sauce; Cheesy Mexican Chorizo Puff Pastry Tarts with Creamy Salsa Verde; Brie and Sherried Mushroom Phyllo Puffs; Crispy Tiropita (Phyllo layered with Feta and Eggs); Baklava Spirals with, Honey, Almonds & Pistachios; and Raspberry Turnovers with Honey Lemon Cream Fraiche. ...

Our lesson of advanced cooking techniques continues with That Chicken Spicy Meatball Amuse with Sweet Chili Sauce; Grilled Tomato Salad with Mixed Greens & Blue Cheese Vinaigrette; Chargrilled New York Steak with Flaming Jack Daniels Cream Sauce; Fusilli Pasta with Gorgonzola-Walnut Sauce; Butter Sautéed Red Onions with Rosemary & Red Wine, and Flame Cooked Red & Yellow Peppers with Caper-Basil Vinaigrette. Dessert will be Peach & Blackberry Skillet Cobbler with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. ...

One of the popular ways to entertain is by creating platters and boards! There are endless ways to construct them with variety and beautiful presentations. This class introduces fun and creative themes which include: Platter of Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Basil, Toasted Baguette, Baked Pepperoni and Crisp Amaretto Boozy Bombs; Sandwich Board with Herbed Chicken Salad, Croissants with Berries and Oreo Truffles; Italian Board with Sausage Rolls, Marinara, Garlic Aioli and Pirouline Cookies; Air Fryer Falafels Platter with Hummus, Tahini, Cucumbers and Pitas; Breakfast Board with Holiday Quiche Wreath, Pears, Grapes, and Cinnamon Sugar Pastry Twists, and Ultimate Chocolate Charcuterie Board with Mini Espresso Brownie Cupcakes and Chocolate Dipped Strawberries. ...

There is so much satisfaction in making Pasta from scratch. Come for a fun lesson and learn the technique to make it from start to finish. We’ll pair each fresh Pasta with an amazing Sauce and will learn why fresh Pasta is like no other! Our lesson is Pasta all’Assina (Skillet Fried Spaghetti with Marinara);Homemade Tortellini in Alfredo Sauce; Homemade Fettuccine alla Bolognese; Homemade Gnocchi with Pesto Sauce; The Ultimate Bow Tie Pasta Salad, and Ricotta Crespelle (Crepes) With Berry Sauce. ...