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October 2021
Perfect Pairings – Napa/Sonoma 102121 (D)SPS, PS $100
Nothing says great food like California cuisine, and Napa & Sonoma are home to many wonderful vineyards and wine makers. They are also home to some of the best restaurants and food in the country. Join Chefs Stephen and Pete as they prepare some inspired flavor and food combinations guaranteed to stimulate the senses. The fresh flavors from these two wonderful areas, combined with the simplicity of the menu, are sure to please. Sesame-Dusted Sea Scallops with Clementine Sauce over…
Find out more »Couples Cooking – The Seafood Class 102221 (P) MS 6:30 – 10 pm $200/pair
We all want to lighten up our diets and eat more seafood. Most fish and shellfish are sustainable, low in calories and high in good fats. It’s time to take the mystery out of cooking seafood. Join me for a feast! Poached Cod in Tomato Broth with Vegetables; Green Thai Curry with Halibut and Baby Bok Choy; Roasted Vegetables with Shrimp and Pasta; Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream
Find out more »Parent & Tween: Chili Night Dinner 102321 (P) CW $140/pair
Chili is a comforting cold-weather favorite. It is even better when the meal includes delicious sides and a dessert to complete the southwestern theme. In this class Christine will introduce all the basic cooking skills necessary to prepare this family-favorite menu that is sure to please. Students will work in teams to complete the menu. This class is for kids 9-13, with an accompanying adult. Sweet Corn Dip with Chips; Easy Turkey Chili; Corn Muffins; Tres Leches Cake with Fresh…
Find out more »New Foodie Night: Italian Trattoria 102821 (P) CW $80
Were you forced to venture into the kitchen for the first time because of quarantine? Did you discover that you really should be using your oven instead of storing stuff in it? Are you ready to get out again to see some new faces and learn some new things? This class is for adults 18-24, featuring an evening of recipes perfect for upping your Instagram foodie feed or learning a menu to impress someone special. Students will work in pairs,…
Find out more »Glorious Soups of the Mediterranean 102921 (P) ML $90
As the weather gets cold and crisp, and the nights turn long and dark, comfort food comes into our lives with an even sharper focus. Cooking and eating now become a more serious affair for all. In this class, we will learn how to make warm, cozy, and classic Mediterranean soups that have warmed and sustained the people of these lands for generations. Winter Minestrone Soup with Farro and Cannellini Beans; Roasted Carrot and Parsnip Soup with Crispy Pancetta; Creamy…
Find out more »Abbondanza Italiano 102921 (D) PS $90
In Italian, Abbondanza has several meanings, including abundance. It is much more than just a word; it is a celebration or salutation! In Italy there are so many rules about food and wine, but here at Culinaria, Chef Pete follows his rules and ideas, so plan on joining him as he cooks his favorite food! Braised Artichokes with Pancetta and Sun-Dried Tomatoes (carciofi brasati con pancetta e pomodori secchi); Neapolitan Pasta (pasta Napoletano); Arugula, Fennel and Orange Salad with Goat…
Find out more »Celebrating Día de Muertos 103021 (P) VA $90
Baking pan de muerto has been my personal tradition since I left my country 10 years ago because it’s the one thing I have to have for my altar and celebrate the lives of my beloved ones who have parted, but it’s also one that will satisfy my sweet tooth craving. Hot chocolate will be served during the class. Pan de muerto (a brioche style dessert); Mascarpone-Vanilla Chantilly Cream
Find out more »Paris in the Fall 103021 (D) SPS $95
Paris is truly a wonderful city - elegant restaurants, wide boulevards with allèes of trees, beautiful gardens, shops, vendors, and street markets. Join Chef Stephen and enjoy glorious French food that sparks the imagination and has you dining in a Paris bistro along the Champs-Élysées. Onion/Olive Puff Pastry Pizza (pissaladière); Mesclun Salad with Mushrooms, Artichokes, and Walnuts; Brown Butter Scallops with Lemon, Parsley & Capers; Potato Gratin Forestier (potato-mushroom gratin); Chocolate-Anise Crème Brûlée
Find out more »November 2021
Couples Cooking – Chinese Classics 110521 (P) MS 6:30 – 10 pm $200/ pair
My family were not adventurous eaters, so growing up, Chinese food was classic Cantonese. There were two Chinese restaurants we would go to in New York City, the food order was always the same and I have vivid memories of a feast of incredible food. Let’s recreate some of those dishes in our class. Egg Rolls; Shrimp with Lobster Sauce; Chicken with Black Bean Sauce; Pork Fried Rice; Egg Custard Tartlets
Find out more »Refined Cuisine 110521 (D) PS $95
This menu promises to be an explosion of flavors, an evening of refined dining and a little bit of fun. Parmesan Cheese Pudding with Sweet Pea Puree; Cream of Mussel Soup; Seared Peppered Tuna over Asian Noodles with Cucumber Emulsion; Tart of Banana Custard, Chocolate and Caramel
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