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Taste of Tapas I – $85 Per Person
Small plates make for a casual meal with lots of flavors to taste. Chef Franca has prepared an array of small bites that are sure to please and excite the palate. Roasted Cauliflower with Chimichurri; Spanish Tortilla; Chickpeas & Chorizo; Beans with Manchego & Shrimp
Find out more »Knife Skills – $75 Per Person
Preparation of any meal, gourmet or otherwise, begins here. You will learn the proper techniques for handling, sharpening, and caring for knives. This class includes an overview of the types of knives and their uses. Students learn basic cuts, including brunoise, dice, julienne, and how to break down (debone) a whole chicken. Bringing your own knives is optional, but encouraged. A delicious meal will be prepared from the ingredients used in class.
Find out more »Gluten-Free Zucchini “Ravioli” – $80 Per Person
Paleo ravioli is a creative way of using thin zucchini strips to replace pasta dough and make stuffed “ravioli.” After stuffing the zucchini, we will make two different sauces to pair with the ravioli: a creamy, broccoli sauce plus a sweet and savory apple gorgonzola sauce. Gluten-Free Polenta Bruschetta; Gluten-Free Paleo Zucchini Ravioli Stuffed with Kale, Mushrooms & Prosciutto; Gluten-Free Roasted Broccoli Sauce; Gluten-Free Apple Gorgonzola Sauce; Gluten-Free Orange & Cranberry Sweet Soufflés
Find out more »Couples Cooking – Sweet Breakfast – $170 Per Pair
With everyone leading such busy lives, sometimes a weekend breakfast is the only time we can get together. So lets make some special breakfast items we can enjoy as a couple or with our families. Grab a friend if preferred or your special someone and learn how to make some traditional and delicious breakfast items. Restaurant-Style Vanilla Waffles; Blueberry French Toast with Maple Roasted Bacon; Crêpes with Passion Fruit & Grand Marnier Sauce
Find out more »Pastry 101 – Basic Dough – $270 Per Person (Series)
The Pastry 101 series is a new program geared towards those students who wish to increase their skills in all aspects of baking, whether for personal or professional advancement. In-depth instruction will be given on the principles of professional baking. Based on interest level, additional series classes covering classic breakfast pastry dough (viennoiseries), and cookies, tarts and cakes may be offered in future catalogs. No previous baking skills are required, however please note this series is geared towards a more…
Find out more »Lowcountry Seafood Boil – $85 Per Person
Chef Johnnie’s cooking foundations go back to the lowcountry – the coastal region of South Carolina and the Gullah culture there. Enjoy a meal that is perfect when friends or family get together for a fine but informal time together. In this class you’ll learn how to select, clean and cook a variety of shellfish. Cornbread; Mustard Greens; Seafood Boil (including clams, mussels, shrimp, corn, sausage & crab); Sweet Potato Pie
Find out more »Mediterranean Mix – $85 Per Person
Experience an evening of simple, yet delicious flavors from the Mediterranean’s expansive shores. Each dish comes from a different region, yet the flavors, colors, and textures all blend beautifully on your palate and your plate. Sicilian Orange, Arugula & Olive Salad; Israeli Stuffed Eggplant with Lamb & Pine Nuts; Roasted Peppers with Garlic, Anchovies & Capers; Turkish Poached Pears in Clove Syrup
Find out more »Cooking with Fresh Herbs – $85 Per Person
At this time of the year, fresh herbs are plentiful and provide great inspiration for garden-to-table cooking. For those of us on a path to better eating (and who isn’t?), aromatic herbs, with their powerful antioxidant properties and distinct, clean flavors, represent a natural way to add a non-fat punch and interest to simple meals. Tomato, Feta & Arugula Salad with Oregano Vinaigrette; Steamed Fingerling Potatoes with Chervil, Tarragon & Chives; Rosemary, Garlic & Lemon Grilled Lamb Chops with Cucumber,…
Find out more »Charcuterie – Sausage and Confit – $90 Per Person
The art of sausage making and confit is not as difficult as it may seem. Students will learn the basics of making three sausages and discuss how to make two confits. Garlic Sausage; Hot Italian Sausage; Spicy Lamb Sausage (merguez); Duck Confit; Tuna Confit
Find out more »Three Countries, Three Curries I – $85 Per Person
So many curries, so little time! Curries can be hot – or not. Either way, they are as diverse as the cooks that concoct them. Learn to prepare three very different curries from three different countries. Vietnamese Chicken & Sweet Potato Coconut Curry; South African Vegetable Curry; Thai Pork Tamarind Curry
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