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January 2022
Couples Basic Techniques – Stocks and Soup 012822 (P) MS 6:30-10 pm $210/pair
There’s still plenty of winter to go before the spring thaw and there’s nothing better than a hot bowl of soup to warm you up on a cold winter day. Discussion will include how to make chicken, shrimp, and vegetable stocks. Shrimp Creole Soup; Tomato Soup; Vegetable Soup with Fennel and Parmesan Broth; Asian Chicken and Mushroom Soup
Find out more »Parent & Tween: Bagel Breakfast 012922 (P) CW 9 – 12pm $150/pr
The best bagel you will ever have is one you make yourself. Come spend the morning, with Christine, making bagels and memories with your favorite young people.Plain, Sesame and Poppy Seed Bagels; Everything Bagel Spice; Veggie Cream Cheese; Honey & Toasted Walnut Cream Cheese; Homemade Butter
Find out more »Couples Cooking: Northern Italian Cooking 012922 (P) ML $210/pair
This class is a culinary journey through one of the world’s most exciting and diverse food cultures. With a regional map to guide us, Chef Marilena will discuss the products, cooking techniques and culinary particulars of Italy’s northern regions. Crostoni with Whipped Fresh Ricotta, Toasted Nuts and Pears;Wine-Braised Rosemary Chicken with Mushrooms from Veneto; Caramelized Leek and Shallot Risotto; Divine Chocolate Budino (pudding) with Espresso Cream
Find out more »February 2022
Culinaria After School – Session 1 020322 (P) CW 5-7 pm $70
This introduction to cooking series offered by Christine is for kids aged 9-13 who are interested in developing and practicing basic cooking skills or expanding their interest in cooking. Each class is a stand-alone lesson that will teach a full menu culminating in a student-produced dinner. Students may take one class in the series or all of them to build a working set of foundational skills in the kitchen. Students who take this class will work collaboratively in teams. Macaroni…
Find out more »Couples Cooking: Comfort Greek Cooking 020422 (P) ML $210/pair
At this time of year food becomes an even more serious affair as we gather indoors to share warm, cozy, and comforting food. Bring a friend or a date and come explore the essential cuisine of Greece by mastering traditional Greek dishes and the kind of food Chef Marilena grew up with in her native country. Flaming Saganaki with a Honey drizzle; Cumin-Scented Beef Patties in a Warm Spice Tomato Sauce (soutzoukakia); Traditional Garlic Potato Purée (Skordalia); Orange Custard Filo…
Find out more »Baking Science: Chocolate Butter Cakes 020522 (P) KM 2-5 pm $85
Many say their family recipe is the best chocolate cake. We will explore and compare a spectrum of different methods and learn how to make them, why they work, and how they are different. All American Chocolate Layer Cake with Chocolate Ganache; Sour Cream Chocolate Cake with Mocha Buttercream; Chocolate Truffle Cake
Find out more »Chef Pete’s Pizza Night! 020522 (P) PS $85
Back by popular demand, The Pizza Boss is revisiting some of his favorite pizza combinations. Learn how to make the best pizza dough this side of Italy! Pizza Diavola with Spicy Salami and Chili Pepper; Pizza Valdostana with Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Fontina and Bacon; and last, but not least, Pizza Margherita
Find out more »Knife Skills 021022 (P) PS $85
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. Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry with Fresh Ginger and…
Find out more »Kids & Parents: Artisan Bread Made at Home 021222 (P) ML 9:30 am-12:30 pm $150 /pair
Everybody--even the pickiest eater--likes bread! What better way to spend a Saturday morning bonding with your child than making bread together at Culinaria? In this hands-on class, kids will pair with their parent to learn the fundamentals behind making easy, delicious bread at home. Join Chef Marilena as she shows you how easy and rewarding it is to make some all-time favorite breads and how, with a little planning, you too can have fresh bread all week long! French Baguette;…
Find out more »Culinaria After School – Session 2 021722 (P) CW 5-7 pm $70
This introduction to cooking series offered by Christine is for kids aged 9-13 who are interested in developing and practicing basic cooking skills or expanding their interest in cooking. Each class is a stand-alone lesson that will teach a full menu culminating in a student-produced dinner. Students may take one class in the series or all of them to build a working set of foundational skills in the kitchen. Students who take this class will work collaboratively in teams. Chicken…
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