Upcoming Classes
Candy/Chocolate Creations – $65 Per Person – 12/28/16
Jr. Chefs, get ready to make some homemade sweet treats with Chef Natalie! These kid & teen friendly recipes will be easy to duplicate any time of the year...and February is not too far away. Parents, play your cards right and you may get a box of homemade treats for Valentines Day! Homemade Dipped & Dusted Marshmallows; Chocolate Truffles; Almond Butter Crunch Buckeyes
Find out more »Chili Cook-Off – $65 Per Person – 12/29/16
When it's chilly outdoors, serve up some chili indoors! Join Chef Natalie for a chili cook off, where Jr. Chefs will learn base recipes for chilis & have access to items from the Culinaria pantry to personalize a signature recipe! Basic Red Chili; Basic White Chili; Chili Toppings and Mix-ins; Cornbread Muffins
Find out more »Global Eats: New Year’s Day – $65 Per Person – 12/30/16
Take a trip around the world to get a glimpse of what the traditional New Year's Eve food traditions are in France, Greece, & Japan! Jr. Chefs will learn the backstories & recipes behind these traditions with Chef Natalie as their tour guide. France: Gruyere Puff Pastry Rings; Greece: Vasilopita (Greek sweet bread); Japan: Longevity Soba Noodle Stir-fry
Find out more »Global Eats: Mad Mex II – $75 Per Person – 1/13/17
Mad for Mexican food? Satisfy your craving with Chef Natalie as she takes traditional Mexican techniques and applies them to a fresh take on these dishes. Grilled Avocado and Onion Guacamole with Green Plantain Chips, Adobo Shrimp Tamale with Saffron and Chili Elote (grilled corn) Sauce, Braised Guajillo-Garlic-Citrus Beef with Pan Fried Yellow Plantain and Roasted Garlic Crema, Coconut-Almond Truffles
Find out more »Global Eats: Filipino Foodie – $75 Per Person – 1/21/17
Filipino cuisine is filled with amazing flavors as a result of a rich history of Spanish and Asian influence. Recently, it has been highlighted with the success of restaurants such as DC’s own Bad Saint and Purple Patch. Join Chef Natalie for a delicious Chef’s Table-style dinner that represents some of this island nation’s favorites. Eggroll duo: Lumpia Shanghai and Fresh Vegetable, Longanisa and Caramelized Onion Steamed Bun (Sio Pao), Seared Pork Tenderloin in Tangy Adobo Sauce
Find out more »Global Eats: Latin Fusion Brunch – $75 Per Person – 1/28/17
Your taste buds will be salsa dancing in your mouth as you progress course by course in this Latin-inspired brunch. Arepas (crispy corn cakes) Duo, Lomo Saltado con Huevo (Peruvian steak stir-fry with fried egg), Casa Frites (yucca home fries) with Aji Amarillo Sauce, Mexican Hot Chocolate with Dipping Churros
Find out more »Global Eats: Hawaii – $75 Per Person – 2/3/17
Get ready to make an “onolicious” meal from the trendiest cuisine on the food charts! In Hawaii, “onolicious” is a term used to describe amazingly delicious foods. Chef Natalie will to teach you how to make three favorites enjoyed on a trip to Kailua, Hawaii that you can enjoy anytime you need to be immediately transported to the islands. Ahi Tuna Poke, Loco Moco with Onolicious Fried Rice, Banana Dessert Pancakes with Macadamia Sauce
Find out more »Global Eats: Tapas Time – $75 Per Person – 2/10/17
Sometimes you just can’t decide what to have for dinner. There’s no better way to satisfy all of your cravings than by whipping up a tapas-style meal! Each recipe has just a few, simple – yet flavorful- ingredients, making it possible to enjoy many dishes without cooking all day long. Fried Fennel with Garlic Aioli (hinojo frita), Spanish Frittata (tortilla Española), Mussels with White Wine, Garlic, and Tomatoes (mejillones), Sausage and Potatoes (chorizo y papas)
Find out more »Ditch Take-Out: DIY Cava Bowl – $75 Per Person – 2/17/17
Cava is the new Chipotle! Delicious Mediterranean-style proteins, grains, veggies, and condiments are layered for the ultimate healthy, satisfying meal that you can pack as a lunch or enjoy as a dinner. The best part is, you can make all of the items at the beginning of the week and enjoy them all week long saving money, time, and clean up daily! Homemade Hummus, Tzatziki, and Eggplant-Pepper Spread, Flat Bread, Lemon and Oregano Grilled Chicken, Lamb Meatballs over Saffron Basmati…
Find out more »Global Eats: Soup Bowl – $65 Per Person – 2/24/17
Tired of chicken noodle? Keep your soup bowl interesting with three flavorful favorites that you can spoon, sip, or slurp by the fire on a snow day. Heck, you can pack them in a thermos to enjoy at work or to send to school with the kiddos! You’ll be the envy of the office when you crack that thermos open. Beef and Noodle Quick Pho, Shanghai Meatball and Shitake in Ginger Infused Broth, Tom Kha Gai (Chicken in Coconut Lemon-…
Find out more »Global Eats: Mastering Korean BBQ II – $75 Per Person – 3/4/17
Bring the bold flavors of Korean BBQ home to enjoy again and again! In the second part of the Mastering Korean BBQ series, we’ll focus on three dishes that can be made into an entrée or transformed into an amazing menu for a gathering of friends and family! Shrimp and Vegetable Korean Pancakes with Green Onion Sauce, Seasoned Pork Belly over Steamed Rice with Pickled Daikon Radish, Beef Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps
Find out more »Ditch Take-Out: Thai at Home – $75 Per Person – 3/10/17
When you’re craving Thai - do it yourself! Thai cuisine boasts many flavor combinations that include sweet, spicy, salty, and sour sensations. Learn to perfect three dishes on every Thai take-out menu that amazingly satisfying solo or as part of a multi course meal. Green Papaya Salad, Thai Curried Vegetable Soup, Chicken Pad See Ew (Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice Noodle Stir-fry)
Find out more »Global Eats: Treasures of India – $75 Per Person – 3/24/17
India boasts some of the world’s most amazing flavor combinations by using spices and cooking techniques to develop layers of taste and fragrance that will wow your senses. Join Chef Natalie to take your taste buds on a trip overseas, sampling some of the vast culinary landscape that is Indian cuisine. Crispy Spinach with Chutneys (palak chaat), Seasoned Chickpea, Tomato, and Onion Salad (masala chaat), Tandoori Lamb Chops with Mango-Mint-Coconut Chutney and Garam Masala Roasted Cauliflower, Cardamom Ice Cream with…
Find out more »Global Eats: Hawaiian Brunch – $75 Per Person – 4/1/17
Get ready for a tropical day in the middle of winter! The iconic Boots and Kimo Hawaiian restaurant in Kailua boasts some of the most delicious brunch items Hawaii has to offer and Chef Natalie is recreating her favorite menu items so that you can enjoy them as much as she did...all the flavor without the jet lag. Tropical Fruit Smoothie Bowl, Kalua Pork Omelet, Hawaiian Kalbi Short Ribs with Onolicious Pineapple Fried Rice, Mini Banana Pancakes with Macadamia-Coconut Sauce
Find out more »Winner, Winner, Peruvian Chicken Dinner – $75 Per Person – 4/8/17
Ever wonder how they make that mouth-watering juicy chicken at your local Pollo a la Brasa take out? Chef Natalie has adapted a recipe that you can make without installing a commercial rotisserie oven in your home kitchen- with recipes for sides and sauces to go with it as well! Peruvian Roasted Corn Salad, Yucca Fries with Sauce Duo, Roasted Peruvian Chicken, Alfajores cookies (shortbread cookies filled with dulce de leche)
Find out more »Global Eats: Modern Mexican at Home – $75 Per Person – 4/22/17
You don’t have to dine out to enjoy an amazing Mexican meal! Chef Natalie will show you what to buy and how to make delicious Mexican food happen in the comfort of your own kitchen. Roasted Corn Salad with Pasilla-Cilantro Butter, Mole Chicken Tamales, Pan-Fried Plantains with Crema, Sopapillas with Mexican Chocolate Sauce and Cinnamon Whipped Cream
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