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you have a group that is interested in taking a special class
please call us and let us arrange a date for you.
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Afternoon Tea Class...
This is another
favorite course , we will cover the art of serving a “proper”
cup of tea with the preparation of all the required accompaniments,
such as scones, delicious tea sandwiches, fruit and clotted
cream. We suggest that you bring your favorite China tea
cup to this class. Bring your mom and qualify for our
special two for the price of one.
Appetizers...
Come prepared to learn how prepare and serve a wide assortment of appetizers for entertaining friends and family. This is a fast moving class but we keep the group fortified with frequent tasting's throughout the class.
Appetizers For Entertaining...
Appetizer preparation
stressing creativity in cooking and presentation, this
class gives students the opportunity to prepare hot and
cold hors d’oeuvres.
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Basic
Techniques of Cooking Level I...
This is our most popular series course which we conduct
all year round. This course is for the beginner in the
kitchen or for the seasoned cook who wants to learn the
proper techniques. This is a part course and is organized
as follows:
Part 1: Introduction—students are taught the basics of knife skills, cooking terms, mis
en place as we begin “hands on” training.
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Part 2: Sauces and Stock Making. The chef will teach the students the step by step procedure stock which is the basic ingredient in many sauces. The students will also prepare a
Hollandaise, Gazpacho and a classic French Onion soup. The students will also be introduced to baking as rolls are prepared to serve with the soup.
Part 3: Cooking with meat, poultry and fish.
Building on the skills acquired during the first two weeks,
we then cover the proper techniques for buying, preparing
and cooking meats, poultry and fish. Students will prepare
steak, lemon chicken, fish in parchment paper and grilled vegetables.
Part 4: Introduction to Baking and Desserts. The students will select some of their favorite desserts to prepare.
Here we cover the basics involved in baking which is less forgiving than other types of cooking since so much precision is involved in measurement of the ingredients.
Brunch Class...
Here is a favorite pastime and the opportunity to have a leisurely day while eating some of your favorite brunch foods, omelets, quiche, scones, soup and miniature tasty desserts. Great for those who find themselves doing a lot of group entertaining.
Brunch Entertaining...
This is a
special “hands on” class with emphasis on the preparation
of an elegant brunch consisting of techniques of the preparation
of egg dishes, soufflés, quiches, and crepes. Bring your
mom to this class.
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Cajun
Cooking...
Here is where we
get a chance to "kick it up a notch" as we prepare
Spicy Gumbo, tasty Shrimp and Chicken dishes and an introduction
to Mr. Pernod.
Classical Cusines French and Italian...
Here is an intense two session course where we cover the basic techniques unique to French and Italian cuisines. Learn the basic of sauce making so critical to each of these cuisines and many other tips to great food preparation as we enjoy two typical dinners.
Classical
Cusines Series...
In
this three week series we will cover three dinner parties
featuring Italian, French and Spanish cuisine. Learn the
techniques peculiar to each of these cuisines.
Cooking
With Wine...
This is one of our most
popular classes. This class deals with the use of wine in
cooking appetizers, soups, entrees and desserts. Tips and
pointers will be provided in the selection of wines for cooking.
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French Cooking...
This is an introduction to preparing meals with the French way with emphasis on light sauces and intense flavors, we will prepare a typical French meal with emphasis on the proper techniques.
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Gifts
From The Kitchen...
Learn how to prepare
and package lovely food-related gifts to give to friends and
family for the holidays. Avoid the hassle and cost of going
to the mall, these unique gifts will be used and appreciated.
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Italian Cooking ...
Learn the techniques of preparing meals the Italian way as we prepare a complete Italian meal. We prepare a soup, salad, appetizers, entree and side dishes and, of course, dessert.
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Little Italy...
Back by popular
demand this delightful and fun class covers the techniques
of making fresh pasta, and five delicious quick sauces to
serve with the fresh pasta.
"Love At First Bite"Romantic Dinner Cooking...
This is the class where we teach you how to prepare that special meal for an intimate Valentine's Day dinner.
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Not
the Same Old Chicken...
If you are bored
with the preparation of the same menus all of the time, come
and learn the techniques of preparing delightful, tasteful
and quick to prepare meals for the busy family looking to
optimize the use of their time. We will cover at least 10
chicken recipes during this two session course.
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One Pot Dinners...
What could be more warming on a cold winter's day or night than a hearty stew or soup served with a loaf of crusty bread? We cover a robust assortment of stews in this one session class.
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Pasta and Sauces...
This class is truly the essence of "hands on" cooking as we prepare fresh pasta from scratch on our big table and while it is drying we cover 4 great sauces to serve with the pasta.
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Romantic
Dinner...
Participate
with your spouse or "significant other" (and
even a group of your friends) in the preparation of an
elegant dinner and then dine in style complete with wine
and music. Not only will you enjoy a memorable evening
but you will learn how to present lovely dinner parties
in your home.
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Seafood Cooking Techniques....
This course is designed to alleviate your fear of buying and preparing fresh fish. We usually invite a guest chef from one of the local restaurants to assist us in this class. Special emphasis is placed on the preparation of the fish and we cover round fish, flat fish and shell fish in this two session course.
Simple
and Fast Dinners...
Everyday
life calls for simple foods simply prepared for the busy
mom or dad or the busy single person. The recipes are
designed to be minimalist in terms of the ingredients
in order to simply the buying and preparation process.
Spend more time with your family and less time in the
kitchen.
Spring Entertaining...
It's not too early to get ready to entertain friends and family with Spring appetizers, learn how to prepare a wide variety of lighter fare designed for Spring consumption.
Spring Soups and Breads...
No we are not rushing the season but there is a need to be prepared to feed your family the lighter meals to get over the winter blues.
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Wine
and Food pairing...
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