Venture into Vietnam with this cooking class focused on crafting tantalizing noodle bowls and Banh Mis complete with all of the traditional fixings. Learn how to make succulent lemongrass chicken and pork patties to craft both dishes. Explore the essential ingredients, from fresh herbs to fragrant lemongrass and savory fish sauce. Learn how to work with dried rice noodles, make crunchy do chua (pickled daikon and carrot) as well as the indispensable nuoc cham (fish sauce) accompaniment. Add another notch in your culinary belt and learn these two delicious staples in Vietnamese cuisine.
The chef's knife is the single most important tool in the kitchen, yet knowing how to properly use it is a skill many home cooks overlook. Failing to hone this invaluable skill becomes a barrier to good cooking since poor knife skills make prep work feel like a horrible chore. A dull blade poses not only a hazard, but also compromises the integrity of everything you make. I am committed to dispelling any apprehensions surrounding the use of a sharp chef's knife through safe and simple exercises. Embrace knife proficiency, for it instills not only confidence, but also a newfound eagerness to explore the realms of cooking.
Prepare to shout 'Opa!' as you embark on a culinary journey through the vibrant flavors of Greece with this mouthwatering cooking class! Learn to craft iconic Greek mezedes (appetizers) including thick and tangy Tzatziki, golden flambéed Saganaki cheese, and either savory Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves with rice) OR crispy Spanakopita (spinach and feta-filled phyllo pies) — working with vine leaves or phyllo dough, respectively. To balance out the feast, you'll also learn how to make an authentic Greek salad. This class is the perfect indulgence for summer parties, offering a delightful taste of Mediterranean cuisine.
Chilaquiles are corn tortillas on steroids. Once you try this incredible Mexican breakfast dish, you cannot erase it from your memory. The texture combination of the crunchy tortillas, the softness of the delicious salsa and the gooey egg yolk creates a plate of pure heaven. Here you'll learn how to make both a red and green salsa from scratch, as well as some homemade corn tortillas and refried beans... all of which can be integrated into your other Mexican meals. Once you learn how to bring this dish together, my bet is that it won't be a meal you'll be serving just for breakfast.