Join me in unraveling the secrets behind cooking three iconic Italian pasta dishes and their exquisite sauces: aglio e olio (garlic and olive oil), carbonara (guanciale and egg sauce), and cacio e pepe (cheese and pepper). While these recipes boast simplicity with their few, but high-quality ingredients, mastering the proper cooking techniques are often a challenge home cooks have trouble with. Fear not! We'll delve into understanding how to prevent these sauces from splitting or curdling and the proper way to cook, sauce, and serve these insanely delectable and comforting dishes.
Translated from Thai, Guay Tiew Pad See Ew, is the full name for Stir-Fried Noodles with Soy Sauce (aka Pad See Ew for short). It is one of the most sensational dishes you can enjoy street side or in restaurants all over Thailand. In this class, you'll learn about the Thai ingredients needed to make this wonderful dish and how to craft your very own fresh rice noodles. You'll learn how to stir-fry Pad See Ew to perfection to obtain that coveted smoky flavor. Whether your palate is craving pork, chicken, or another protein, Pad See Ew is sure to become one of your favorite dishes to make.
Dive into the savory world of vibrant tomato-based pasta dishes such as Penne all'Arrabbiata, Puttanesca, and Penne Alla Vodka. Learn the basics, from choosing quality, dried pasta to the best canned tomatoes for your budget. You'll master a simple - yet delicious - basic tomato sauce and ways to change it up to create a variety of different sauces with ease. Learn the skill of cooking dried pasta to perfection, along with the art of plating and serving, so you can impress your guests with both taste and presentation. This class promises a fun and tasty experience that will have you feeling like a pasta pro in no time.
Delicious, pillowy homemade potato gnocchi is an Italian delicacy. Learn how to properly prepare this inexpensive, yet glorious dough! You'll discover different ways to shape and cook gnocchi, and how to sauce it. Additionally, you'll learn the proper methods to store gnocchi, allowing you to enjoy this elegant dish any night of the week. Say goodbye to buying those overpriced, hard and gummy dough balls on the store shelf and hello to scrumptious gnocchi made from scratch.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the explosive flavors of Som Tum, one of Thailand's renowned salads! Learn the intricate balance of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy as you craft this refreshing, healthy salad, as well as cooking sticky rice to serve with it. Delve into the creamy richness of Tom Kha Gai, featuring succulent chicken, fragrant herbs, and coconut milk. And to complete the experience, quench your thirst with a homemade authentic Thai Iced Tea. Your taste buds and tummy with thank you.