Lakeside Culinary

Learn to cook in the beautiful Shuswaps

Pad See Ew

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.

Tomato-Based Pastas

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.

Creamy Pastas

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.

Paella

Yes, the original paella was cooked over an open flame fueled by olive branches and featured ingredients such as rabbit and snails. Just as there are variations of paella across Spain, there are modern adaptations of this historic rice dish — and that's OK. The main concept of paella, however, remains true: the focus of the dish is on the rice and creating that coveted socarrat. I'll walk you through the essential steps to craft delicious paella that transports you as close to Spain as possible. You'll also learn how to use various vegetables and proteins, empowering you to build your own flavorful and exquisite paella-style dishes.