Fish is a super healthy food, but let's face it... it's an expensive ingredient to buy let alone dine out for. The last thing you want to do at home is overcook it and dry it out. Whether you're choosing fresh or frozen fillets, we'll go over the basics of properly preparing, seasoning, and adding delicious flavor to these healthy proteins. Once you learn the proper technique for pan-frying fillets, how to monitor the heat, and the key things to look for during cooking, you'll be well on your way to whipping up a delicious plate of juicy fish.
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.
We go all out in this comprehensive class dedicated to cooking a premium steak to perfection in a pan and being introduced to crafting exquisite pan sauces. With the cost of beef today, knowing how to identify and choose the best steak for your money is crucial. Learn how to properly season and prepare steaks, control heat for the perfect sear, and know how to test for doneness to nail down juicy results. Unlock the realm of pan sauces and flavor boosters, elevating your steak to gourmet status. A guaranteed show stopper.
Think of Thailand and Pad Thai automatically comes to mind. Sadly, it's quite difficult to find a decent pad Thai in restaurants outside of Thailand. They are often too sweet, gluey, or soggy and drenched in too much sauce. Worse yet, some contain ketchup! Making great Pad Thai at home is actually not that difficult once you get everything set up. The first step is learning about authentic ingredients, some of which may be foreign to you. Learning and practicing how to properly cook and balance the flavors for this mouth watering dish will be the key to your success!