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.
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.
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.
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.