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.
Simplicity meets finesse in this class dedicated to semolina pasta. Discover the magic of golden semolina flour and learn how to create various shapes such as cavatelli, orecchiette, and pici, among others. With skills in hand — knowing how to properly cook, sauce, and plate this humble yet versatile Italian staple — you'll be well on your way to crafting sensational pasta dishes right in your very own kitchen.
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!
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.