Farm-to-Table Basics, Back-to-Back Cooking Series 1 of 3

What You Will Learn

Cooking Class Description: 

Learn to be more confident in the kitchen.  This four series workshop concentrates on cooking basics and farm-to-table. Over four intensive classes, our chef instructor will get you acquainted with the kitchen—from chopping veggies and cooking proteins to creating sauces, sides and desserts. Along the way, you’ll master essential skills and become the competent, confident cook you’ve always wanted to be.  You must commit to four classes. 

What To Expect: Great cooking is about more than recipes—it's about techniques. Being in control of how you prepare meals and the ingredients you use can lead to better health. Not to mention, cooking at home can be a way to relax, be creative, or spend time with loved ones. In this class you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our chef instructor. Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours, unless otherwise noted above You will work with other students in groups of 2-4. Hands-on classes are limited to 12 students You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back

Menu (all ingredients are sourced from local farms and are subject to change):

Week one- The Basics and working with yeast dough:

• Proper Measuring
• Safety and Sanitation
• Working with yeast dough

Menu:

• Homemade pretzel dough
• Cinnamon and sugar pretzel with glaze
• Pizza stuffed pretzels
• Rainbow slaw
• Copycat Starbucks Vanilla Bean Creme Frappucino

Week two- Mastering Cooking Techniques - A Taste of Germany

• Spaetzle
• Pork Schnitzel
• Cherry Kuchen

Week three- Asian Favorites

• Orange Peel Chicken
• Pork and Veggie Dumplings
• Perfect Rice
• Chinese Almond Cookies

Week Four- Pasta the Italian Way

• Homemade pasta dough
• Cheesey Alfredo Sauce
• Copycat Dominos Bread Sticks
• Chocolate Lava Cakes