HANDS ON CLASSES

For those who learn best by a hands- on approach to cooking, courses allow participants to prepare special recipes under the guidance of a seasoned culinary professional using world-class equipment. Our course offerings and kitchens are specially designed to promote friendly and supportive interaction with your instructor and other participants - a process that strengthens self- confidence and technique.
Schedules are subject to change without notice.

Couples Romantic Dinners Class

Couple Romantic Dinner Class

Since Roman times, Emilia-Romagna has been the culinary heart of Italy. Well known for its prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and balsamic vinegars. In this class, we'll explore authentic dishes that showcase Not only Italy's by Emilia-Romagna's classic cuisine. Here is a unique opportunity to sample the savory treats that will warm the heart of your significant other.

Skills Sets:

  • What is meant when we say "Caramelize?"
  • How to make Sweet Quick Pastry Dough
  • To Die For Traditional Italian dessert
  • Proper Frying Temperatures
  • Carry Over Cooking
  • Quick Saute...and much more!
  • Tools in the Kitchen and much more...
   

Thrill of the Grill Class

Thrill of the Grill Class

Grilling is a form of cooking that involves direct heat. What kind of heat, how long and on what meat will make all the difference. You'll learn the what , why, and where of Grilling in this exciting class.



Skills Sets:

  • Grill preparation
  • Proper temperatures
  • Meat selection
  • Smoking and much more
   

Seafood Cooking Class

Seafood Cooking Class

The best the Gulf Coast has to offer. From learning to use crab, to making a Bisque. Shrimp, Scallops and Crab what a delectable combination and you will learn how to make some exciting dishes with them

Skills Sets:

  • Making Vinaigrettes
  • Using Italian flavors
  • Making a soup stock
   

Culinary Basics Class

Culinary Basics Class

Basic Sauce making, roasting peppers, Kitchen safety, sanitation and culinary terminology are just some of the skills and techniques to be learned in the class for the novice home cook. Our Chef Instructor will walk you through the slicing and dicing in the kitchen. How to make a pan sauce to add great flavor to any dish. Learn how to use a Mandoline like a pro. You get more than a mouthful when you enjoy your appetizer, entree and dessert at the end of class. A great gift idea for the newlywed too!

Skills Sets:

  • The whys and how's of Food preparation
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Measuring dry and liquid ingredients
  • Basic Knife skills and safety
  • Gathering Ingredients
  • Mis En Place and more...
   

Girls Night Out Class

Girls Night Out  Class

A special class for you ladies. Grab you girl friends, and share the cooking experience in our state of the art kitchen. Learn the proper selection and cooking of everything from pastry to pasta. So come cook and enjoy cooking with your girlfriends.


Skills Sets:

  • Creating an emulsion
  • How to make a composed salad
  • Roasting garlic
  • Making crostini
  • Making roux
  • Making bisque
   

.Tour of Tuscany Class

Tour of Tuscany Class

This class will recreate a Tuscan dining experience. Making pasta, using eggs to make a sweet treat, and following the culinary heritage of the best Tucany has to offer.

Skills Sets:

  • Using Eggs
  • Making custards
  • Tempering
  • Flours ( The what, why and how's of each
   

French Bistro Cooking

Seafood Cooking Class

Yes its French Cuisine, but don't let that intimidate you! Our Chef will take you step by step through the art of casual French Fare. Imagine relaxing at sidewalk bistro in Paris, sipping wine and eating delicate Souffles or Crepe. Come Eat Enjoy!

Skills Sets:
  • Using Eggs
  • Proper Heat ranges for making Souffles
  • Crepes
  • Quiches
   

Fall Parties with Friends

Seafood Cooking Class

Harvesting Natures Freshness with fresh produce, and local flavors. Make your gathering something special with this exciting class.


Skills Sets:

  • Proper use of Pork
  • Roasting techniques
  • Making soups
  • Stocks
  • Sauces
  • Glazing
   

Classic Pastry / Baking

Seafood Cooking Class

How does yeast work and why does it do what it does? These and other Baking questions will be answered simply and directly in this fun and entertaining Pastry/Baking class.

Skills Sets:

  • Testing Bread for Doneness
  • Using Dough
  • Cooling Methods
  • Mixing
  • Kneading
  • Measuring
   

Pizza, Pasta, and More! Class

Pizza Pasta & More Class

Ok you have pizza parlor pizza.. but did you know it's easy and delicious to make at home? Got a vegetarian friend no problem, veggies with a great sauce.. how about a dessert pizza? Pineapple, Berries and a sweet crust.. Oh, and don't forget the Chicago Deep Dish, a meal your guests will love! That's just the start.. we'll show you the ins and outs of Fresh Pasta Carbonara  and more and more!  Come Cook Enjoy!

Skills Sets:

  • Flour which ones and why
  • Heat how it affects the pasta
  • Dough and its components
  • The art of making the dough and more
   

Knife Essentials Class

Knife Essentials Class "Knives, you can never have too many...or can you? Our Knife Skills Essentials class will walk you through the techniques you will use every day to keep the proper knives at hand in the kitchen and use them safely and for the right purpose. What do we mean by Birds Beak.. What makes a chef’s knife a Chef's Knife, What's the difference between a boning knife and fillet knife. Our trained chef will take you through the maze of knives and how to use them step by step. You will find a new found sense of skill, accomplishment, and confidence.. not to mention eating well of course".  

Skills Sets:

  • Parts of the Basic Chef's Knife
  • Knife Care
  • The Correct Knife for the Job
  • How to properly sharpen a knife
  • How to Determine Which Knife is Best for You
   

 

Schedules are subject to change without notice.