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Techniques Classes

Good cooking is built on a foundation of proper technique and an understanding of some basic principles. Each of the four segments focuses on specific skills and types of food to highlight different cooking methods. The goal of our entire Culinary Techniques Program is to give participants confidence in the kitchen.

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Sauteing and Pan Sauces (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills: Hands-on, Part 4
Tuesday, 05/08/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
Part four of our culinary series focuses on one of the most important techniques in the cook's repertoire, sauteing. Sauteing is a classic technique of cooking tender cuts of meat and poultry quickly and at high heat to intensify the flavor. We'll then show you how to use that same pan to build flavorul sauces by adding aromatic ingredients, wine and stock. You'll be cooking like a chef in no time.

Sauteed Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers; Sauteed Pork with a Dijon and Cream Sauce; Sauteed Chicken with Shallots, Mushrooms and Brown Stock.
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Grilling, Rubs and Marinades (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills: Hands-on, Part 5
Tuesday, 05/22/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
The last part of our culinary skills series focuses on the essential techniques for grilling meat chicken and fish. We’ll cover what types of meat and seafood work best on the grill, how to use marinades and spice rubs to enhance flavor, and basic smoking techniques. From there you'lll grill pork, chicken and fish for main course dishes and vegetables for a side dish.

Asian Marinated Chicken with Spicy Fruit Relish; Spice Rubbed Pork Skewers with Grill Sauce; Grilled Shrimp with Roasted Tomato Chutney.
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Grilling, Roasting, Searing Meats   7pm
Gain a better understanding of the techniques of home cooking.
Wednesday, 05/30/12
Instructor: David Kiser
$45
This comprehensive class covers all types of meat. To start, we’ll discuss the different cuts of poultry, when to use each and how to prepare them for cooking. From there we go to the different cuts of beef, which cut works best for the different cooking methods and how to properly use marinades and rubs. Lastly, show you how to cook pork to moist and tender perfection.

Pot Roasted Chicken with Yukon Gold Potatoes and Herbed Jus; BBQ Pork Burritos with Roasted Tomatillo and Chile Sauce; Pan Seared Chicken with Tarragon Cream Sauce; Pepper Crusted Roasted Beef with Mushroom and Armagnac Sauce.
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Culinary Skills I (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Five part, hands-on series for home cooks.
Tuesday, 06/05/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$280
A variation of our popular Techniques of Cooking Program, this series of hands-on classes is intended to teach proper technique and showcase basic principles of cooking. Each of the segments focuses on a specific category of food and highlights different cooking methods. The goal of our entire program is to give participants the confidence to create dishes rather than just follow recipes. Classes begin at 6:30pm and will last approximately 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

Part 1: Knife Skills (Tuesday, June 5th)
Part one of our series of hands-on classes on culinary techniques for home cooks, we focus on how to properly use and care for your knives. Our goal is to make you more efficient at chopping and slicing garlic, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes and herbs. Practice makes perfect - so you'll get to practice these techniques under the supervision of the instructor. In addition, you learn the proper technique for butchering a chicken. Knives are provided for the class.

Part 2: Stocks, Soups and Vinaigrettes (Tuesday, June 19th)
In the second part of our series of hands-on classes on culinary techniques for home cooks, we cover stocks and soups. While not difficult to prepare theyt do require proper technique to achieve full flavor and richness. This class starts with basic stocks and then teaches you how to turn them into rich vegetable and meat soups. We will also cover how to make a classic vinaigrette and how to turn it in to countless variations. Menu: Chicken Stock, Vegetable Stock, Shrimp Stock; Velvety Chicken and Corn Chowder; Italian Summer Vegetable Soup; Mixed Greens, Almonds and Feta with Pomegranate Vinaigrette.

Part 3: Braising, Steaming and Poaching (Tuesday, July 3rd)
In part three of our culinary series we work with three similar techniques that are used in different recipes and to cook different ingredients. First, we'll show you the proper way to use braising to make tough cuts of meat tender. We'll then poach fish to perfection and serve it with nice sauce. Last but not least, we'll steam fish for a healthy main course. Menu:Braised Pork with White Wine and Herbs de Provence; Poached Salmon with Horseradish Cream Sauce; Steamed Fish with Ginger and Shallot Dressing.

Part 4: Sauteing and Pan Sauces (Tuesday, July 17th)
Part four of our culinary series focuses on one of the most important techniques in the cook's repertoire, sauteing. Sauteing is a classic technique of cooking tender cuts of meat and poultry quickly and at high heat to intensify the flavor. We'll then show you how to use that same pan to build flavorul sauces by adding aromatic ingredients, wine and stock. You'll be cooking like a chef in no time. Menu:Sauteed Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers; Sauteed Pork with a Dijon and Cream Sauce; Sauteed Chicken with Shallots, Mushrooms and Brown Stock.

Part 5: Grilling, Rubs and Marinades (Tuesday, July 31st)
The last part of our culinary skills series focuses on the essential techniques for grilling meat chicken and fish. We’ll cover what types of meat and seafood work best on the grill, how to use marinades and spice rubs to enhance flavor, and basic smoking techniques. From there you'll learn to grill pork, chicken and fish for main course dishes and vegetables for a side dish. Menu: Asian Marinated Chicken with Spicy Fruit Relish; Spice Rubbed Pork Skewers with Grill Sauce; Grilled Shrimp with Tomato, Chile and Cilantro Salsa.
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Essential Knife Skills (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills, Hands-on, Part 1
Tuesday, 06/05/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$45
In part one of our techniques of cooking series we focus on how to properly use and care for your knives. Our goal is to make you more efficient at chopping and slicing garlic, onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes and herbs. Practice makes perfect - so you'll get to practice these techniques under the supervision of the instructor. Knives are provided for the class.
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Stocks, Soups and Vinaigrettes (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills, Hands-on, Part 2
Tuesday, 06/19/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
In the second part of our series of hands-on classes on culinary techniques for home cooks, we cover stocks and soups. While not difficult to prepare theyt do require proper technique to achieve full flavor and richness. This class starts with basic stocks and then teaches you how to turn them into rich vegetable and meat soups. We will also cover how to make a classic vinaigrette and how to turn it in to countless variations.

Chicken Stock, Vegetable Stock, Shrimp Stock; Velvety Chicken and Corn Chowder; Italian Summer Vegetable Soup; Mixed Greens, Almonds and Feta with Pomegranate Vinaigrette
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Great Sushi at Home   7pm
A home cook's guide to great sushi, sashimi and rolls.
Monday, 06/25/12
$50
Making sushi at home is not hard and can be a great way to entertain. You’ll learn the types of fish used, how to recognize the quality of sushi-grade fish, and how to prepare sashimi, nigerizushi (slice fish on a pad of rice), and makizushi (rolls) and some fun rolls using cooked fish. We'll also demonstrate making perfect rice and discuss the condiments served with sushi. Come see how impeccably fresh fish can make a perfect meal.

Miso Soup; Iceberg Salad with Ginger Dressing; Perfect Sushi Rice; Assorted Sashimi, Nigerizushi and Rolls; Spicy Tuna Rolls; Tempura Rolls; and more.
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Braising, Steaming and Poaching (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills, Hands-on, Part 3
Tuesday, 07/03/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
In part three of our culinary series we work with three similar techniques that are used in different recipes and to cook different ingredients. First, we'll show you the proper way to use braising to make tough cuts of meat tender. We'll then poach fish to perfection and serve it with nice sauce. Last but not least, we'll steam fish for a healthy main course.

Braised Pork with White Wine and Herbs de Provence; Poached Salmon with Horseradish Cream Sauce; Steamed Fish with Ginger and Shallot Dressing.
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Sauteing and Pan Sauces (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills, Hands-on, Part 4
Tuesday, 07/17/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
Part four of our culinary series focuses on one of the most important techniques in the cook's repertoire, sauteing. Sauteing is a classic technique of cooking tender cuts of meat and poultry quickly and at high heat to intensify the flavor. We'll then show you how to use that same pan to build flavorul sauces by adding aromatic ingredients, wine and stock. You'll be cooking like a chef in no time.

Sauteed Fish with Tomatoes, Olives and Capers; Sauteed Pork with a Dijon and Cream Sauce; Sauteed Chicken with Shallots, Mushrooms and Brown Stock.
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Grilling, Rubs and Marinades (Hands-on)   6:30pm
Culinary Skills, Hands-on, Part 5
Tuesday, 07/31/12
Instructor: Denis Chiappa
$65
The last part of our culinary skills series focuses on the essential techniques for grilling meat chicken and fish. We’ll cover what types of meat and seafood work best on the grill, how to use marinades and spice rubs to enhance flavor, and basic smoking techniques. From there you'lll grill pork, chicken and fish for main course dishes and vegetables for a side dish.

Grilled Shrimp with Charred Tomato Salsa and Jicama Slaw; Spice Rubbed Pork Chops with Grill Sauce; Spicy Asian Marinated Chicken with Fruit Salsa.
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