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Pasta 101
Class 1

Pasta 101

Our pasta class showcases how easily you can make fresh pasta by hand with real ingredients. We take you through the techniques of creating, laminating and cutting the fresh dough into the desired shapes and how to prepare filled pastas such as tortellini and ravioli. Guests will also learn how to pair appropriate sauce and vegetable garnishes with their fresh pasta.

Pasta Options

Tagliatelle

Ingredients: Fresh pasta dough, asparagus, mushroom, butter, parmesan cheese

Skills: How to make & laminate fresh pasta dough / How to pair a vegetable garnish with pasta

Pappardelle

Ingredients: Fresh pasta dough, beef bolognese, basil & Grana Padano cheese

Skills: How to make & laminate fresh pasta dough / How to make a hearty bolognese sauce

Tajarin Aglio e Olio

Ingredients: Fresh pasta dough, garlic, chilli, white wine, shrimp

Skills: How to make & laminate fresh pasta dough / How to make an emulsified white wine sauce

Spinach & Ricotta Tortellini

Ingredients: Fresh pasta dough, ricotta cheese & spinach

Skills: How to make stuffed pasta dough / How to fill & form tortellini / Flavor profiles to pair with your pasta

Ravioli

Ingredients: Fresh pasta dough, shiitake mushrooms & Parmesan cheese

Skills: How to make filling that will bind & form well / How to roll out the dough then fill, seal & cut the ravioli

*Menu includes salad and fresh bread*

Middle East Feast
Class 2

Middle East Feast

In this class we delve into the bold and unique flavors of the Middle East. From quick appetizers and fresh salads to hearty meat dishes and rich sauces, we’ll showcase the diversity of ingredients such as lamb, chickpeas, sumac, citrus and an abundance of fresh herbs.

Appetizer Options

Hummus

Ingredients: Chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon & pita

Skills: How to cook chickpeas for hummus / The right consistency & seasoning for the perfect hummus

Fattoush Salad

Ingredients: Romaine lettuce, peppers, parsley, mint, sumac & pita chips

Skills: How to make a vinaigrette / Knife skills with vegetables / Importance of fresh herbs

Beef Kofta with Basmati Rice & Red Harissa

Ingredients: Ground Beef, Herbs, Garlic, Onions, Red Peppers

Skills: How to season, bind and cook kofta / Importance of alliums / How to cook perfect rice / Sauce work

Chicken Shish Taouk with roasted potatoes & toum (white ailoi)

Ingredients: Marinated chicken, yogurt, paprika, za’atar, potatoes, garlic, lemon, olive oil

Skills: How to marinate & grill/roast proteins / How to make an aioli (emulsified egg sauce) / The use and balance of spices & herbs in Middle Eastern cuisine
Dumplings & Rolls
Class 3

Dumplings & Rolls

In this class you will learn the intricacies of some Asian culinary classics. We will explore new ingredients and the techniques required to work with them. In doing so, you will also learn how to make fillings, how to form dumplings and rolls as well as preparing the different sauces that pair with the food. Finishing the class with a better understanding of Asian cuisine.

Dumpling Options

Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai / Vegetable Siu Mai

Ingredients: Ground pork/mushrooms, ginger, soy & wonton

Skills: How to make, fill & form various dumplings / Gain knowledge of interesting ingredients / How to make sauces to pair

Pork Gyoza / Vegetable Gyoza

Ingredients: Ground pork/mushrooms, scallion, cabbage & ginger

Skills: How to make, fill & form gyoza

Spring Rolls (Duck or Veg)

Ingredients: Roasted duck/mushrooms, cabbage, rice noodles

Skills: How to make and season fillings / How to handle and stuff rolls

Rice Paper Rolls (Shrimp or Veg)

Ingredients: Shrimp/Vegetables, rice noodles, herbs

Skills: How to handle rice paper / Sauce pairing (Nuoc Cham or Peanut)

Sushi

Ingredients: Variety of fillings and toppings

Skills: How to season sushi rice / Rolling techniques
Hopeful Romantic
Class 4

Hopeful Romantic

In this class we explore high grade ingredients and pair them with easy recipes to indulge the senses. This class will give you the knowledge and confidence to prepare a nice meal in a simple way for the one who means most to you. (Additional wine pairing optional).

Appetizer Options

Seared Scallops with Cauliflower Puree & Bacon

Ingredients: Scallops, garlic, cauliflower, bacon, cream, butter

Skills: How to pan sear the perfect scallop / Vegetable accompaniments and garnishes

Local Red Snapper Ceviche with Agua Chile

Ingredients: Red snapper, lime, avocado, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeño

Skills: How to pick out fresh fish / How to clean and marinate fish / How to balance acidity, saltiness, and sweetness

Pan Roasted Striploin Steak

Ingredients: NY Striploin steak, asiago braised spinach, whipped potatoes, bordelaise sauce

Skills: How to season, cook & rest meat / Sauce work / How to make velvety whipped potatoes

Roasted Grouper

Ingredients: Grouper, potato confit, tomato jam & gremolata

Skills: How to clean and cook fish / How poach ingredients in oil / How to make a flavorful tomato sauce
Health Conscious
Class 5

Health Conscious

The purpose of this class is to show how to make healthy and nourishing food taste great. Vegetables don’t have to be boring, they can be exciting and adventurous. This meal will show you how to add flavor and texture to your food.

Appetizer Options

Lentil Salad

Ingredients: Lentils, roasted carrots, red onion, garlic, farro, herbs, arugula

Skills: How to cook & season lentils / Knife skills with vegetables

Corn Chowder Soup

Ingredients: Zucchini Pappardelle, Potato, Parsley, Shiitake Mushroom, Chick Peas

Skills: How to make a general soup base / Cooking order in soups / Pasta Shape Vegetables

Roasted Ocean Trout

Ingredients: Trout, wild rice pilaf, roasted beets & romesco

Skills: How to cook crispy fish skin / How to roast peppers and make romesco / How to cook wild rice

Summer Paella

Ingredients: Short grain rice, peppers, tomato, artichoke, zucchini, peas, mushrooms

Skills: How to make Paella / How to make a sofrito base / How to tourné artichokes
Gone Vegan
Class 6

Gone Vegan

Through our vegan cooking class guests will learn how make a vegan friendly meal that they can cook for themselves at home or while entertaining a group of friends. They will also gain knowledge on preparing vegetables, cooking them to their maximum flavour potential and pairing them with other ingredients.

Appetizer Options

Heart of Palm Ceviche

Ingredients: Fried plantain, avocado, cilantro, cucumber & red onion

Skills: How to choose avocados/plantains / Balance of acidity/saltiness/sweetness / How to replace a vegetable for a protein

Beet Salad

Ingredients: Red onion, peppers, parsley, capers, walnut, vegan cheese

Skills: How to make beets taste great! / How to use vinegar to enhance flavour / How to make vegan cheese

Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: Shiitake & button mushroom, spinach, farfale pasta, cashew “sour cream”

Skills: How clean and cook mushrooms / How to use cashews for creaminess

Spicy Vegan Bowl

Ingredients: Sweet potato, black beans, cabbage, chipotle pepper, avocado & farro

Skills: How to use dried peppers / How to make a hearty vegetable bowl / How to marinate vegetables

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