With the abundance of spring's offerings grown in the Hudson Valley, it is easy to put together a simple yet delectable meal consisting of produce and protein found not far from our urban home. An easy walk to the nearest farmers' market can provide all of the ingredients necessary for a delicious and conscientious meal. Anthony Sasso, chef de cuisine at Casa Mono, will discuss the importance of sustainability and lead you through the preparation of ingredients that have traveled very few miles from the farm to your table. You'll make: Grilled Asparagus with Warm Organic Eggs; Curried Beets and Carrots with Lime Yogurt and Coriander; Dandelions with Fresh Ricotta and Pork Belly; Fluke with Brown Butter and Roasted Broccoli; Shrimp on Toast with Red Mustard Greens; Farm-Raised Chicken with Mushy Peas and Caramel Mint; Monkfish Medallions with Creamed Spinach and Shiitake; and Squash Blossom Tortilla with Ramps.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
You will work in teams to execute the class menu. At the end of class, participants gather to enjoy the food they have prepared. Wine is served with meals in most classes. All class menus are subject to change. While a snack platter is offered in both morning and evening classes, you may want to consider a light snack before joining us for class. Students are encouraged to bring a light lunch or dinner to all pastry classes.
Our intensive Techniques of Cake Baking course provides you with a repertoire of classics, such as layer cakes, individual cakes and specialty cakes. You will also learn to prepare loaf cakes, such as pound cake, as well as a variety of icings. Finally, you will acquire the skills to assemble cakes for special occasions.
Sushi-making doesn't have to be limited to the view from a seat at your local Japanese restaurant. Bring the sushi bar home by practicing your skills at preparing nigiri (sashimi fish on top of thumb-size, compact sushi rice), perfecting the texture of rice, and learning the proper techniques to create a stellar hand roll. Once you've gotten the basics down, you will try your hand at: sushi rice; maki and futomaki rolls (both thin and thick), inside-out rolls; nigiri and temaki (hand roll).. You will soon learn that sushi is something you too can master.
Although it contains vast areas of arid landscape, the Middle East is a fertile spot on the culinary map. Over the years, various empires have ruled the region's countries, leaving their imprint on the colorful, aromatic and diverse flavors. Recipes are dominated by spice blends, in-season vegetables and fruits, grains, olives and olive oil, nuts, herbs, and pickled and preserved foods. From Beirut, the “Paris of the Middle East,” to Jerusalem, considered the oldest city in the world, you will get a taste of the incredible culinary heritage with a magnificent vegetarian menu of hummus; tabbouleh; spicy falafel, tahini sauce; baba ghanoush and homemade pita.
This fun class is especially designed for chile-heads. Couples will collaborate to cook an international menu that hits every region of the hot-and-spicy world --- along with cooling, refreshing cocktails. Your menu includes: blistered shishito peppers; Nigerian beef suya skewers; Korean buldak ("fiery chicken"); cooling cucumber salad; and Thai iced tea.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.
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