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.
This series covers all you need to know to create spectacular piped and hand-molded cake decorations. After completing the class, students will be able to design and create gorgeous cakes for friends and family. Courses in this series must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: Techniques of Cake Decorating 1. Cake Decorating 2: Rolled fondant; ruffling; extension work; royal icing lacework; brush embroidery; and gum paste flowers.
While handling poultry can seem daunting, it really can be a clucking good time! In Knife Skills 2 you'll discover the fundamental techniques required to transform a whole chicken into popular cuts. We'll cover such topics as trussing and spatchcocking, ensuring you leave with the confidence to tackle any chicken preparation in your home kitchen. No matter how you feel when you enter the class, the class promises to enhance your knowledge of poultry preparation and take your skills to the next level. While not a requirement, it helps to have practiced the skills of Knife Skills 1 before taking this class.
Expand your knowledge and techniques in preparing dishes using fresh pasta dough, homemade sauces, fresh herbs, and more. Over the course of the evening, you will learn to create intricate, trattoria-quality pastas, such as: Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce; Ricotta Cavatelli with Peas, Mint and Lemon; and Spaghetti Carbonara.
The flavorful cuisine of Cuba reflects the country’s Spanish, African and Caribbean influences. From cooling ceviche to hearty ropa vieja, these influences manifest themselves in an array of seafood and meat preparations, not to mention unforgettable side dishes that will make you wonder why you didn't cook Cuban sooner. You will make ropa vieja (shredded flank steak in tomato sauce); pescado enchilado (sea bass in sofrito); frijoles negros (black beans Cuban-style); rice and tostones (savory fried plantains).
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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