Milk and its constituent dairy products are among the most widely used products in both the sweet and the savory kitchen. In this demo with James Beard Award-winning Pastry Chef Michael Laiskonis, students will see this simple yet complex ingredient broken down into its most basic components, in order to better understand how they behave when applied to any number of cooking methods. Demonstrated recipes and methods will include: Cultured Butter; Fresh Ricotta; Ice Cream; Custards; and Mousses.
One 4 Hour Lesson
Level 3
$195
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.
Master the art of baking perfect Focaccia in this hands-on class! Discover the secrets to a satisfyingly textured flatbread, from mixing the simple dough to achieving an airy crumb and crisp crust. Learn expert techniques for hydration, the crucial first rise, and the signature dimpling. Elevate your Focaccia with gourmet toppings: thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes, sweet caramelized yellow onions, vibrant plum tomatoes, fragrant fresh rosemary, rich grated parmesan, and briny Kalamata olives. Leave with the confidence to bake exquisite Focaccia and impress with sophisticated flavor combinations!
All About Technique: Eggs is a skills-focused class exploring eggs in their many forms. You’ll practice making omelets, crisp-edged fried eggs, silky poached eggs, and tender hard-cooked eggs, while also mastering mayonnaise from scratch. The class emphasizes precision and technique to build confidence with this versatile ingredient.
Learn how to make the dumplings from throughout Asia - all hands-on. We'll also create perfect dipping sauces. In this make and take class, you'll prepare: steamed shrimp shao mai with orange dipping sauce; deep fried chicken wontons; pork and chive pot-stickers with black vinegar dipping sauce and vegetable gyoza with spicy dipping sauce.
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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