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.
                    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.
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).
Planning a holiday dinner or gathering? Wondering what to pair with those varied rich feasts? Looking for some festive beverages to serve a group? Whether you are searching for something different to imbibe for the holidays or just want to share some classic holiday refreshments, this class will give you ideas them all. Our resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, will host a tasting and discussion of wine and other beverage pairings for the coming entertaining season, whether for a party spread, buffet, dinner or that special dessert. Appropriate festive snacks will be served, and the evening will be topped off with a rich homemade eggnog!
On Sundays in Italian neighborhoods in Brooklyn, families gather for hearty dinners of Italian-American favorites. You will enjoy the preparation of a generous Sunday dinner including: bucatini with meatballs, sweet sausage and Sunday gravy; chicken cacciatore with polenta; fennel layered with potatoes and breadcrumbs; and broccoli salad.
Emilia-Romagna, which stretches between the Adriatic coast, northern Tuscany, and the Po Valley, is one of the most prolific agricultural regions of Italy. It is known for its pasta, balsamic vinegar, Parma ham and Parmigiano-Reggiano, among a wealth of other products. While enjoying wines such as Sangiovese and Barbera, you will learn to make traditional dishes that include: brodetto fish stew; cotechino con lenticchie; chicken cacciatore with creamy polenta; and warm zabaglione with Marsala wine for dessert.
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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