Tired of those gimmicky prix fixe dinners on the holiday? This Valentine's Day, come to ICE to celebrate your love. Led by Chef Melanie Cecilio, you will make and enjoy an elegant meal that will absolutely beat any tasting menu in town. On your night in, you will prepare: Arugula, Pear, and Candied Walnuts with Raspberry Vinaigrette; Individual Beef Wellington; Potage Crécy (classic carrot creamed soup); Calamansi Sorbet; and a Bittersweet Chocolate Soufflé with Grand Marnier and Crème Anglaise.
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.
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!
Join Today Show food stylist Katie Stilo and Emmy Award-winning chef Anthony Contrino for a festive, hands-on class that brings the art of food styling to the holiday table. You’ll sip a welcome cocktail while learning the insider techniques used to make Thanksgiving spreads shine on television, in magazines, and across social media. From carving and styling the perfect turkey platter to mastering the mashed potato swirl, we’ll walk you through menu planning, prop selection, and creating a stunning tablescape that’s camera-ready and celebration-worthy. With live demos, pro tools, and interactive moments, this class blends storytelling, practical know-how, and holiday inspiration—ending, of course, with a shared bite of the beautifully styled feast.
Braising - searing at a high temperature, then finishing in a liquid at a lower temperature to infuse flavor - can add umami and more to pretty much any meal! And the best part is, it creates tender, juicy dishes with a minimum of effort. We'll master this technique as we make a braised banquet of: Guinness-braised short ribs with creamy polenta; braised chicken thighs with mushrooms and balsamic vinegar and braised fennel.
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.
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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