Chocolate-based offerings form the foundation of many dessert menus. In this part demo, part hands-on class with ICE creative director Michael Laiskonis, students will explore applications of this versatile ingredient in the restaurant setting. Contemporary plated desserts will be constructed, highlighting chocolate’s supporting role in a wide range of components, including pastry doughs, creams, frozen elements and décor.
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.
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.
Immerse yourself in the food traditions of French cuisine with "French Classics: Coq Au Vin and Boeuf Bourguignon." You’ll make two dishes that define rustic French cooking: rich, wine-infused Coq Au Vin (learning to braise chicken to tender perfection) and hearty, slow-cooked Boeuf Bourguignon (learning to layer and amplify deep umami flavors). You’ll also make Haricots Verts Amandine and velvety Cauliflower Puree. Take a “tour-de-food” in this course that teaches essential techniques and cornerstone dishes of the French countryside
Let's eat like we're in Italy, from the apps all the way through to a rich dessert! These dishes put you back in that Mediterranean mindset...even if you've never been there. Make and sit down to this warm, comforting Italian banquet of: fried zucchini with Parmesan; veal saltimbocca alla romana; spaghetti carbonara; cavolfiore alla napoletana (cauliflower with raisins and pine nuts).
Join us for a festive and flavorful Thanksgiving cooking class where we'll guide you through crafting a holiday spread that will impress your guests and warm your heart. In this hands-on class, you'll learn to prepare a selection of classic and innovative side dishes that capture the essence of Thanksgiving. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a holiday novice, this class will equip you with the skills and confidence to create a memorable Thanksgiving feast. Roll up your sleeves, bring your appetite, and let's cook up some Thanksgiving magic together! In this class you will make Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Cranberry Orange Walnut Relish, Haricot Vert and Wild Mushroom Soufflé, Pineapple Glazed Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage, Celery, and Green Apple.
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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