This sumptuous dinner is the perfect cap to your special day, whether you, your sweetie, or both of you are vegetarians. With Chef Melanie Underwood, you'll make and enjoy a feast of: Gougeres; Chickpea Fritters; Tagliatelle Vegetarian Bolognese with Burrata; Gnudi with a WIld Mushroom Sauce; Beet Tartare; Warm Fava Bean Salad with a Blood Orange Vinaigrette; Coconut Panna Cotta with Sauteed Figs and a Pomegranate Glaze; Spiced Chocolate Truffles; and to drink, a Kir Royale.
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.
Do you need an antidote for the cold weather? Can that antidote never be too rich or too flavorful? How about spending a whole evening with lush red wines from around the world and hearty cheeses that match them? Richard Vayda, ICE's director of wine studies, will discuss cheesemaking and cheese service, as well as red wine and food pairing, as you sip and eat the evening away. We'll taste at least eight wines, plus matching cheeses.
Make the one-pot profusion of Spanish flavors that paella comprises --- seafood, chicken, chorizo, rice and more --- come to life. You'll learn to make masterful cuttlefish-ink paella and paella from Valencia, in addition to some spectacular Spanish tapas. Your menu includes: garlic shrimp; tortilla española; arroz negro paella; and paella valenciana (paella with shrimp, chicken and chorizo).
From the Portuguese-influenced cuisine of Goa to the wonderful sweets of Bengal, Indian cuisine has multiple regional variations, and is generally characterized by perfect spice and flavor combinations. You will learn to identify these spices, along with shopping and storing tips, and will make a masala spice blend. Your menu is vegetarian and will consist of: pakora; cilantro-coconut chutney; goobi (cauliflower) tikka masala; saag paneer and pulao (rice pilaf ).
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!
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