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.
Often heralded as one of the most difficult wine regions to understand, Burgundy can actually be a delight once you understand how to enjoy its treasures. Richard Vayda, ICE's resident sommelier, says the secret is simply to taste these brilliant wines. So, join us for our grand tour of the Bourgogne, exploring major subregions and villages, south to north, in this delicious and fascinating wine area. Richard searches the ICE cellar to find some lovely aged Burgundies to pair with younger samples, offering a true overview of the Bourgogne. The special tasting will feature at least 9 wines and regional cheeses, of course.
These exciting international dishes are ideal for accompanying delicious craft cocktails, providing a mouthwatering focus for any cosmopolitan gathering! Join us to make small bites and spreads that will amp up your parties and go perfectly with some tipples. Together, we'll make and enjoy cocktails and bites from around the world, including: gruyere gougères; Moroccan lamb kebabs with chermoula sauce; salmon rillettes and brioche toast; polenta bites with roasted tomatoes; spiced nuts and Greyhound Martinis and Whiskey Sours.
Learn the basic techniques of pastry and baking in this 12-session class. The course familiarizes students with the recipes and concepts used by professional bakers and pastry chefs, which form the basis of every competent baker's repertoire. The program investigates a broad range of pastries - both classic and modern - to provide a full understanding of all baking categories.
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.
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.