ICE is pleased to welcome back Chef Philippe Rigollot to teach his third hands-on class at ICE for industry professionals in NYC. His dessert philosophy is to highlight fruity flavors and not emphasize sweetness; he tries to play with different textures and temperatures, and aims for simple but striking presentations. In this three-day class, you will work with Chef Rigollot to create a variety of his signature entremet cakes and tarts, macarons, and petits gateaux featuring recipes from Patisserie Philippe Rigollot in Annecy, France. Chef Rigollot was awarded the Meilleur Ouvrier de France (M.O.F.) In 2007, as documented in the 2009 movie "Kings of Pastry" (watch the dramatic documentary on iTunes). Chef Rigollot began his pastry career helping his mother’s boss after school in a local bakery. He has worked for two 3-star Michelin restaurants, including Maison Pic, where he met his wife, Elodie, an experienced chocolatier. Chef Rigollot became a world champion in the 2005 Coupe du Monde du Patisserie, and has since been voted best pastry chef of France by his peers.
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.
Whether you like your pizza with a thick or a thin crust, with tons of sauce or no tomato at all, this class will give you a repertoire that includes just about everyone’s favorite. You’ll start by learning to make pizza dough, and while the dough is rising, prepare various toppings. You’ll learn the best baking techniques and work hands-on to make the following: pizza dough; tomato sauce; pesto sauce; pizza toppings including prosciutto, fresh herbs and sautéed vegetables; and dessert pizza with Nutella and fresh fruit.
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 ).
If you're ready to take a deep dive into the world of fish butchery, this class is for you. Join us to learn the art of breaking down both round and flat fish with skill and finesse. From perfecting filleting technique to deskinning and deboning, you'll leave with the confidence to handle a variety of fish preparations in your own kitchen. This class will provide a foundation for you to feel confident tackling fish butchery. While not a requirement, it helps to have practiced the skills of Knife Skills 1 before taking this class.
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