Frosted & Filled Cupcakes

Of the many steakhouses in the U.S., few have a “signature dish.” Among those that do, their claims to fame range from sides and sweets to the steaks themselves. In this cooking class, you’ll prepare a multi-course meal of signature dishes from America’s most renowned steakhouses. Recipes include: chopped salad with hearts of palm, artichoke hearts, and blue cheese from Morton's in Chicago; skirt steak with red wine mojo and orange salsa from Chef Allen's in Aventura, Florida; German-style hash brown potatoes from Peter Luger in Brooklyn, New York; plus mushrooms and onions from Morton's.

For a flash course on all the basics you need to make a varied and impressive meal, look no further. With a professional chef, you'll gain the skills vital for moving through any simple menu with ease. You'll practice knife skills, roasting vegetables, cooking proteins with a pan sauce and a vinaigrette. Then you'll use what you learned as you make a menu of: popovers; sautéed chicken with classic pan sauce; roasted root vegetable salad with fresh herb dressing and garlic mashed potatoes.

Discover the vibrant flavors of the Philippines in "Essentials of Filipino Cooking." This hands-on class teaches you to prepare iconic Filipino dishes cherished in homes across the archipelago. Master Chicken Adobo, with its savory-sour tang, and learn to make perfect Pancit noodles. You'll also prepare rich, vegetable-forward Pinakbet with Pork; creamy, coconut-infused Ginataang Kalabasa at Sitaw; and savory, citrusy Bistek Tagalog, all served with fluffy white rice. Gain essential skills and authentic ingredient insights – then bring the warmth and complexity of Filipino cuisine home to your kitchen.

The South is quite possibly the most delicious region in the country. It's hard not to love its fried...well, its fried everything, plus its braised vegetables and its mile-high pies and cakes. In the land of biscuits and sweet tea, life centers around mealtimes. Come learn a few of those Southern favorites, including: pimento cheese; Southern fried chicken; slow-roasted barbecue ribs; biscuits with honey butter; and braised collard greens. You will sip on sweet tea to complete your feast.