Make Korean appetizers, banchan, meat and soup just as acclaimed restaurateur Chef Sohui makes them at her home and in her restaurants. Born in Seoul, Sohui Kim (a New Yorker since the age of 10) is an ICE graduate who's worked with Dan Barber and Michael Anthony at Blue Hill and Anita Lo at Annisa. She opened and owns the acclaimed Brooklyn restaurants The Good Fork and Insa, and is the author of the highly regarded "The Good Fork Cookbook" and "Korean Home Cooking." Your authentic menu consists of: kimchi pancakes; potato stewed in soy sauce; charred eggplant with white soy and chiles; stuffed perilla leaves; watercress namul; bulgogi beef with lettuce, rice and ssam jang; and soondubu (silken tofu stew with seafood). Everyone will receive a copy of Chef Sohui's latest cookbook, "Korean Home Cooking."
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.
Experience the art of plant-based dim sum in this hands-on class, where you'll craft a variety of vegan bites inspired by classic dim sum flavors. Learn traditional techniques and plant-based adaptations to dumplings, spring rolls, buns, and rice porridge, and pair them all with fragrant tea and a sweet dessert. Students will work in groups to prepare Chili Crisp Smoked Tofu & Scallion Gyoza; Five Spice Mushroom Spring Rolls with Apricot Ginger Sauce; Sweet Hoisin Eggplant & Crushed Peanut Steamed Buns; Ginger Scallion Congee with XO Glazed Seitan Crumbles; and Chrysanthemum Goji Tea with Dark Chocolate Red Bean Truffles. (Note: This class is vegan.)
Biting into fresh-caught seafood, just off the grill with a squeeze of lemon, is summer at its best. In this class, your chef will lead you through a complete seafood grilling menu, perfect for a party or a simple dinner. You will make: gazpacho with grilled shrimp; grilled squid with navy bean salad; Spanish style monkfish skewers; and charred corn, tomato and avocado salad.
These delightful cupcakes come in a range of flavors and frostings, not to mention some well-matched fillings. As we make the cakes, fillings and frostings from scratch, we'll pair strawberry with vanilla, chocolate with white chocolate ganache, peanut butter with chocolate icing, and even birthday cupcakes with a piñata surprise of sprinkles inside. Your cupcake menu: strawberry shortcake with vanilla bean cake and whipped vanilla bean buttercream; chocolate trio with dark chocolate cake, white chocolate ganache and milk chocolate frosting; birthday "piñata" cupcakes with sprinkle buttercream; and peanut butter and chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.
Much more than just Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc, these two relatively recent world wine powerhouses make some of the most delicious wines available, in every category and every style. This tasting with ICE’s resident sommelier, Richard Vayda, explores the regions' no-holds-barred range of wines---from big, fruity reds to nuanced Pinot Noirs to traditionally produced sparkling wines. A look at each country’s geography, labeling, and complementing cheeses will be included. You'll explore the world’s quintessential winemaking regions in depth. Learn what makes each terroir unique, the characteristics of New and Old World vintages, and the definitive grapes and blends that make each region deserving of special attention. Along with each wine, you'll taste a selection of cheeses from that region, tastily illustrating the culinary adage: "What grows together, goes together"!
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