Ana Ros is the Slovenian chef at Hisa Franko, No. 38 on the 2019 World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. She was named the World’s Best Female Chef in 2017 and starred on Netflix’s "Chef’s Table," season 2 episode 5. Considered the spokesperson of Slovenian gastronomy, Chef Ana is known for modernizing traditional food from the Soca Valley, on the Italian border, where her restaurant is located. Self-taught, Chef Ana draws inspiration from the seasons, locality, travel, and her own character and femininity. Prior to her dinner at the James Beard House, she’ll visit our campus to demonstrate two signature dishes: compa s skuto, fermented cheese and smoked chocolate, and "a masterpiece," apple and goat milk croissant filled with rosehip, roasted apple ice cream and beeswax English cream.
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.
Learn how to make the dumplings from throughout Asia - all hands-on. We'll also create perfect dipping sauces. In this make and take class, you'll prepare: steamed shrimp shao mai with orange dipping sauce; deep fried chicken wontons; pork and chive pot-stickers with black vinegar dipping sauce and vegetable gyoza with spicy dipping sauce.
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.
Take a page from one of the world's most romantic countries (and cuisines) as you and your partner produce flavor-packed French favorites and gain new culinary knowledge. We'll make a complete meal that highlights the best ingredients and preparations France has to offer, including: tuna niçoise tartine; butter lettuce salad with radish and avocado in a creamy lemon-dijon dressing; coq au vin and pommes aligot.
Master the art of baking perfect Focaccia in this hands-on class! Discover the secrets to a satisfyingly textured flatbread, from mixing the simple dough to achieving an airy crumb and crisp crust. Learn expert techniques for hydration, the crucial first rise, and the signature dimpling. Elevate your Focaccia with gourmet toppings: thinly sliced Yukon gold potatoes, sweet caramelized yellow onions, vibrant plum tomatoes, fragrant fresh rosemary, rich grated parmesan, and briny Kalamata olives. Leave with the confidence to bake exquisite Focaccia and impress with sophisticated flavor combinations!
Ranked as America’s Best Culinary School (USAToday 2019), our roster of Chef-Instructors have run top kitchens around the globe.