The history, culture and geography of Morocco are all richly evocative. It is easy to imagine yourself sipping mint tea while sitting on a terrace in Casablanca or Marrakech, or hiking the Atlas Mountains. The cuisine of Morocco reflects its Berber, Mediterranean, African and European influences, with a generous use of powerful spices. In this class, you will make some of the most acclaimed dishes of the Moroccan repertoire, including: grilled kefta (lamb) kebabs; chicken tagine with preserved lemons and olives; sweet spiced couscous; carrot salad with lemon-herb dressing and harissa.
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.
Israel, considered the center of the universe in ancient times, is at the juncture of Europe, Asia and Africa, with its coast on the Mediterranean. Its cuisine reflects the influences of all of the cultures around it, and the refugees who have settled there in modern times. You'll explore modern and traditional Israeli cooking when you make: cheese bourekas (flaky pastry-filled puffs); fried cauliflower with tahini sauce; chicken meatballs in tomato sauce with toasted Israeli couscous; and fattoush (pita salad).
Combine light, flaky crust and seasonal summer fruit fillings to wow any crowd! ICE pastry chefs will give you all the secrets for making a perfect pie crust, teaching you the same techniques and tips used by ICE career pastry grads at New York's top restaurants. Working in teams of two, you'll make two 6-inch pies from scratch. Choose from: strawberry rhubarb crumble; peach pie with almond crumble; blueberry lattice; and cherry lattice.
Provence is a land of sun-drenched beaches, olive groves, lavender fields and, of course, great wines and food. Known primarily for its beautiful multihued rosés, the appellation additionally presents a varied landscape of delicious wine styles of every type --- traditional sparkling, floral-scented whites and berry-rich reds --- making this region a perfect wine stop! Having once served as maître d'hôtel of a Provençal restaurant, Richard Vayda, ICE's resident sommelier, will be your ideal guide through an evening exploring some of the unique gems of this area. Regional cheeses and other nibbles will accompany the tasting, which will include at least eight wine selections.
One of the world's oldest cultures, China has a complex cuisine, with a range of regional dishes often not found anywhere outside of the country. Some techniques, ingredients and dishes are similar throughout all of China; this Essentials class focuses on those, giving you a well-rounded overview of Chinese food and culinary culture. From stir-frying and braising to steaming and red cooking, you will learn to use traditional Chinese techniques to make a menu that includes: scallion pancakes with dipping sauce; red-cooked chicken with rice; dan dan noodles; and Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce.
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