Make-and-Take Dumplings

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder --- and less safe --- than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well-equipped kitchen. This class remedies all these basic issues: You will learn how to slice, dice, chop, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. This class will even guide you through the practice of keeping your knives sharp and handling them correctly.

Interested in opening a food business? Learn what's critical to know before you start, such as the importance of a solid business plan, why your operating agreement is so important, negotiating a lease to your benefit, what type of company structure to create (and why), what type of investor you should look for, simplifying the mystery of marketing and much more. Rick Camac has owned, operated, consulted, managed and licensed many venues over a 20 year career. He is considered an industry expert in many areas, is a strategic advisor to both private and public companies and has his own consulting business.

Bold whiskey and hearty steakhouse dishes make the perfect couple. You will make a meal that puts whiskey to use, including: ricotta toast with bourbon-bacon jam; New York strip steak with mushroom-whiskey sauce; whiskey glazed carrots and hash browns.

In this course, you'll learn the techniques to prepare four simple and delicious seafood dishes. The chef instructor will share tips and tricks for selecting the best seafood, and you'll sit down to your completed menu of: refreshing shrimp salad with herbal vinaigrette; Thai curry mussels; fish tacos; steamed fish en papillote with vegetable ribbons, citrus and herbs.