Cooking Class Menus

All classes are hands-on and designed to be completed in one session. Times vary on skillset but most are 2 hours.

Sushi & Japanese Classics

Basic Sushi Rolling: California Roll & Spicy Tuna Roll (Focus: Perfect Sushi Rice and Basic Rolling)

Gyoza Dumpling Making: Pan-Seared Pork/Veggie Gyoza with Dipping Sauce (Focus: Folding Techniques and Filling Prep)

Simple Noodle Bowl: Quick Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry Udon (Focus: Wok/Pan Frying and Sauce Balance)

Japanese Comfort Food: Chicken Katsu (Cutlet) with Tonkatsu Sauce (Focus: Breading and Shallow Frying)

Pasta & Pizza

Handmade Pasta: Fettuccine: Fresh Egg Fettuccine with Cacio e Pepe Sauce (Focus: Dough Making and Rolling/Cutting)

The Perfect Pizza: Classic Margherita Pizza with Simple Dough (Focus: Dough Stretching and Topping Balance)

Gnocchi from Scratch: Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter Sage Sauce (Focus: Dough Texture and Poaching Techniques)

Stuffed Pasta: Ravioli: Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli (using Pre-Made Dough) (Focus: Filling and Sealing Techniques)

Mexican Fiesta

Street Taco Fundamentals: Carne Asada Tacos, Salsa Verde & Guacamole (Focus: Meat Searing and Quick Salsa)

Homemade Tamales: Simple Chicken or Cheese Tamales (Focus: Masa Preparation and Wrapping)

Perfect Enchiladas: Chicken Enchiladas with Homemade Red Chili Sauce (Focus: Sauce Roasting and Rolling)

Quesadilla & Mole: Chicken Quesadillas with Simple Mole Sauce (Focus: Cheese Blending and Quick Mole/Sauce)

Thai Essentials

Authentic Pad Thai: Shrimp or Tofu Pad Thai with Tamarind Sauce (Focus: Wok Technique and Flavor Balance)

Quick Thai Curry: Green or Red Curry with Chicken and Jasmine Rice (Focus: Coconut Milk Tempering and Seasoning)

Fresh Spring Rolls: Summer Rolls (Vietnamese style) with Peanut Sauce (Focus: Rice Paper Rolling and Dipping Sauce)

Mango Sticky Rice & Soup: Tom Yum Soup and Simple Mango Sticky Rice Dessert (Focus: Broth Balancing and Sweet Rice Cooking)

Global / International

French Steakhouse: Pan-Seared Steak and Quick Pan Sauce (Focus: Searing Technique and Resting Meat)

Indian Spices 101: Butter Chicken (or Tikka Masala) and Naan (Focus: Spice Bloom and Creamy Sauce)

Mediterranean Mezze: Homemade Hummus and Falafel (Focus: Blending and Frying/Baking)

Peruvian Ceviche & Sides: Classic Fish Ceviche (Quick-Cured) with Plantain Chips (Focus: Citrus Curing and Acid Balance)

Vietnamese Pho: Quick Chicken Pho Broth with Fresh Herb Prep (Focus: Broth Flavoring and Noodle Assembly)

Quick Chinese Stir-Fry: General Tso's Chicken and White Rice (Focus: High-Heat Wok Cooking and Sauce Thickening)

Korean Kitchen

Essential Korean BBQ: Bulgogi (Marinated Beef) and Quick Kimchi Slaw (Focus: Marinating, Searing, and Flavor Pairing)

Japchae & Savory Pancakes: Glass Noodle Stir-Fry (Japchae) and Kimchi Jeon (Pancake) (Focus: Noodle Texture and Batter Technique)

Simple Bibimbap Bowl: Customized Rice Bowl with Gochujang Sauce and Fried Egg (Focus: Vegetable Prep and Sauce Mixing)

Latin Fusion (Global Crossover)

Spicy Fusion Tacos: Korean BBQ Beef Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Crema (Focus: Cross-Cultural Flavor Pairing and Quick Pickles)

Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei: Quick Tuna Tiradito (Sashimi-style sliced fish with Aji Amarillo sauce) (Focus: Knife Skills and Acidic Marinades)

Southwest Empanadas: Filled Empanadas (Dough using store-bought) with Chorizo/Black Bean filling and Avocado Crema (Focus: Filling Consistency and Dough Sealing)

Steak & American Classics

The Perfect Pan-Seared Steak: Classic Ribeye/Sirloin with Compound Herb Butter and Creamy Mashed Potatoes (Focus: Searing, Resting, and Emulsification)

Gourmet Burgers & Buns: Custom Beef Patties (or Veggie) and Quick Caramelized Onions (Focus: Patty Forming and Topping Prep)

Comfort Food Mac & Cheese: Three-Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Breadcrumb Topping (Focus: Roux Making and Béchamel Sauce)

Brunch Favorites

Eggs Benedict Mastered: Classic Poached Eggs, Hollandaise Sauce, and Simple Bacon/Canadian Bacon (Focus: Poaching Technique and Emulsified Sauce)

Fluffy Pancakes & Toppings: Buttermilk Pancakes/Waffles with Homemade Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (Focus: Batter Consistency and Whipping Techniques)

Savory Shakshuka: Eggs Poached in a Spiced Tomato and Pepper Sauce with Crusty Bread (Focus: Simmering and Flavor Depth)

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