while these menus are delicious, the main focus of this class is to concentrate on knife skills.

each CLASS will teach you:

what to look for in a knife

how to sharpen a knife

how to use a steel

how to grip your knife

basic knife cuts

rough chop, chop, rondelle, bias, bâtonnet, dice, julienne, brunoise, chiffonade, mince,

how to care for your knife

easy techniques to gather your ingredients as well as keep your work station clean

what type of cutting boards are best for your needs

skills to become more confident in the kitchen

learn how to remove the skin on a fish or remove the silverskin on meat (available with specific menus)

bring your knives for us to sharpen in class if you would like

MENUS

FIRST COURSE

Chopped salad with scratch made vinaigrette, Garlic Herb Bread

Cucumber Salad with Soy Sauce and Sesame Oil

Broccoli, Celery and Red Onion Salad with Bacon

Orange and Red Onion Salad with Olives and Mint

Black Bean, Corn and Red Onion Salad with Cilantro and Lime

second course

Chopped Vegetable Soup with Chicken or Beef Options Available, Garlic Bread with Herbs

Vegetarian Paella with Optional Shrimp

Vegetable Wok Stir Fry with Crispy Rice

Chicken or Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo, Pineapple Salsa, Grilled Peppers and Onions, Sour Cream

Oven Baked Cod with Herb Crust (you will learn how to remove the skin on fish)

Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Honey Sauce (you will learn how to remove silverskin on meat)

Pasta (not scratch made) with Primavera Sauce, Bruschetta with Tomatoes,Basil and Garlic

If using this class as a bespoke class select a dessert.

DESSERT

Fruit and Citrus Parfait with Limoncello Cream and Honey Drizzle

Bananas Foster

Fruit and Citrus Dessert Salsa served with Assorted Sorbet