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