Basic Cooking Techniques
These classes can be taken individually or as a series at a discount. 
Please call 917-843-9427 or write for more information.  

Knife Skills 101
I've gotten tons of requests for a knife skills class, so here it is.   We'll take out those beautiful knives you've bought and have no idea how to use, one by one, and put them to work slicing, dicing and chopping to create a fantastic crudite assortment and fruit salad.
Basic Techniques: Roasting
Roast Chicken with Herbs and New Potatoes
Roast Halibut in cartoccio with Citrus and Olives
Roasted Root Vegetable Medley
Apple Cranberry Crisp
Basic Techniques: Stews and Braises
Braised Chicken with Preserved Lemon and Olives
Steamed Mussels with Thai Curry
Ropa Vieja (Cuban Braised Flank Steak)
Pears Poached in Port Wine
Basic Techniques: Grilling and Broiling
Teriyaki Grilled Flank Steak
Grilled Vegetable Ratatouille
Broiled Salmon with Tomatoes and Balsamic Vinegar
Grilled Pineapple with Vanilla Glaze
Basic Techniques: Sautes and Pan Sauces
Steak au Poivre
Cuban Style Garlic Shrimp
Wilted Tuscan Kale with Garlic and Lemon
Bananas Foster
Brunch Favorites
Homemade Breakfast Sausage with Sage
Scones with dried currants
Dave’s Amazing Pancakes
Cheddar Bacon and Roasted Pepper Frittata