Cutlery 101 -- Knife Skills, Selection and Techniques
This class provides the student with critical information needed to purchase high
quality knives and how to use them safely and correctly. Basic and advanced
techniques are demonstrated and practiced. The student will learn the skills
necessary to be efficient in food preparation such as proper grip, proper food
holding, paring, peeling, boning, knife care and sharpening.
Sauces 101 -- Turning Everyday Meal into Gastronomic Delights
Learn the fundamental techniques required to make the classic five “mother
sauces” and their variations. We'll span the range from delicate wine sauces to
robust Bar-B-Que sauces. You'll learn the fundamentals of making your own stocks
that are the critical foundation to many sauces. Your homemade stocks are always
richer and lack the artificial flavorings, preservatives and excess salt commonly
found in store-bought stocks (which are little more than flavored water).
Grilling 101 -- Mastering the Fast, Fiery and Flavorful Art of Grilling
In a rush but want a tasty meal? Grill it! Grill the entire meal. In the time it takes for
the grill to get hot, you can do all the prep needed to prepare a great meal for your
family and friends.
You will learn which cuts of meat are appropriate for grilling and how to cook them
such that they are juicy and tender and not raw or tough as shoe leather. Because
the cooking times are so short, the margin of error for this style of cooking is very
narrow. I will teach you the tips, tricks and traps of grilling such that you can throw
a party that will be the talk of the neighborhood for some time to come.
It's not all about the meat; you will learn how to grill vegetables, roast stuffed
tomatoes, bake desserts, and the art of grilling pizzas! Yes, pizzas. Why heat up
your house in the summer when you already have a great cook station in your own
backyard?
Bar-B-Que 101 -- Mastering the Low and Slow Art of BBQ
Many confuse Bar-B-Que with grilling. The two techniques are as different as
spinach and ice cream. Grilling is fast cooking small tender meats at or above 550
degrees F, while BBQ is slow cooking larger and tougher meats at temperatures
not exceeding 250 degrees F, hopefully with a lot of smoke involved.
You will learn how to turn tough “peasant” meats into juicy tender mouth-watering
explosions of delight. This style of cooking requires an investment of time, patience
and a smoker, but you and your family and guests will be amazed and bragging
about your creations for weeks. We will discuss and select the cuts appropriate for
Bar-B-Queing, as well as their preparation prior to cooking, including cutting,
brining, marinating with rubs, mop sauces, and more. If you do not have a smoker, I
will show you how to build a makeshift smoker that will do just fine. I will also
demonstrate the use of a stove-top smoker, well suited for quick smoking of small
delicate meats such a shrimp, fish, chicken and sausage.
There is little more tantalizing than the smell of smoldering wood drifting about your
neighborhood, driving your neighbors crazy with jealousy. This class is well suited
for groups up to 5 people.
This class provides the student with critical information needed to purchase high
quality knives and how to use them safely and correctly. Basic and advanced
techniques are demonstrated and practiced. The student will learn the skills
necessary to be efficient in food preparation such as proper grip, proper food
holding, paring, peeling, boning, knife care and sharpening.
Sauces 101 -- Turning Everyday Meal into Gastronomic Delights
Learn the fundamental techniques required to make the classic five “mother
sauces” and their variations. We'll span the range from delicate wine sauces to
robust Bar-B-Que sauces. You'll learn the fundamentals of making your own stocks
that are the critical foundation to many sauces. Your homemade stocks are always
richer and lack the artificial flavorings, preservatives and excess salt commonly
found in store-bought stocks (which are little more than flavored water).
Grilling 101 -- Mastering the Fast, Fiery and Flavorful Art of Grilling
In a rush but want a tasty meal? Grill it! Grill the entire meal. In the time it takes for
the grill to get hot, you can do all the prep needed to prepare a great meal for your
family and friends.
You will learn which cuts of meat are appropriate for grilling and how to cook them
such that they are juicy and tender and not raw or tough as shoe leather. Because
the cooking times are so short, the margin of error for this style of cooking is very
narrow. I will teach you the tips, tricks and traps of grilling such that you can throw
a party that will be the talk of the neighborhood for some time to come.
It's not all about the meat; you will learn how to grill vegetables, roast stuffed
tomatoes, bake desserts, and the art of grilling pizzas! Yes, pizzas. Why heat up
your house in the summer when you already have a great cook station in your own
backyard?
Bar-B-Que 101 -- Mastering the Low and Slow Art of BBQ
Many confuse Bar-B-Que with grilling. The two techniques are as different as
spinach and ice cream. Grilling is fast cooking small tender meats at or above 550
degrees F, while BBQ is slow cooking larger and tougher meats at temperatures
not exceeding 250 degrees F, hopefully with a lot of smoke involved.
You will learn how to turn tough “peasant” meats into juicy tender mouth-watering
explosions of delight. This style of cooking requires an investment of time, patience
and a smoker, but you and your family and guests will be amazed and bragging
about your creations for weeks. We will discuss and select the cuts appropriate for
Bar-B-Queing, as well as their preparation prior to cooking, including cutting,
brining, marinating with rubs, mop sauces, and more. If you do not have a smoker, I
will show you how to build a makeshift smoker that will do just fine. I will also
demonstrate the use of a stove-top smoker, well suited for quick smoking of small
delicate meats such a shrimp, fish, chicken and sausage.
There is little more tantalizing than the smell of smoldering wood drifting about your
neighborhood, driving your neighbors crazy with jealousy. This class is well suited
for groups up to 5 people.
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101 Series Overview