Cooking Techniques Classes in NYC, New York

Everything you ever need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using the most important tool in the kitchen. We will have 8-inch chef's knives for you to practice on, but you are also welcome to bring your own knife. And so you have something to cook with all your expertly chopped ingredients, we'll also make: Vegetable Minestrone...

We will explore all the different ways to create flavorful sauces for different types of food, from classic “mother” sauces and pan sauces to vegetable and herb purées.   Sauces for Vegetables (vinaigrette variations + beurre blanc)  Sauces for Fish (vegetable and herb sauces: red pepper coulis + fresh green herb sauce) ...

No need to bring anything but your hunger for good food, your thirst for knowledge! The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro.  We discuss which knives you really need how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety what it means to sharpen versus...

Learning to use a sharp knife properly and safely is essential to good cooking. You’ll prepare your meals in half the time as you effectively master knife techniques for mincing, dicing, slicing and more. You’ll learn how to select and care for your knives as well as how to sharpen and hone them along with your skills. A satisfying, seasonal vegan...

The same basic cutting techniques are used by all the master chefs across the globe. Knowing how to use kitchen knives safely and competently can lead to greater ease and joy in the kitchen as well as allowing you to expand your culinary repertoire. Join us for this two-hour hands-on class with Chef Grant as he leads you through the basics of using...

All the Spanish highlights! Menu: White Gazpacho with Almonds and Grapes Mussel and Chorizo Paella Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Romesco Sauce Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) Catalan Tomato-Garlic Toasts Note: Please make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even if the front door is open, so we know you are arriving! Important: Please reach out...

Learn to slice, dice, chop and chiffonade in this EXTREMELY hands-on (and hopefully fingers on) intensive training. Cooks of all levels will benefit from this fundamental course.  This includes two drinks AFTER we put the knives away, and a light meal made with the veggies you've cut!

Do you hunt and find yourself with extra meat to be used? Are you sick of buying mystery sausage from the grocery store? Do you have general disposition for meat in tube form? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, this class is made for you! Hang out with Fred as he teaches you everything you need to know to make great sausage at home....

Ok, so you know how to cook a top-notch dish, but how do you get it to look like it does at a restaurant? Join us to learn techniques on how to plate, from the art of arranging on the plate, balancing flavors, to tools of the trade, all while ensuring the food is served at the proper temperature. Take your entertaining game to the next level under...

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)...

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder and less safe than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well...

This is the right time of year to perk up your soup repertoire with the vibrant and warming flavors of Mexico, India, and Italy. All the soups in this class are vegetarian. Tuscan Ribollita Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Ginger Butternut Squash Soup  Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk & Spinach Please make...

We’ll cover three different (apartment-friendly) ways to cook fish as well as the how-to’s of buying, storing, and substituting one fish for another. Everyone will go home with a fish-buying pocket guide that details the current "best choices" to the "avoid" lists.   Slow-Roasted Fish with Fennel, Citrus, and Herbs Crispy Fish with Lemon-Caper...

There’s nothing like fresh baked bread! Welcoming beginner and intermediate bakers and just about everyone in the world who loves bread, learn the basics of bread making from our Artisan Bakers. Learn basic tips on ingredient selection, kneading, baking times and more, for a user friendly understanding of bread baking and techniques. After...

For the lover of all things pork! In Whole Hog Butchery, Fred & Giancarlo will break down a whole hog and describe the differences in butchering techniques for fresh cuts compared to cuts and muscles commonly used in charcuterie and salumi. Throughout the class Fred will explain the various age old techniques used in making charcuterie and preserving...