Cooking Techniques Classes in NYC, New York

This is without a doubt the most essential cooking class you'll ever take! You will learn how to slice, dice, julienne, and much more in the safest and most efficient manner. Make your every day prep faster and fun, learning how to use a knife like professional chefs do. Materials needed to fully participate: A chef knife Cutting board 1 Vegetable...

Is there another food with such a cult following and a larger number of fanatics? Probably not. Welcome to the world of “Hot Sauce”: a healthy, fun and addictive way to season almost everything you eat. Learn how to make your own signature hot sauce to enjoy at home or to give as a gift to your friends.  Learn to:  ● Choose your...

Do you feel comfortable chopping, dicing, mincing? Have you already taken a Knife Skills class but want to go one step further? This is the class you are looking for! You will learn how to break down and debone a whole chicken, how to slice avocados, supreme an orange, dice tomatoes and work with fresh herbs.  Materials needed to fully participate:...

Become the master of your own home bar! Virtual Mixology 201 takes the basic up a level, with a focus on gin and rum drinks. We will cover everything you need to know about making the perfect Martini (To Shake or to Stir?), head into the world of fizzes, and close it out with a swizzle. Taking the 101 class is not a prerequisite but it is highly suggested,...

Instead of ordering out, why not learn how to make an excellent shawarma platter (with all the trimmings!) at home? Homemade Flatbread Lamb or Chicken Shawarma Tomato-Cucumber Salad Tahini-Garlic Sauce How these virtual classes work: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time.  2)...

This is the right time of year to perk up your soup repertoire (and stock your freezer)! Learn about the techniques and ingredients that make the best-tasting soup. All the soups in this class can be made vegetarian. Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Silky Smooth Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger + Apple Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup...

Calling all pasta lovers! Know how to make fresh pasta by hand? Join us as we learn all the tips & tricks to turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. We’ll share our super delicious and easy signature pasta recipe, plus tons of tricks to make all those pasta shapes you love to eat. Learn to knead, roll and shape pasta along with a delicious...

Lighter-than-air Chocolate Soufflé, decadent Mille Feuille (aka Napoleon), creamy Tiramisu. If these classic desserts seem intimidating to make at home, Angela will dispel your fears with step-by-step instructions and a few make-ahead secrets that will simplify each dessert. She will also demonstrate plating techniques to help your desserts really...

Whether you’re avoiding going out, experiencing difficulty finding your usual groceries, or just cooking down your pantry stores, you might benefit from some Cook with What You Have Strategies right about now. Or perhaps when this all blows over, you will realize you stocked up way too much and need to start eating all that excess food. Join us...

Learn to how roll out, season, and pleat a proper potsticker dumpling.  You'll make: Dumpling Dough Japanese Potsticker Dumplings (meat filling and/or sesame-vegetable filling) Scallion-Sesame Dipping Sauce How these Virtual Classes work: After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time. ...

Crepes are one of those dishes that everyone loves to eat, but not many people consider cooking at home. They couldn't be easier, and they are just right for every meal of the day, depending on which ingredients you put inside. We’ll make a classic crepe batter, and fill them with both savory and sweet fillings: vegetables with a cheesy...

Do you have spice jars in your pantry you've never touched? Are you curious about all of the colorful mounds of seeds and powders at spice markets but hesitant to try them? In this class, we'll discuss a variety of spices, their origins and health benefits, distinguish between their whole and ground forms, and discuss proper usage and storage techniques....

Everything you need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using a chef's knife, the most important tool in the kitchen. It is necessary for you to have a chef's knife at home in order to get the most out of this class.  And so you have something to do with all your newfound knife skills, we'll also cook up a delicious Vegetable...

This class will offers you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills 101 Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken or Steak) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy or Red-Wine Reduction Sauce) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables...

Service is much more than proficiently performing, it is an attitude. Learn the roles and conduct of the sommelier, mis en place for service shifts, responsible alcohol service and the mechanics. Standard wine service, Champagne, decanting and tray service will be demonstrated by the instructor and performed by each student.  Tools, service temperatures,...