Cooking Techniques Classes in NYC, New York

Calling all pasta lovers! Do you know how to make fresh pasta by hand? We’ll share our super delicious and easy signature Pasta Dough recipe, plus tons of tricks to make all those pasta shapes you love to eat. Bring your friends and your favorite wine for an evening of fun-filled pasta! Menu: ​Pasta Dough Spinach Ricotta Ravioli Butternut...

You will learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch and more with this 3 course menu: Baby spinach salad with strawberries, almonds and balsamic Eggs fettuccine with ragu’ alla bolognese Squared spaghetti alla chitarra with pesto alla genovese Semolina cavatelli boscaiola with pancetta, peas and mushrooms Homemade coffee gelato 2 hours...

These are one-session classes that introduce you to the art of making delicious easy-to-make vegetarian meals based on SV Ayurveda.  You will gain a basic understanding of: Principles of what makes food healthy or not for you. An overview of how to use spices and make spice mixtures. An introduction into making entrées, soups, desserts,...

Being comfortable and skillful with a knife can change the way you cook. Knife skills are a confidence booster and will lead to more productive time spent in the kitchen. Chef Shaya will break down everything you need to know in detail, from knife anatomy and selection to how to hold a knife, sharpening, and many cutting and slicing techniques.

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) Sauces for Meat...

The class offers the surest way for adding more vegetables to your daily regime. We'll help demystify all the different vegetation available at the supermarket and then teach you how to cook it so you enjoy every forkful. Blanching: Broccoli Rabe with Garlic; String Beans Gremolata Roasting: Roasted Potatoes & Fennel, Roasted Beets, Roasted...

Julia Child taught us that the fundamentals are what make you a good cook. Whether you’re learning to cook or learning to cook really well, this 3-class series will give you all the confidence you need to really enjoy cooking. Each week focuses on one basic cooking technique: sautéing,  roasting  grilling We’ll make sauces, practice...

Join Mochii NYC as we learn to make the sticky, chewy, soft dough associated with delicious mochi! Leading the class will be Chef-Owner, Mimi Lau. Mimi will guide us through the different types of mochi, while learning about its history, its cultural importance, and what makes it a healthier and more nutritious treat in comparison to other...

When you start with duck, you can't go wrong. Learn how to use every part, from the breast to the legs to the all-important drippings. Crispy Duck Breast with Cherry-Thyme Jus Duck Confit (legs cooked in rendered fat to lusciousness) over Frisee Lettuce Salad Crisp Potato Galettes Cooked in Duck Fat Quick Duck Stock Make sure to ring the outside...

All the Spanish highlights! Menu: Mussel and Chorizo Paella Crostini with Manchego, Jamon, Roasted Peppers, and Green Olives Roasted Potatoes 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:...

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)...

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!

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...

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...