Cooking Techniques Classes in NYC, New York

Learn to make fresh handmade pasta, as well as a variety of simple sauces. You will work in a small group in our state-of-the-art kitchens to create from scratch the following menu:  Fresh, Handmade Pasta Dough  Spicy Puttanesca Walnut-Basil Pesto  Easy Bolognese  Classic Alfredo Note: We serve wine in our classes. It is...

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...

For a flash course on all the basics you need to make a varied and impressive meal, look no further. With a professional chef, you'll gain the skills vital for moving through any simple menu with ease.  You'll practice knife skills, roasting vegetables, , sauteing proteins & greens, a pan sauce, vinaigrette, and a simple fruit crisp. ...

You will learn how to make fresh pasta from scratch: Eggs fettuccine with ragu’ alla bolognese Spinach and ricotta gnudi with brown butter and sage Cavatelli with mushroom, sausage and sun-dried tomato 2 hours of preparation and cooking followed by 1 hr sit down lunch or dinner.  Note: BYOB

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 hone how to use your honing steel and a magical way to get the garlic smell...

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,...

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...

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.

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!

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)...

Join us to build one of the most important skills in the kitchen – how to properly handle a knife. You’ll learn about the different types of kitchen knives (and when to use them), the most useful techniques, and how to maintain your knives, all while enjoying the food you prepare.  Our professional chefs will guide you through every technique...

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...

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....

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen. We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your own home kitchen. Each 3-hour class meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks, beginning...