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

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...

Heading out to get your bagel fix is a little more challenging these days, so why not stay home this Sunday and knead, roll, boil, and bake your own authentic NYC style bagels! Chef-Instructor Erica Wides will walk you through the whole process, and at the end of class you'll have a dozen golden bagels to get you through the next week. You'll make:...

Learn to make some classic Sunday snacks from scratch. During this Thursday evening class, you could even make ahead some of these snacks for the big game on Sunday. We’ll walk through make ahead methods, time maximization, reheating and beverage pairings. We’ll discuss how to round out your spread to suit all eaters and hit all of the food groups....

Spend the evening in the kitchen with the ones you love. We'll make: Coq au Vin Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes Chocolate Fondue 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) One day before the class you will be sent a copy of the recipes we'll be...

You could sample a new Spanish wine every night of the year and still not experience all the variety that this country produces. Each region has their own specialty. Rioja creates smoky, earthy, subtle reds with the Tempranillo grape, while the Priorat region makes rich, dense, powerful reds from the Garnacha variety. The Ribera del Duero also employs...

Menu: Pan Roasted Chicken Breasts with Dried Herbs with a sauce made from the pan drippings, sherry, and a nut of butter Rice Pilaf    

Understanding the regions and categories of Italian Wine can be complicated. With extensive wine production in all 20 wine regions, hundreds of indigenous varietals, climates ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean and diverse soil types, Italian wine study can be daunting.  It is critical for a CSW to have extensive knowledge to understand, appreciate,...

Learn about the physiology of taste and how to evaluate acidity, tannin, residual sugar (RS) and other structural elements of wine. Start building your wine description vocabulary. Attend this fun session to gain confidence in knowing what kind of wines you like and how to describe them. Or use this as the start of your journey in preparing for entry...

Learn to make baked butternut squash sambusas from scratch and a fresh, tangy radish salad! Since Damira can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences....

Join us for our most popular class…virtually! Join our Chopping Block Chef in real time for a chopping session that’ll have you mincing, slicing, and dicing vegetables and herbs like a pro via Zoom. Knife care, selection, sharpening and honing are also covered. Our Virtual Knife Skills classes, via Zoom, will have you and your...

Without question, Italy provides a staggering percentage of the world's most distinctive and interesting wines. In addition, the sheer breadth of styles they produce is equally impressive. From the steely, minerally whites of the Tre Venezie and Val d'Aosta to the dark, powerful reds of Sicily and Campania, this country is a formidable force in...

Our Wine 101 is not only one of the best classes we offer, it's also my favorite one to teach. Yes, we talk fundamentals, but more than just a rote review of grapes and regions, our goal is to make wine your friend. In this class, you'll become familiar with what you like, but also why you like it.  In turn, you'll know what questions to ask,...

Learn to make fragrant keftedes (Greek meatballs), tzatziki sauce, and xoriatiki salata (a traditional Greek salad)! Since Despina can’t physically welcome you into her home, she wants to do so virtually! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just...

French wines ooze intimidation; the language, no grape listed anywhere in sight, countless vineyards and producers, and all this at often exorbitant prices. Yet even in the face of these apparent obstacles, France is worthy of our attention. Why? Simply because they still continue to create so many of the world’s most intriguing, exotic, and individualistic...