Series Classes: How to Boil Water - The Basics

Description

Your mother was right when she said “learn the basics and you can do anything.” Never was this adage more true than in the kitchen. Master Chef Carol Dearth instructs the basics that focus on culinary fundamentals and guarantees to turn even the most reticent cook into a confident one. This fun, interactive series is designed for novice cooks, with an eye toward building great cooking skills for a lifetime — from knife skills to sauce making, we want you to cook well and cook often, all while enjoying the process. Begin at the beginning — simple & successful!

Session 1
Basic Knife Skills
* Food Safety
* How to Read a Recipe
* Terminology
Menu:
* Gazpacho
* Poached Chicken >> Wraps
* Everyday Rices
* Pear Sorbet

Session 2
Kitchen Equipment & Tools
* Roasting Techniques
Menu:
* Roasting Techniques
* Perfect Roast Chicken
* Marvelous Mashed Potatoes
* Roasted Vegetables
* Luscious Lemon Pie or
* Crème Brulée

Session 3
Organization -- kitchen set up
* Mis en Place - Organizing for a recipe
* Timing
* Pan-Roasting Techniques
Menu:
* Sensational Salmon
* Pan-Roasted Chicken Breasts
* (or Pork Chops) with Pan Sauce
* Everyday Vegetables
* Roasted Potatoes
* Banana Bread Pudding or
* Bananas Foster

Session 4
Stocking your Pantry
* How to Measure
* Menu planning
Menu:
* Pasta sauces
* Vinaigrette
* Lemon Hearts

Schedule

This class was last taught July 22, 2008 to August 12, 2008

• Tue 6:30p.m.-9:30p.m.

Pricing Details

4 classes for $450

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