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(For Ages 16 & Up) HANDS-ON. Add some drama to your culinary repertoire. We'll review the basic techniques of sauteing and creating pan sauces, and then move on to the art of finishing a dish by lighting it on fire. You will enjoy tasting: Saganaki (Flaming Kefalotyri Cheese topped with Oregano & Capers);Lobster Lisa in a Brandy Cream Sauce over Noodles; Steak Diane with a Cognac Sauce served with Creamy Mashed Potatoes & Fresh Horseradish; and Crepes Suzette.
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Spend some time learning to make these classic recipes from the kitchen of the late Paul Prudhomme, noted cookbook author, television celebrity and iconic Cajun and Creole chef. You'll learn to make these signature dishes: Shrimp Etouffee with Rice; Blackedned Steak with Horseradish Mustard Sauce; Crabmeat-stuffed Potatoes; and New Orleans Beignets.
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AFTERNOON TEA TIME. Treat yourself and your friends during the holiday season by joining us for a relaxing afternoon tea. You’ll enjoy a champagne cocktail paired with sweet and savory delicacies and learn a little about tea, how to make it and how to serve it as you delight in:
Starter:
Poinsettia (Champagne -Cranberry cocktail);
Speculaas Cookies.
INSTRUCTOR: Juan Gonzalez, Cooking School Manager $35
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Discover these alternative cuts of meat that are making their way onto restaurant menus and are also availbale in our market. We will discuss where these cuts coem from, how they are traditionally served, and which cooking methods can be utilized to bring out their best flavor. Working in teams we will produce recipes with these cuts that will double as meal at the end of class : Hangar Steak; Tri Tip;
Coulotte; Short Rib; & Pork Belly.
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Spend an evening learning to make this iconic meal. You'll practice making several sauces; cook the perfect steak; and make the best French fries ever in this menu that includes: Carottes Rapees (Grated Carrot Salad);Pepper Steak with Cognac Cream Sauce; Frites (Fried Potatoes); Salade Vert (Green Salad with Vinaigrette); and French Apple Tart with Almond Cream. $65
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HANDS-ON. You will learn how to select and season cast-iron and pick up tips on how to take care of it. These treasured recipes will become heirlooms just like cast iron that can be handed down from generation to generation. This mouthwatering menu includes:
Jalapeno Poppers;
Skillet Chicken with Bacon & White Wine Sauce;
Caramelized Baby Carrots;
Herb & Salt Roasted Potatoes; and
Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie with Vanilla Ice Cream.$65
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(For Ages 18 & Up)HANDS-ON. With its delicate and luscious flavor, lobster is one of life’s great luxuries – and an affordable one when you prepare it at home. With Valentines’s Day a couple of days away, you’ll want to learn to make these delectable recipes featured in this extravaganza:
Risotto with Saffron & Lobster;
Lobster Stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Béarnaise Sauce;
Roasted Asparagus; and
Chocolate Ganache Tarts.
$170/couple
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HANDS-ON. What better way to makeyour meals more elegant than with lobster?
We'll show you how to steam a whole lobster and then you'll create:
Creamy Lobster Newburg over Toasted Baguette;
Lobster Ravioli with Brown Butter, Lemon & Asparagus;
Baked White Cheddar Lobster & Shrimp Mac 'n’ Cheese; and
Flambe of Cherries Jubilee over Vanilla Ice Cream.
$75
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HANDS-ON. The culinary world has turned it’s collective attention to the vibrant flavors of this South American nation. Learn to make these traditional, and tasty, dishes:
Classic Lima-style Ceviche;
Peruvian Shrimp Chowder;
Pollo en Aji Amarillo (Shredded Chicken in a Creamy Walnut-Chile Sauce);
Lomo Salteado
(Stir Fried Beef Tenderloin); and
Suspiro Limeno
(Lima-style Pudding).
INSTRUCTORS: CM Cooking School Staff
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HANDS-ON. The exotic flavors of India will spice up your menus once you learn to make these favorites:
Chicken Tikka Masala;
Shrimp Vindaloo;
Cauliflower Fritters;
Cucumber Raita;
Buttered Greens with Paneer Cheese; and
Indian Baked Rice with Garam Masala
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HANDS-ON.BASICS. Master the art of making, rolling and forming your own fresh pasta. In addition to creating the dough and a variety of noodles, you'll learn how to flavor and color your dough.
You’ll prepare
Pasta Dough with Eggs;
Pasta Dough with Spinach;
Pasta Dough with Fresh Herbs.
And then you’ll form
Angel Hair;
Fettucine; and
Sheets of Pasta for Lasagna, Manicotti or Cannelloni.$60
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HANDS-ON. Expand your concept of barbeque as you make:
Korean Pear Salad;
Pajeon (Seafood & Green Onion Pancake);
Bul Gogi (Barbeque Rib-Eye Beef);
Dak Gui (Spicy Barbeque Chicken); and
Bibim Bap (Vegetables & Rice Bowl).
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(For Ages 16 & Up) HANDS-ON. Learn how to make a festive centerpiece that features fresh flowers. You'll pick up tips on the elements of design as one of our Floral experts guides you through making your own seasonal arrangement of flowers that you’ll take with you at the end of class.
Participants who are 21 or over will sample wines that are perfect for sharing on the big night. Light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages will be available to all. $70
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HANDS ON. Fat Tuesday is a couple of days away--celebrate the season by adding these traditional and delcious soups to your repetoire. Work in teams and learn the neccesary skills to make :
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo;
Seafood Gumbo;
Crawfish Bisque; and
Muffalatta Salad
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking Staff
**Participants will take home two servings of each soup to enjoy at home**
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HANDS-ON. Discover flavors in time when these dishes epitomized the tastes of America. Learn how to recreate these dishes as we re-do them with a modern twist:
Shrimp & Green Goddess Salad
Salisbury Steak with Wild Mushroom Gravy
Scalloped Potatoes
Parker House Rolls; and
Lemon Chiffon Pie
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff $65
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(Ages 13 & Up) HANDS-ON. Spend the morning in our kitchen learning the tricks to baking these delicious treats: Lime Squares with Pistachio Graham Crust; Chocolate Cherry Blondies; Fast Raspberry Scones; Carrot Tea Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting; and Coconut Pecan Cereal Bars. $60
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(For Ages 18 & Up) Master the basics of French seafood cookery with the expert guidance of our Cooking School instructors. In-depth instruction will include:
* Les Moules de la Mere Pin (Mussels in White Wine)
* Baudroie a la Provence (Fish with Tomatoes, Onions, Garlic & Olive Oil)* Saumon Confit (Slow-Roasted Salmon)* Coquilles Saint-Jacques Vinaigrette Tiede la Cagouille (Sea Scallops with Warm Vinaigrette) $65
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(For Ages 18 & Up) HANDS-ON. Learn to create everyone's favorite steakhouse menu paired to perfection with a variety of bacons. Menu includes. Oysters Casino (Charbroiled Oysters with Spinach & Bacon); Roasted Jalapeno & Cheddar Bacon-wrapped Steak;
Bourbon & Bacon Creamed Corn;
Braised Greens with Smoked Pork Belly; and Salted Caramel Crème Brūlée with Candied Bacon. $70
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HANDS-ON. Practice the techniques needed to make this luxurious meal that includes everyone's favorites: Goat Cheese Salad with Pancetta, Dried Cherry & Port Dressing; Steak with Bearnaise Sauce; Butter Roasted Lobster Tails; Pan-roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms & Herbs; and Chocolate Souffle Tarts.
Price: $70.00
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(For Ages 18 & Up)HANDS-ON. Create a special dinner together on Valentine's Day. You'll practice simple techniques and have an opportunity to work with extravagant ingredients as you make this incredible menu that includes: Duck Breast & Fig Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette;
Filet Mignon over Lobster & Boursin Mashed Potatoes with Merlot Sauce; Roasted Winter Root Vegetables; and Individual Chocolate Soufflés with Raspberry Coulis.
INSTUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff
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(For Ages 18 & Up)HANDS-ON. Create a special dinner together on Valentine's Day. You'll practice simple techniques and have an opportunity to work with extravagant ingredients as you make this incredible menu that includes: Duck Breast & Fig Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette;
Filet Mignon over Lobster & Boursin Mashed Potatoes with Merlot Sauce; Roasted Winter Root Vegetables; and Individual Chocolate Soufflés with Raspberry Coulis.
INSTUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff
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HANDS-ON. Celebrate the rich flavors and culinary influences that make Louisiana’s traditional food uniquely delicious. Learn how to make a roux, boil shrimp to perfection and sauté your way to dessert. Laissez les bons temps rouler with a menu of:
Fried Green Tomatoes with Shrimp Rémoulade;
Crawfish Bisque;
Brennan’s Chicken Pontalba;
Maque Choux (Corn & Vegetable Medley); and
Classic Bananas Foster.
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Staff
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(For Ages 21 & Up) HANDS-ON. Spend the evening creating this delightful meal. The menu will be paired with wines from the region.
Working side by side with our instructors in our Cooking School kitchen, you'll create:
Bistecca Fiorenina (Tuscan-style T-Bone Steak);
Spinach with Lemon & Olive Oil;
Bay Leaf Potatoes; and
Zuccotto (Tuscan Dome Cake).
INSTRUCTOR: CM Cooking School Instructor
$140 PER COUPLE
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(For Ages 18 & Up) COUPLES. HANDS-ON. Spend an evening learning to prepare some of the extraordinary menu items offered at one of the world’s most famed resorts - Villa d’Este on Lake Como.
Pasta Packets stuffed with Seafood; Beef Tenderloin Villa d’Este-style with Potatoes, Artichokes & Asparagus; and
Chocolate Budino with Candied Hazelnuts.
INSTRUCTORS: CM Cooking School Staff
PRICE IS PER PERSON
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HANDS-ON. Working in groups with our instructors, you’ll prepare these elegant winter dishes:
Bacon-wrapped Scallops with Fried Sage & Brie Cream Sauce;
Porcini-crusted Filet with Herb Butter;
Bread Pudding with Acorn Squash, Wild Mushrooms & Gruyère Cheese;
Braised Winter Greens;
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Espresso Crème Brûlée.
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