Eastern European Grilling class with Oleg Shcherbakov

On July 16th Oleg will take things OUTSIDE the kitchen for a grilling class showing Eastern European techniques and flavors to enhance your summer meals. The entire menu – main course, salad and even dessert will be prepared on the grill.

Oleg will begin by making Kotlets, or Kotleti. Made in Ukraine, Belarus, Russia and Poland, Kotlets are somewhat like a burger, but in this case the meat (turkey and beef) will be seasoned with finely chopped onion, garlic, egg breadcrumbs and an assortment of herbs and spices, then served on a bun.

To accompany the Kotlets, Oleg will demonstrate a Georgian grilled vegetable salad, also known as Badrijani Nigvzit. This delicious dish showcases grilled eggplant, along with bell pepper, tomatoes, onion and fresh parsley or cilantro then topped with a tangy walnut paste. This creamy condiment combines walnuts, garlic, lemon, spices and herbs to be dolloped onto our grilled vegetables. Its smooth and velvety texture can be spread onto a variety of other dishes as a condiment for roasted meats, kebabs, or as a dip for bread or crackers. You’ll love its unique taste experience.

For dessert, Oleg will make grilled caramelized pineapple, a delicious and simple dessert that brings out the natural sweetness of pineapple while adding a smoky and caramelized flavor. It will be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Menu to include:

• Kotlets or Kotleti – a seasoned Eastern European Burger
• Badrijani Nigvzit – a Georgian Grilled Salad
• Grilled and Caramelized Pineapple with Ice Cream

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This demonstration class (plus lunch!) is limited to ten people.

About Chef Oleg Shcherbakov:

Oleg grew up in the Western Ukrainian city of Uzhgorod, close to Hungary and Slovakia. His first experience with cooking was as a young boy while his mother was at work. This developed into a life-long passion. Oleg’s creative cooking, combined with his love for travel and all authentic cuisines are what drive him to share the beauty of creating good food, both from his own traditions and from others he has gathered along the way. After visiting the Hudson Valley and Berkshires, he fell in love with this region, its own culinary traditions and local ingredients.

Oleg understands that food is what connects us – it nurtures and helps us to understand and embrace others. While some dishes he makes come from his own family recipes passed down to him, others came from the region he grew up in with its unique history and regional flavor. Each dish he makes shares that history, but mostly it shares his passion and love of good food. Passion and love are main ingredients of Authentic Eats by Oleg. His goal is to create unforgettable, truly authentic experiences, not only from his traditions but from others he has studied along the way.

Cancellation policy: We do not offer refunds on purchased tickets. Persons who notify us at least seven (7) days in advance that they cannot attend may receive credit and register for another class of equal value held within the subsequent two months if a class is available.

Cooking class attendees receive 10% discount on kitchenware purchases on class day.

HGS Home Chef is a member of TheWorkshopExperience.org, a group of friends who produce exceptional experiential learning through classes and workshops on a wide variety of topics in and around Hillsdale, NY – at the crossroads of the Hudson Valley and Berkshires.