Herbs improve everything they touch. For a home cook who loves farmers markets (or gardening), herbs bring the flavors of the season to the table in the most direct and aromatic way. This relaxed and conversational HANDS-ON class will center on herb-based recipes from Kevin’s latest book The Cook’s Garden. But the printed recipes will […]
Spring vegetables are fresh, bright, and obviously verdant. As we waited all winter for green produce, the simplicity of spring vegetables can be hard to creatively re-invent while we anticipate the bold flavors of summer ahead. That is especially true in the Hudson Valley where late May can start to feel like summer but given […]
Tired of the same old cold cuts and limp sandwiches at your summer picnic? A Chinese-inspired bento might be exactly what your basket needs. While the format is borrowed from Japan, the flavors are thoroughly Chinese: smoky BBQ chicken, a crisp cucumber salad with silky wood ear mushrooms, and a fragrant rice dish layered with […]
Come and find your bliss amongst the heady aromas and layered flavors of Indian Biryani. Known for its fragrant basmati rice, bold spices, and rich flavor, Biryani is a meal to celebrate. Learn this layered dish from the ground up: from making ghee, to the perfectly spiced and marinated chicken, the deep-fried onions, fluffy saffron […]
Dumplings are more than food. They are a ritual. Meditation in motion. In this hands-on class, Glendy Yeung will guide you through the art of making 5-spice vegetable dumplings entirely from scratch, from making and folding the dough to mastering the pleats. As a vegetarian who knows the joy of reaching into the freezer for […]
Dim sum is more than just a series of small dishes ordered at a Chinese restaurant—it’s a celebration of a unique culture of cooking and sharing food. In this class, you’ll dive into the rich history behind “dim sum.” You’ll learn to recreate three popular dim sum dishes commonly found in Chinatown, including dumplings, egg […]
Travel to the South of France and the ancient port city of Marseille without leaving the Hudson Valley or Berkshires in Tess Kelly’s three-course cooking class featuring a Marseille-style knife and fork shrimp stew. This dish will be joined by a savory starter plus dessert to create the perfect summer repast you’ll want to repeat […]
Join us for a hands-on pasta-making class with Chef Leah Guadagnoli of Fancy Feast Supper Club. We will learn how to make her favorite shape, Caramelle—a stuffed pasta resembling wrapped candies—filled with a seasonal mixture of caramelized summer squash, fresh herbs, and ricotta. For dessert, we will prepare Torta Tenerina, a flourless chocolate cake from Ferrara known for its crackly, […]