Gnocchi is often a misunderstood Italian dish on this side of the ocean. Some feel it can be heavy, or flavorless, but that’s only because they haven’t had this wonderful Italian food done the proper way. Enter Sylvia Becker to show us how it’s done. Great gnocchi are light, pillowy dumplings consisting of egg, potato, […]
Have you had enough turkey, stuffing and pumpkin pie? Join Chef King Phonjanakong in our kitchen on Thanksgiving Saturday as he demonstrates and teaches the basics of classic Thai cooking from the land of his father. On the menu will be: Classic Thai Stir Fry with Chicken, Tofu, Basil and Chilies Veggie Pad Thai Sautéed […]
Tess Kelly spent the summer teaching cooking classes in France and is happy to be home in the Hudson Valley just in time to start holiday baking. And what a delectable class she has concocted for you! In this special pre-holiday baking class you’ll learn to make four classically French, small-bite sweets. Included in this […]
In this partially hands-on class, Miriam Rubin will teach how to make Grandma Rubin’s delicate, delicious, sweet cheese blintzes. Learn the simple batter and the technique to make beautifully thin crepes. These crepes will then be filled and rolled up before sauteing in butter until just brown and warmed through. To spoon atop the blintzes, […]
What do steamed fish, egg dumplings, and savory sticky rice cakes have in common? They’re all symbols of prosperity. The Chinese culture is full of symbolic representations in literature, arts and, of course, food. It’s important for the family’s Chinese New Year dinner to include dishes with as many of these auspicious symbols as possible. […]
Join Lou Jones of BritBreads for the essential tutorial on making delicious yeasted and sourdough bread at home. Lou’s impeccable culinary background as well as his informative and entertaining teaching style make his classes the best of all worlds – real learning, great food and a good time. This demonstration-style bread class will inspire you […]
Soufflé is an intimidating dish, and one which doesn't usually make the short list when planning a dinner party at home. No more fear! We think it’s time to step up to the challenge and create savory and sweet souffles when entertaining. Like most things in life, one just needs to know the little tricks […]
We’ve put together the perfect romantic, pre-Valentine’s Day cooking class with our French cooking expert Tess Kelly. Take a little trip to Paris as Tess demonstrates how to make Coq au Vin with Gougères followed by Mousse au Chocolat with Crème Fraîche for dessert. Bring your sweetheart to class, or attend on your own and […]