The Fundamental Foundations 101 – 4 Week Series – Week 2 Egg Cookery

Note: This class is part of a 4-Week Series and tickets can be purchased on Week 1 – April 8th.

Week 2 – April 15th – Egg Cookery:

A quick and easy staple in most diets, Eggs are as delicious as they are affordable – not only a cornerstone of breakfast, but great anytime! You will practice the egg basics of poaching, scrambling, frying and baking. As a bonus, you will get an introduction into blanching and learn an easy Blender Hollandaise (one of the mother sauces) – adaptable for service over limitless veggies and proteins.

This Fundamental class will work on:

PNW Eggs Florentine -Toasted English Muffin, Sautéed Spinach,Poached Egg, Smoked Salmon, Hollandaise 

“Green Eggs and Ham”- Sourdough Avocado Toast with Crispy Prosciutto & a Fried Quail Egg

Tacos – Scrambled Egg, Chorizo, & Potato with Pico de Gallo and Queso Fresco

Toasted Brioche with Seasonal Fruit Curd

Egg Cookery Techniques: Poached eggs, Hollandaise sauce, Fried eggs, Scrambled eggs, Custard/curd

Additional Skills/Fundamentals:

• Sauces: Vinaigrette, Hollandaise, Pico de Gallo, Custard
• Flavor-building and balance
• How to handle fresh herbs
• Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince
• Sautéing, Starch cookery
• Timing and organization/mise en place
• Plating & presentation