The Fundamental Foundations 101 – 4 Week Series – Week 4 Fat, Salt, Acid & Heat Note: This class is part of a 4-Week Series and tickets can be purchased on Week 1 – April 8th.Week 4 – April 29th – Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat: Understanding the application of these four things will make you a better cook. Adjusting seasonings, how to balance flavors and the effect these have on your palate will be examined and explained in details this week. Then we will put your understanding into practice as Chef Drew guides you in the preparations of food, adjusting as we go. Fundamentals this week will focus on Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat as we make: Olive Oil Tuna Confit with Salsa Verde Fagioli ala Fiasco (Tuscan Cannellini Beans) Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Crusty Country Bread Fresh Berries and Masala ZabaioneAdditional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Herb-based sauce, zabaione (egg-thickened dessert sauce), egg-emulsified dressing Flavor-building and balance, using cured and pickled items to add depth of flavor How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Curing, confit, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation
The Fundamental Foundations 101 – 4 Week Series – Week 3 Basics of Sauce Making Note: This class is part of a 4-Week Series and tickets can be purchased on Week 1 – April 8th.Week 3 – April 22nd – Basics of Sauce Making: What’s the difference between béchamel and veloute? How do I make a pan sauce without lumps? What is roux and how do I make it? Knowing the basics of sauce making is like having a secret power. Sauces can transform any dish to restaurant quality, in minutes! In this class, we will not only learn the basics of sauce making but build on them for limitless variations, for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother? This week we will focus on Sauce Making while creating this menu: Pan-Seared Steak with Mushrooms & Red Wine Demi-Glace Potato Gratin Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Sauces: Red Wine Pan-Sauce (Demi-Glace – reduction-thickened) Bechamel/Mornay (roux-thickened) Beurre Blanc (emulsified butter sauce) Crème Anglaise (custard/egg-thickened) Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Pan-searing, vegetable cookery, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation
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 CurdEgg 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
The Fundamental Foundations 101 – 4 Week Series Want to be a better cook? Wondering where to start? Our Cooking Fundamental – Foundations Series, of four classes, is designed to give you just that for everyday cooking. Equipped with the techniques offered each week, your cooking confidence and inspiration in the kitchen will soar. Each week we will concentrate on a key technique, and sprinkle more skills and methods throughout the classes –Knife Skills, Incredible Eggs Cookery, Sauce Making and “Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat” are all important to understand in order to create delicious meals. These “cooking fundamentals,” along with additional techniques will be covered, in each of our Cooking Fundamentals – Foundation Series classes, taught by Chef Drew Flanders, a culinary instructor at Seattle Culinary Academy. This class meets for 4 weeks on Monday, April 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. Week 1 – April 8th – Knife Skills: Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, and not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety; the difference between sharpening and honing and about different knife styles. Led by Chef Drew Flanders you’ll get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You will learn the proper grip and motion to gain speed and confidence while practicing on every shape, size and texture for this menu. Knife cuts and techniques you will learn and use with this menu include: Chicken Fajitas Pico De Gallo Guacamole “Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots” Caramel Flan with Fresh Supreme OrangeKnife Skills: Proper Grip, Parts of the Knife, How to Find & Buy a Good Knife, Sharpening & Honing Knife Cuts: Bayonet, Bias-Cut, Chiffonade, Citrus Supremes, Dice (Sm, Med, Large), Julienne and Asian Julienne, Mince, RondellesWeek 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 CurdEgg 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 Week 3 – April 22nd – Basics of Sauce Making: What’s the difference between béchamel and veloute? How do I make a pan sauce without lumps? What is roux and how do I make it? Knowing the basics of sauce making is like having a secret power. Sauces can transform any dish to restaurant quality, in minutes! In this class, we will not only learn the basics of sauce making but build on them for limitless variations, for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother? This week we will focus on Sauce Making while creating this menu: Pan-Seared Steak with Mushrooms & Red Wine Demi-Glace Potato Gratin Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Sauces: Red Wine Pan-Sauce (Demi-Glace – reduction-thickened) Bechamel/Mornay (roux-thickened) Beurre Blanc (emulsified butter sauce) Crème Anglaise (custard/egg-thickened) Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Pan-searing, vegetable cookery, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation Week 4 – April 29th – Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat: Understanding the application of these four things will make you a better cook. Adjusting seasonings, how to balance flavors and the effect these have on your palate will be examined and explained in details this week. Then we will put your understanding into practice as Chef Drew guides you in the preparations of food, adjusting as we go. Fundamentals this week will focus on Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat as we make: Olive Oil Tuna Confit with Salsa Verde Fagioli ala Fiasco (Tuscan Cannellini Beans) Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Crusty Country Bread Fresh Berries and Masala ZabaioneAdditional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Herb-based sauce, zabaione (egg-thickened dessert sauce), egg-emulsified dressing Flavor-building and balance, using cured and pickled items to add depth of flavor How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Curing, confit, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation
The Spanish Kitchen – Paella Spain’s most iconic dish, Paella, is the perfect centerpiece to share with family and friends. Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hand-on class and you’ll learn about the spices, flavors, and techniques that go into mastering this classic Spanish dish and the sides and sauces to accompany your paella centerpiece. Learn about blending and highlighting Spanish ingredients like the deep smoky flavors of pimenton, the luxurious floral notes of saffron, and the sweet sharpness of sherry vinegar. Chef Drew will greet you with a tapa to tide you over while you prepare the evening meal of; Paella Mixta that includes chorizo, chicken, shrimp, clams, and local mussels (Pictured) Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli Crème Catalan ( orange, cinnamon and vanilla) Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Rose, White, Red Wine or BeerBased on the size of the paella, we work in groups of 4, so no singles please for this class. Couples if attending as 2 will be paired to share the work, and the fruits of your labor!Groups of 4 can request an alternative: All Meat, All Seafood or Vegetarian Paella
Sharpen Your Knife Skills with a Fajita Dinner Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, and not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety, the difference between sharpening and honing, and different knife styles. Led by Chef Drew Flanders, you’ll get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You will learn the proper grip and motion to gain speed and confidence while practicing on every shape, size and texture for all for making up a terrific menu: Pico De Gallo Guacamole Chicken Fajitas Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots Caramel Flan with Fresh Oranges Knife Skills: Proper Grip, Parts of the Knife, How to Find & Buy a Good Knife, Sharpening & Honing Knife Cuts Learned: Batonet, Bias-Cut, Chiffonade, Citrus Supremes, Dice (Sm, Med, Large), Julienne and Asian Julienne, Mince, Rondelles Can be adapted for Vegetarians
Street Foods of the World Want to expand your culinary passport? Are you looking for a new dish to spice up your repertoire? Do you dream of tasty treats on foreign streets, but haven’t been able to get away? If the answer is yes, this class is for you! Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on class where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in the markets, festivals, and by street vendors from around the world. From Morocco to Japan, Mexico to Senegal, in this class you will prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures from the simple perfection of the taco, the warm comfort of “Japanese pizza”, to the glory of two different types of grilled-meat-on-a-stick! Make, eat and enjoy street foods from Morocco – Chermoula Chicken West Africa – Spicy Peanut-Dusted Beef Skewers Japan – Okonomiyaki – Seafood Pancakes Mexico – Alambres, Steak and Bacon Tacos with Salsa Verde Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as street food is always best with a beverage!
The New York Pizza Workshop Join Chef Drew Flanders in this hands-on pizza workshop to learn the secrets to successfully create a New York Style handmade pizza. You’ll mix, stretch, shape and toss. Then, when ready, you’ll top and bake your creation to a blistered crust. You will learn how to make your basic home oven as hot as a pizzeria to create the perfect pizza at home anytime! You will each make and enjoy 3 different individual pizzas with handmade dough tossed to perfection! Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Ricotta Cheese Pizza Italian Sausage, Garlic Sauteed Broccoli Rabe, Smoked Mozzarella Pizza Pepperoni, Assorted Wild Mushrooms, Mama Lil’s Peppers, Provolone Cheese Pizza Take home the dough you make in class to practice tomorrow or the next day! Participants will have the option of enjoying wine or beer as pizza is always best with a beverage!
The Fundamental Foundations – 4 Week Series Want to be a better cook? Wondering where to start? Our Cooking Fundamental – Foundations Series, of four classes, is designed to give you just that for everyday cooking. Equipped with the techniques offered each week, your cooking confidence and inspiration in the kitchen will soar. Each week we will concentrate on a key technique, and sprinkle more skills and methods throughout the classes –Knife Skills, Incredible Eggs Cookery, Sauce Making and “Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat” are all important to understand in order to create delicious meals. These “cooking fundamentals,” along with additional techniques will be covered, in each of our Cooking Fundamentals – Foundation Series classes, taught by Chef Drew Flanders, a culinary instructor at Seattle Culinary Academy. This class meets for 4 weeks on Monday, February 5th, 12th, 19th, and 26th. Week 1 – February 5th – Knife Skills: Join us for chopping, mincing, dicing and slicing as we prove that knife skills are an essential skill in your kitchen, and not just for professionals. You’ll learn knife care and safety; the difference between sharpening and honing and about different knife styles. Led by Chef Drew Flanders you’ll get comfortable with the most important tool in the kitchen. You will learn the proper grip and motion to gain speed and confidence while practicing on every shape, size and texture for this menu. Knife cuts and techniques you will learn and use with this menu include: Chicken Fajitas Pico De Gallo Guacamole “Taqueria-Style Pickled Carrots” Caramel Flan with Fresh Supreme OrangeKnife Skills: Proper Grip, Parts of the Knife, How to Find & Buy a Good Knife, Sharpening & Honing Knife Cuts: Bayonet,Bias-Cut. Chiffonade, Citrus Supremes, Dice (Sm, Med, Large), Julienne and Asian Julienne, Mince, RondellesWeek 2 – February 12th- 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 CurdEgg 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 Week 3 – February 19th – Basics of Sauce Making: What’s the difference between béchamel and veloute? How do I make a pan sauce without lumps? What is roux and how do I make it? Knowing the basics of sauce making is like having a secret power. Sauces can transform any dish to restaurant quality, in minutes! In this class, we will not only learn the basics of sauce making but build on them for limitless variations, for what good is a sauce if there is nothing to smother? This week we will focus on Sauce Making while creating this menu: Pan-Seared Steak with Mushrooms & Red Wine Demi-Glace Potato Gratin Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Beurre Blanc Dark Chocolate Mousse with Vanilla Crème Anglaise Sauces: Red Wine Pan-Sauce (Demi-Glace – reduction-thickened) Bechamel/Mornay (roux-thickened) Beurre Blanc (emulsified butter sauce) Crème Anglaise (custard/egg-thickened) Additional Skills/Fundamentals: Flavor-building and balance How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Pan-searing, vegetable cookery, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation Week 4 – February 26th – Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat: Understanding the application of these four things will make you a better cook. Adjusting seasonings, how to balance flavors and the effect these have on your palate will be examined and explained in details this week. Then we will put your understanding into practice as Chef Drew guides you in the preparations of food, adjusting as we go. Fundamentals this week will focus on Fat, Salt, Acid, Heat as we make: Olive Oil Tuna Confit with Salsa Verde Fagioli ala Fiasco (Tuscan Cannellini Beans) Caesar Salad with Grilled Romaine Crusty Country Bread Fresh Berries and Masala ZabaioneAdditional Skills/Fundamentals: Sauces: Herb-based sauce, zabaione (egg-thickened dessert sauce), egg-emulsified dressing Flavor-building and balance, using cured and pickled items to add depth of flavor How to handle fresh herbs Knife skills: dice, chiffonade, mince Curing, confit, grilling, Timing and organization/mise en place Plating & presentation