The French Macaron French Macarons are elegant almond meringue cookies, sandwiched together with a light buttercream. They are the perfect small bite to serve with coffee or after dinner, and they freeze well. In this hands-on class, learn the tricks to mastering these naturally gluten-free cookies and a go-to-recipe for a creamy Swiss buttercream that you will want to use for frosting all of your cakes. Pastry Chef Thanh Tang, will share the techniques for making the perfect macaron batter, how to pipe, fill and flavor the evenly-sized cookie. Sample in class, and then take the rest home to impress family and friends. You will make: Classic Almond Shells Bailey’s Irish Butter Cream Orange Flower Ganache
The Holiday French Macaron French Macarons are elegant almond meringue cookies, sandwiched together with a light buttercream. They are the perfect small bite to serve with coffee or after dinner, and they freeze well. In this hands-on class, learn the tricks to mastering these naturally gluten-free cookies and a go-to-recipe for a creamy Swiss buttercream that you will want to use for frosting all of your cakes. Pastry Chef Thanh Tang, will share the techniques for making the perfect macaron batter, how to pipe, fill and flavor the evenly-sized cookie. Sample in class, and then take the rest home to impress family and friends. You will make: Almond Macaron with Honey Roasted Chestnut Buttercream Cinnamon Macaron with Spiced Cranberry Buttercream
The French Macaron French Macarons are elegant almond meringue cookies, sandwiched together with a light buttercream. They are the perfect small bite to serve with coffee or after dinner, and they freeze well. In this hands-on class, learn the tricks to mastering these naturally gluten-free cookies and a go-to-recipe for a creamy Swiss buttercream that you will want to use for frosting all of your cakes. Pastry Chef Thanh Tang, will share the techniques for making the perfect macaron batter, how to pipe, fill and flavor the evenly-sized cookie. Sample in class, and then take the rest home to impress family and friends. You will make: Pumpkin Spiced Caramel and a Smoked Vanilla Buttercream.
The Holiday French Macaron French Macarons are elegant almond meringue cookies, sandwiched together with a light buttercream. They are the perfect small bite to serve with coffee or after dinner, and they freeze well. In this hands-on class, learn the tricks to mastering these naturally gluten-free cookies and a go-to-recipe for a creamy Swiss buttercream that you will want to use for frosting all of your cakes. Pastry Chef Thanh Tang, will share the techniques for making the perfect macaron batter, how to pipe, fill and flavor the evenly-sized cookie. Sample in class, and then take the rest home to impress family and friends. You will make: Almond Macaron with Honey Roasted Chestnut Butter Cream Cinnamon Macaron with Spiced Cranberry Buttercream
The Holiday Cookie Workshop There is nothing better than cookies for dessert around the holidays. They are make ahead, small treats with something for everyone. Gather your friends and join us for one of our favorite holiday events–cookie baking and decorating. Join Chef Jennifer Tarantino Reyes in this hands on cookie extravaganza and be prepared for all of your holiday entertaining. You will bake, taste and take home 3 different types of cookies. You will make: Classic Roll out Butter Cookies With Icing and Glitter Sugar Almond Crescents with Powdered Sugar (Gluten Free) Chewy Molasses Cookies
The Cuban Kitchen – Tamales The Cuban cuisine has been influence by the numerous cultures from around the world, from Spain to China. Most Cuban cooking relies on a few basic spices, it’s never deep fried or uses any heavy or cream sauces. In this hands -on class Cuban born Chef Yary will teach you some of her favorite local dishes and share some of her experiences from her homeland. Ensalada de agauacate, Berro y Pina – Watercress, Avocado and Grilled Pineapple Salad, with a Garlic-Lime Cumin Vinaigrette, with a Grilled Bread, Cuban Style Pork Fricassee over Cuban-style Tamales with Pork, Cumin, Garlic, Tomatoes, Onions, Peppers, Olives, Herbs and Spices. (GF)
The Spanish Kitchen – Paella The tradition of Spain’s most iconic dish, Paella, is the perfect centerpiece to share with family and friends. Join Spanish trained Chef Yary and take a trip for the evening to learn how to prepare the perfect gluten free party menu. You’ll learn how to prepare: Paella Mixta (Seafood & Meat Paella – Shrimp, Mussels, Clams, Calamari, Pork, Chorizo and Chicken in a Tomato Saffron Sofrito Sauce) Asparagus, Piquillo Peppers, Caramelized Leeks topped with a Lemon Herb VinaigretteGuests are greeted with tapas made by Yary and a carafe of sangria, white or red wine. You’ll learn from the paella master tips about choosing the right rice, where to get the best saffron and the difference between Mexican and Spanish chorizo. You will leave this class with the confidence and recipes to make this Spanish feast at home. Olé For groups of four you can request an all meat, all seafood or all veggie paella, just let us know!