The Taco Workshop Tacos — real tacos, with soft or crispy corn tortillas, succulent fillings and snappy salsas, are a revered street food on either side of the border. In this hands-on class with Chef James Sherrill you’ll see how much fun making and eating tacos can be. We will make two traditional favorites with all the trimmings, Cold Beer and Margaritas included! You’ll sharpen your knife skills while making fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole. Then you’ll get busy making, pressing and toasting . . . Fresh, Homemade Corn Tortillas Pan-Seared New York Steak Tacos al Pastor with achiote and a grilled pineapple cilantro salsa Baja Fish Taco, beer-battered cod, with a lime crema shredded cabbage Served with Cold Beer and Margaritas (2 pp)
Steak Dinner at the Bistro We have a lot to learn from the French. In France, you savor a delicious meal with friends, family and a great bottle of wine – not too bad of a lifestyle! In this hands-on cooking class, join Chef James Sherrill and learn how to create these classic French bistro dishes that you can make over and over to enjoy with friends and family. In this class, you will make: Wilted Salad Lyonnaise with Bacon Lardons, a Soft Boiled Egg, and Homemade Croutons Cast Iron Pan-Seared New York Steak, with Blistered Asparagus with Béarnaise Sauce and Roasted Baby Potatoes Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée
American Steakhouse Classics Why venture out for a expensive steak dinner when you can learn do it all at home? In this hands-on class you will learn how to pan sear the perfect steak and make complementary sides for the perfect at-home date night or dinner party. In this class Chef Barbara Sowatsky will guide you on how to use high heat searing and two zone heat to amp up your cooking. Classic Wedge Salad with Bacon Lardons, Cherry Tomatoes, Homemade Croutons, and Blue Cheese Dressing Cornmeal Crusted Onion Rings with a Buttermilk Basil Dipping Sauce Cast Iron Pan Seared New York Steak with a Garlic Herb Compound Butter, and a Sauté of Mixed Wild Mushrooms No Bake Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
Steak Dinner at the Bistro We have a lot to learn from the French. In France, you savor a delicious meal with friends, family and a great bottle of wine – not too bad of a lifestyle! In this hands-on cooking class, join Chef James Sherrill and learn how to create these classic French bistro dishes that you can make over and over to enjoy with friends and family. In this class, you will make: Wilted Salad Lyonnaise with a warm Mustard, Bacon Lardons, a Soft Boiled Egg, and Homemade Croutons Cast Iron Pan-Seared New York Steak, with Blistered Asparagus with Béarnaise Sauce and Roasted Baby Potatoes Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée About Chef James James has lent his creative touch to many restaurants in his native Seattle, as well as San Francisco. In San Francisco he worked several positions at Jardinière and then went on to take the sous chef position at the two Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Aqua. In Seattle, he worked with Jason Wilson at Crush. He then served as chef de cuisine at Restaurant Zoë and executive chef at Re:public and Single Shot. In 2014 he was presented a Rising Star Chef award by Seattle Met Magazine. James is now chef owner, with his wife, of Lovely Night Catering.
Steak Dinner at the Bistro We have a lot to learn from the French. In France, you savor a delicious meal with friends, family and a great bottle of wine – not too bad of a lifestyle! In this hands-on cooking class, join Chef James Sherrill and learn how to create these classic French bistro dishes that you can make over and over to enjoy with friends and family. In this class, you will make: Wilted Salad Lyonnaise with a warm Mustard, Bacon Lardons, a Soft Boiled Egg, and Homemade Croutons Cast Iron Pan-Seared New York Steak, with Blistered Asparagus with Béarnaise Sauce and Roasted Baby Potatoes Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée About Chef James James has lent his creative touch to many restaurants in his native Seattle, as well as San Francisco. In San Francisco he worked several positions at Jardinière and then went on to take the sous chef position at the two Michelin-starred seafood restaurant, Aqua. In Seattle, he worked with Jason Wilson at Crush. He then served as chef de cuisine at Restaurant Zoë and executive chef at Re:public and Single Shot. In 2014 he was presented a Rising Star Chef award by Seattle Met Magazine. James is now chef owner, with his wife, of Lovely Night Catering.
Avant Garde Summer Dinner Dive into the creative side of summer using some of the most precious ingredients this sun soaked land has to offer. In this hands-on class Chef Bobby Cortez will teach you to utilize two varieties of tomatoes in new and refreshing ways, including in dessert. You will also incorporate peak summer Pacific Northwest fruits into a tantalizing main course. All dishes are prepared using secret European techniques to give you a culinary edge that will expand your kitchen vocabulary. Yellow Tomato Confit with Vin Jaune Beurre Blanc, Smoked Roe and Basil New York Steak with Blackberry, Juniper, Citrus Herbs, Chives on a Cauliflower Puree Tomato Confit in olive oil with Vanilla Bean Raw Sugar and Bergamot Cream About The Chef Chef Bobby Cortez was classically trained in France at Ecole Lenotre, Hotel Ritz L’École de Escoffier, Bellouet Conseil, and L’ Amandiers École de Soleil. He also trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Ottawa, Canada and with Albert Adria at Spain’s Chocovic school. His culinary career spans over 20 years and he has been a private chef for numerous celebrities. Most recently Bobby has been expressing himself in his CR8 Dining Experimental, a pop up dining installation group with talented people from around the world.
American Steakhouse Classics Why venture out for a expensive steak dinner when you can learn do it all at home? In this hands-on class you will learn how to pan sear the perfect steak and make complementary sides for the perfect at-home date night or dinner party. In this class Chef Barbara Sowatsky will guide you on how to use high heat searing and two zone heat to amp up your cooking. You will make: Classic Wedge Salad with Bacon Lardons, Cherry Tomatoes, Charred Croutons, topped with Blue Cheese Dressing Cornmeal Crusted Onion Rings, Buttermilk Dressing Cast Iron Pan Seared New York Steak with a Garlic Herb Compound Butter, and a Sauté of Mixed Wild Mushrooms No Bake Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
Steak Dinner at the Bistro We have a lot to learn from the French. In France, you savor a delicious meal with friends, family and a great bottle of wine – not too bad of a lifestyle! In this hands-on cooking class, join Chef James Sherrill and learn how to create these classic French bistro dishes that you can make over and over to enjoy with friends and family. In this class, you will make: Salad Lyonnaise with Frisée and Bacon Lardons Cast Iron Pan-Seared New York Steak, with Roasted Baby Potatoes, Blistered Asparagus with a Béarnaise Sauce Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée
American Steakhouse Classics Why venture out for a expensive steak dinner when you can learn do it all at home? In this hands-on class you will learn how to pan sear the perfect steak and make complementary sides for the perfect at-home date night or dinner party. In this class Chef Barbara Sowatsky will guide you on how to use high heat searing and two zone heat to amp up your cooking. You will make: Classic Wedge Salad with Bacon Lardons, Cherry Tomatoes, Charred Croutons, topped with Blue Cheese Dressing Cornmeal Crusted Onion Rings, Buttermilk Dressing Cast Iron Pan Seared New York with a Garlic Herb Compound Butter, and a Sauté of Mixed Wild Mushrooms No Bake Cheesecake with Cherry Compote
American Steakhouse Classics Why venture out for a expensive steak dinner when you can learn do it all at home? In this hands-on class you will learn how to pan sear the perfect steak and make complementary sides for the perfect at-home date night or dinner party. In this class Chef Barbara Sowatsky will guide you on how to use high heat searing and two zone heat to amp up your cooking. You will make: Classic Wedge Salad with Bacon Lardons, Cherry Tomatoes, Charred Croutons, topped with Blue Cheese Dressing Cornmeal Crusted Onion Rings, Buttermilk Dressing Cast Iron Pan Seared New York with a Garlic Herb Compound Butter, and a Sauté of Mixed Wild Mushrooms No Bake Cheesecake with Cherry Compote