Crab, Crab and More Crab When it comes to enjoying crab, simple is best for most seafood fanatics. Join Chef James Sherrill in this hands-on class as he shows you the versatility of this fresh taste of the sea with standout recipes for a crab appetizer, a fantastic salad for any spring, summer meal, and of course, the ever popular, anytime of year, crab cake. Learn the restaurant trick for producing perfectly high sided rounded cakes. Cucumber Crab Roll Ups Blistered Asparagus Crab Salad with Fresh Breadcrumbs and Spring Garlic Crab Cakes with Wholegrain Mustard Aioli and Arugula
The French Bistro Dinner We have a lot to learn from the way the French live their lives as they savor a delicious meal and a great bottle of wine or two, with friends and family around. Chef Barbara Sowatsky brings her experience cooking with Jacques Pepin into this hands-on class to make classic French favorites accessible to everyone with dishes you can make over and over to enjoy with family and friends. In this class you will make and enjoy: Herbed Goat Cheese Soufflé with Lightly Dressed Baby Greens Pan-roasted Halibut with Cannellini Bean Provençal Lemon Curd Tart with Fresh Berries and Cream
The Art of Sushi Have you ever wanted to make sushi but didn’t know where to start? Learn about sushi making from Chef Thanh Tang in our Art of Sushi Workshop where he will show you the proper tools and processes to make Nigiri, Maki, and Uramaki style sushi at home. We will discuss the best ingredients, where to shop and what combinations work best. Learn all the how-to’s from Asian expert, Chef Thanh Tang to customize your sushi-making at home. You will be greeted with a bowl of Hot Miso Soup and 7-Flavor Edamame. Then you will get your hands busy, rolling and forming; Shrimp and Mango Maki Rolls Crab and Avocado Rolls Spicy Tuna Nigiri You can enjoy with your choice of sake, beer or wine.
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. The evening will start by enjoying a tapa prepared by Chef Drew to tide you over while we create a mouth watering Paella Mixta that includes chorizo, chicken, shrimp, clams, and local mussels We’ll round out the meal with Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Beer, White or Red Wine Based 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
The Pacific Northwest Summer Seafood Feast We are lucky to live in a region with an abundance of fresh seafood, wild mushrooms, foraged greens, and an abundance of year-round locally grown produce. Join Chef Jennifer Berry in this hands on class where her menu celebrates the abundance the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We will start with a fun and classic old-school appetizer, Clams Casino. Then, perfectly roasted Cedar Plank Grilled Coho Salmon, which will be complemented with fresh seasonal Marinated Tomatoes and Roasted Chanterelles. We will finish our feast with a classic Cherry Clafoutis. Cheers to the PNW! Clams Casino Cedar Plank Roasted Coho Salmon with Za’atar Vinaigrette Marinated Tomatoes and Roasted Chanterelles with Grilled Sweet Corn Aioli Cherry Clafoutis with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The Art of Sushi Have you ever wanted to make sushi but didn’t know where to start? Learn about sushi making from Chef Thanh Tang in our Art of Sushi Workshop where he will show you the proper tools and processes to make Nigiri, Maki, and Uramaki style sushi at home. We will discuss the best ingredients, where to shop and what combinations work best. Learn all the how-to’s from Asian expert, Chef Thanh Tang to customize your sushi-making at home. You will be greeted with a bowl of Hot Miso Soup and 7-Flavor Edamame. Then you will get your hands busy, rolling and forming;Shrimp and Mango Maki Rolls Crab and Avocado Rolls Spicy Tuna Nigiri You can enjoy with your choice of sake, beer or wine.
Crab, Crab and More Crab! When it comes to enjoying crab, simple is best for most seafood fanatics. Join Chef James Sherrill in this hands-on class as he shows you the versatility of this fresh taste of the sea with standout recipes for a crab appetizer, a fantastic salad for any spring meal, and of course, the ever popular, anytime of year, crab cake. Learn the restaurant trick for producing perfectly rounded cakes. Cucumber Crab Roll Ups Blistered Asparagus Crab Salad with Fresh Breadcrumbs and Spring Garlic Crab Cakes with Wholegrain Mustard Aioli and Arugula
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. The evening will start by enjoying a tapa prepared by Chef Drew, then you’ll get ready to build your mouth watering Paella! Paella Mixta filled with chicken, chorizo, shrimp, clams, and local mussels Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Beer, White or Red Wine Based 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
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. The evening will start by enjoying a tapa prepared by Chef Drew to tide you over while we create a mouth watering Paella Mixta that includes chorizo, chicken, shrimp, clams, and local mussels. Grilled seasonal vegetables with a Romesco sauce and creamy Aioli. Enjoyed with a choice of Sangria, Beer, White or Red Wine Based 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
The Thai Kitchen – Inspired by POK POK POK POK is the sound a wooden pestle makes when it strikes a clay mortar. Pok Pok is also a cookbook and guide to bold, authentic Thai cooking from Andy Ricker, the past chef and owner of the wildly popular and widely lauded Pok Pok Portland restaurants. And now, it is the inspiration for this popular class, taught by Chef Barbara Sowatsky. In this hands-on class you will make: Ike’s FAMOUS Vietnamese Chicken Wings Kai Sateh with Ajaat (Shrimp Satay & Cucumber Relish) Som Tam Thai (Green Papaya Salad) Phat Si Ew (Stir-fried Rice Noodles with Flank Steak and Broccoli)