Iconic Dishes of San Fransisco Who better than Chef James Sherrill to lead this hands-on class focusing on a few iconic dishes of San Francisco? Chef James lent his creative touch to many restaurants in San Francisco before returning to his hometown of Seattle. 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 this class we will make: Chez Panisse’s Green Goddess Dressing, with Gem Lettuce, fine Herbs and shaved Radish Aqua’s Tuna Tartare, with Pear, Pine Nuts, Mint and Sesame Oil Cioppino with Prawns, Mussels, Clams and Rockfish in a Tomato Broth with Fennel More about Chef James In Seattle, James 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 of Lovely Night Catering.
Street Foods of the World – II Added by popular demand…more street foods! 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 for this hands-on experience where you will prepare simple but flavor-packed dishes inspired by foods sold in markets, festivals, and by street vendors around the world. Travel from Lebanon to Mexico to Singapore, while you prepare and enjoy a variety of flavors and textures. Come travel with us! Make, eat and enjoy street foods from Lebanon – Grilled Lamb Kofta Skewers with fluffy garlic sauce Mexico – Chicken Tinga Pambazos Singapore – Stir fried Chili Prawns Street food is always best with a beverage, option of enjoying wine or beer.
Around the World Small Plates with Big Tastes Join us for a delightful trip Around the World with four different Small Plates guaranteed to wow with their Big Tastes! You will accompany Chef Jennifer Berry in this hands-on class as your taste buds travel the world with stops in Spain, Cuba, Egypt and Greece. No passport needed! Just come hungry as you will cook, eat, cook, eat, etc. From Spain – Spanish Espelette Clams with Grilled Tomato Bread, steamed in spanish sherry broth with dulce (sweet) paprika and Espelette pepper From Cuba – Beef Picadillo-Filled Pastries, (flaky puff pastry filled with sweet and briny beef filling, baked golden brown and brushed with honey glaze) From Egypt – Kataifi Prawns, Dukkah and Pistachio Yogurt, (fried prawns wrapped with phyllo dough, seasoned with traditional Egyptian spice mixture) From Greece – Fried Calamari, Oil-Cured White Anchovies and Crispy Chickpeas
Grilling and Rosé Get your grills fired up and your wine glasses chilled! Chef and Sommelier Bonnie McPike is bringing a gorgeous menu to this class and it’s gonna be fun time! Learn the ins-and-out of great summer grilling, that you’ll use over and over again. In this hands-on class, we will learn the different heats and zones needed to maximize flavor using a variety of grilling techniques. Grilling fish, cheese and lettuce to steaks and dessert to perfection; it’s a three course menu that’s paired with different Rosés, that will become the highlight of your summer entertaining! Join us and you’ll grill up: Grilled Halibut with Red Onion Escabeche Grilled New York Steak with Parsley, Oregano and Chile Chimichurri Sauce Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Lemon and Summer Herb Dressing Grilled Peaches with Honey Mascarpone, Marcona Almonds and Black Pepper You’ll be greeted with a Glass of Rosé and some Grilled Halloumi with Capers, Garlic, Roasted Tomatoes and Herb Oil.
The Pacific Northwest Summer 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. 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 About Jennifer Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.
The Pacific Northwest 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, perfect a local summertime grilling technique, 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 Grilled Coho Salmon with Za’atar Vinaigrette Marinated Tomatoes and Roasted Chanterelles with Grilled Sweet Corn Aioli Cherry Clafoutis About Jennifer Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.
The Pacific Northwest 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 best of the spring bounty the Pacific Northwest has to offer. We welcome spring with indigenous locally raised Olympia oysters that you will learn to shuck, then we will turn our efforts into creating the rest of your feast, including learning how to perfectly pan-seared our most valuable spies of Salmon. Cheers to the PNW! Menu Olympia Oysters on the half-shell with Rhubarb Vinaigrette Pan-seared Chinook Salmon with Pistachio-Mint Pesto Ricotta Dumplings with Spring Peas, Asparagus, and Green Garlic Olive Oil Cake with Honeyed Whipped Mascarpone and Strawberries About Jennifer: Jennifer is a culinary arts instructor, private chef and recipe developer, she is a graduate of The Seattle Culinary Academy where she is also a part time instructor. Jennifer has over a decade of restaurant experience working under Jonathan Sundstrom at Lark Seattle. Jennifer spent her early life in the kitchen with her grandmother making homemade pasta, foraging for blackberries and using up every leftover available. Her food is heavily influenced by her Italian family and the seasonal bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Jennifer recently started a food blog to document her family’s traditions and the foods she has created for them, you can follow her @chefjenskitchen.
The Bayou Kitchen – Jambalaya In this hands-on cooking class, we will create the tastes from New Orleans and learn about some of the most precious cuisines in the world. Jambalaya is actually a “cousin” of Paella and includes many of the same ingredients. The dish is an amalgamation of African, Native, French, and Spanish culinary traditions. If you love paella? You’ll love jambalaya! Using the reduction technique, Chef Drew Flanders will teach you how to develop deep concentrated flavors in this simple, one-pot dish for “your community” that is beyond “hot and spicy”. You will also learn how to make the perfect rice pilaf without a rice cooker!You will be greeted with a bowl of Texas Caviar (peppers, onion, black eyed peas & charred corn) and Chips and choice of a Sazerac Cocktail, Beer or Wine Then we will get busy and make; Traditional Southern Jambalaya with the Cajun trinity of Onion, Celery, Bell Peppers Chicken, Andouille Sausage, and Sautéed Shrimp Braised Mustard Greens with Bacon Lardons Southern Cornbread with Molasses Butter
Dumplings, Dumpling? Asian dumplings are a very versatile vehicle for juicy meats and savory vegetables. In this in-depth hands on class you will learn the difference between Cantonese and Shanghai style dumplings. Let Chef Thanh Tang teach you how to make three different kinds of dumpling wrappers, and fillings (pork, shrimp and vegetable) while learning the proper techniques of folding and pleating dumplings. You will gain a range of skills from the basic understanding of Chinese ingredients to all the proper dough work. Menu: Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling) Steamed Vegetable Dumplings Little Dragon Soup Dumplings, Shanghai Style
The Thai Kitchen If you love to eat Thai food, the Thai Kitchen is for you! Join Chef Barbara in our beautiful kitchen for a lively and informed hands-on cooking class that demystifies the universe of Thai flavors. Chef Barb will explain authentic Thai ingredients used to bring out maximum flavor known as “The Harmony of Thai Cooking”, balancing the primary Thai flavors of sweet, sour, salty and spicy. Let delicious Thai food become a weeknight favorite. In this class, we will make: Grilled Shrimp Spring Rolls – like a salad but much more fun, a refreshing elegant finger food, served with a spicy ginger garlic sauce. Crab Rangoon Dumplings with Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce – these fried dumplings are delicious and additive Thai Cucumber Salad – Sweet and Tangy – served as a garnish, condiment or palate cleanser. Grapow Chicken with Fried Egg and Jasmine Rice – This spicy Thai staple is made with a combination of ground chicken and pork, green beans and lots of Thai basil for color and freshness.