Do you want to up your cooking game, but also need a weekend away from it all to relax? Our Culinary Immersive Weekends are the best of both worlds!
Join Chef Eric Rivera for a one-of-a-kind experience featuring three in-depth cooking classes that dive into traditional techniques and flavors. In between classes, unwind with a visit to the wellness spa, take a peaceful stroll downtown, or explore the charm of the Auburn-Opelika area — the choice is yours!
Learn how to master multiple proteins utilizing different cooking methods. Chef Eric Rivera will teach you to confidently cook these main entrée components in a series of hands-on culinary classes. From chicken to steak to salmon to pork, you will grow your cooking skills and add new recipes to your repertoire.
Dates: June 13-14, 2025
Friday evening 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Saturday morning 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Saturday afternoon 4:00-6:30 p.m.
What You Will Learn:
- Confidence with Chicken: It’s all about juicy chicken! We will learn how to sear and roast chicken perfectly, serving it up with classic English pea risotto.
- The Perfect Steak: Learn to cook steak in a cast iron skillet and how to grill a steak to perfection. We will also explore tasty uses for Hasselback potatoes.
- Cooking with Salmon: Discover the surprisingly easy methods of sous vide and searing salmon, topped with a lemon caper butter sauce and crispy potatoes.
- Elevated Pork: The all-star techniques to create prosciutto-wrapped pork tenderloin and stuffed pork chops will take your cooking to the next level. A sweet corn succotash will accompany the dish.
Time: 2.5 hours per class
Cost: $495 per person, includes all sessions and alcohol included
What You Will Get:
- A micro-credential certificate and digital badge
- An Auburn apron and collectible micro-credential patch
- A collection of authentic Italian recipes
- A memorable weekend and new friends!
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