🌟 Class Description
Step into the kitchen and discover how fun and approachable gourmet cooking can be! In this hands-on culinary workshop, you’ll learn essential chef techniques — from knife skills and pan-searing to flavor balancing and plating — all while preparing a stunning, seasonally inspired meal.
This class is designed to build your confidence and creativity, giving you the skills to cook with ease, precision, and passion.
🍽️ What You’ll Learn
Knife skills and proper cutting techniques
How to stuff, sear, and roast chicken perfectly
Sautéing, roasting, and risotto-making fundamentals
Balancing flavors and seasoning with confidence
Plating and presentation for restaurant-quality results
🍴 Menu: “Confidence on a Plate”
🍗 Stuffed Chicken Breast with Mozzarella, Spinach & Roasted Red Peppers
Learn to butterfly, fill, and pan-sear chicken to juicy, golden perfection. This elegant entrée teaches precision, timing, and presentation — the hallmarks of confident cooking.
🍄 Wild Mushroom Parmesan Risotto
Creamy, earthy, and deeply flavorful — this risotto is a true chef’s skill builder. You’ll master stirring technique, texture control, and the art of seasoning as wild mushrooms and Parmesan come together beautifully.
🥗 Roasted Beet & Goat Cheese Salad with Candied Pecans & Orange Vinaigrette
A colorful winter salad that balances sweet, savory, and citrus notes. Roasted beets, creamy goat cheese, crisp greens, and candied pecans are finished with a bright, aromatic orange vinaigrette.
🍫 Warm Spiced Apple Crisp with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
A comforting winter dessert with caramelized apples, cinnamon, and a buttery oat topping — served warm with fresh vanilla bean whipped cream for the perfect seasonal finale.
👩🍳 Class Highlights
✅ Hands-on cooking with chef guidance
✅ Core culinary techniques for everyday and gourmet dishes
✅ Seasonal, restaurant-quality recipes
✅ A full meal to enjoy at the end of class
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