Take your everyday cooking to the next level with sauces that deliver big flavor perfect for weeknight meals. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare versatile sauces using classic techniques and modern shortcuts. From pan sauces and emulsions to vibrant herb sauces, we’ll focus on balance, seasoning and texture so you can transform…
Take your everyday cooking to the next level with sauces that deliver big flavor perfect for weeknight meals. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare versatile sauces using classic techniques and modern shortcuts. From pan sauces and emulsions to vibrant herb sauces, we’ll focus on balance, seasoning and texture so you can transform simple proteins, vegetables and grains into exciting dishes at home. Leave with the confidence to sauce smarter, not harder!
Menu:
- Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce
- Sautéed Chicken Breasts Chasseur Sauce (Tomato, Mushroom and Tarragon Pan Sauce)
- Grilled Vegetables with Chimichurri Drizzle
- Steakhouse Potato Wedges with Roasted Garlic Aioli
Skills covered in class:
- Making hot and cold emulsions
- Blanching and shocking green vegetables
- Selecting and sautéing chicken
- Determining chicken doneness
- Making pan sauce
- Using flour as a thickener
- Deglazing
- Grilling vegetables
- Making fresh herb sauces
- Balancing flavors
- Selecting and roasting potatoes
In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.
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