Teaching people how to cook always amazes me because no two classes are ever the same: different menus, different ingredients, different tastes, different personalities, different skill levels, always interesting.
When people email me about what kind of classes I teach, I always respond that I teach whatever you want to cook and eat. Although I'm trained in classical French cuisine, my years as a recipe tester with both Cook's Illustrated and now with CHOW.com have given me the opportunity to explore all kinds of cuisines and recipes. The only thing people tend to forget is that these lessons have to be in San Francisco Bay Area, sorry Boston! (not unless you'd like to foot the bill for me to travel to where you are!)
Here are some menus from a few recent private cooking classes in people's homes, they were yummy and fun!
Braised Pork Chops and Fennel
sweet onions, vermouth, crème fraîche, lemon, served with baguette
Sautéed Green Beans and Bacon
shallots, parsley vinaigrette
Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart
brandied whipped cream
**********
Asparagus à la Vinaigrette
lemon zest, toasted almonds, garlic
Gratin Dauphinois
garlic, gruyère cheese
Seared Hanger Steaks
brandy, mustard, tarragon
Madeleines
**********
Handmade Pappardelle
herbed tomato sauce, parmesan
Roasted Broccolini
garlic, balsamic,olive oil
Chicken Marsala
cremini mushrooms, pancetta
Cannoli
homemade ricotta cheese
Bon Appétit!
So many good recipes. Can't wait to try them in the convection oven.
http://www.toasterandconvectionovens.com
Posted by: Carol | February 22, 2011 at 08:46 AM
I personally think that the basics of cooking should be taught in the home, by mom. That does not happen today as much as it used to. My sister got married and I think her husband was the 'cook'! In fact, I can cook better than my sister, but that is in part due to my personality, and the mad scientist part of me. :)
Thanks for allowing me to view this article and I hope that I can help in the knife sharpening. Please visit me at http://www.sharpenablade.com. Thank you :)
Posted by: mark fuglestad | August 29, 2011 at 08:19 AM
good to know :)
Posted by: Nextrightturn | October 23, 2011 at 01:16 PM