“You have to taste a culture to understand it.”

Held Tuesdays at 6:30pm

Upcoming Session Start Date:

February 18th, 2025

About:

Join us in this six-week program as we take a global look at a variety of cuisines that have taken the world by storm. Hosted by Chef Andrew Schmidt, the Around the World Series will educate students on individual cultures, their culinary staples, and the context behind it all! This series is open to all skill-levels, ideal for those who want to become more worldly when it comes to international cuisine.

Each week follows the same structure: students will listen to the chef instructor’s lecture over the weekly topics before heading into the kitchen to make the respective dishes themselves. Once the food is prepared and plated, everyone gets to enjoy a family-style meal of what they’ve just made with a complimentary glass of wine.

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Chef and Instructor:

Andrew Schmidt:

Chef Drew is the newest member to join Classic Cooking’s beloved chef staff. He is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America with over 10 years of hands-on kitchen experience. Drew has an extensive background in plant-based/seasonal menus, refined and rustic cooking techniques, as well as classical French and Italian culinary training. His passion for, and education of, food history/traditional cultural recipes opens the door for a deeper understanding and appreciation of recipes, covering not just how we cook great food, but rather why we cook it in a certain, special way. In his own words, “I aspire to share the stories and artisanal crafts that illustrate how food and drink is an eternal bond between us all.”

Concepts and Menus:

Week 1 – France

  • Gougères (Savory Pâte à Choux Puffs)
  • French Onion Soup
  • Flank Steak with Shallot and Red Wine Vinegar Sauce
  • Pommes Purée (Creamy Mashed Potatoes)
  • Glazed Herbed Carrots
  • Cherry Claufoutis

Week 2 – East Asia

  • Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce 
  • Beef Bulgogi 
  • Japanese Style Fried Rice 
  • Chinese Style Stir Fried Vegetable Medley 
  • Black Sticky Rice with Mango Coconut Semifreddo 

Week 3 – Italy

  • Ricotta, Bacon, and Roasted Tomato Bruschetta with Honey Balsamic Glaze 
  • Minestrone Soup with Parmesan Crisp 
  • Pan Seared Chicken Breast and Fettuccine all’Amatriciana 
  • Lemon Mascarpone Mousse with Lady Fingers 

Week 4 – Latin America

  • Homemade Tortilla Chips with Mango Corn Salsa 
  • Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce 
  • Spanish Style Rice with Black Beans 
  • Tres Leches Cake 

Week 5 – India

  • Fried Potato Bondas Cucumber Raita Dipping Sauce
  • Mango Chutney
  • Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Basmati Rice Pilaf
  • Saag Paneer
  • Grilled Naan
  • Mango Lassi

Week 6 – Germany

  • Krautstrudel
  • Braised Red Cabbage
  • German Potato Salad
  • Jagerschnitzel with Mushroom Demi Glace
  • Linzer Torte with Raspberry Filling 

Cost:

The Around the World Series is $600.00 for all six weeks of classes. Students may not sign up for individual classes. No chef jacket fee is added for this program.

Cancellation Policy:

In the event of a student’s cancellation, refunds are based off of the student’s attendance rate. Please contact our staff with questions if you are considering cancelling your spot.

Notes:

  • No prerequisite classes or prior kitchen experience required. The Around the World Series is geared for beginner level chefs and food enthusiasts!
  • If you are unable to attend any class for any reason, you are more than welcome to make it up in a following Around the World Series session. Just check our schedule, confirm the date that you need to sit in on, and contact our staff by phone or email so that we can mark you down.
    • We do not allow make-up classes if your registered session has yet to begin. 
  • Certain weeks of the program may be pushed back for other events. Classic Cooking keeps all currently enrolled students updated with any schedule changes.

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