BBQ & Grilling Class (FEW SPOTS LEFT!)

Curriculum: Topics: History of Barbecue Types of Grills and Smokers Basic Tools Types of Woods Common Cuts of Meats Used Cooking and Resting Times Spices, Rubs, and Sauces Food Included: Pork Belly Burnt Ends Beef Brisket Ribs Smoked Chicken (There will also be a hands-on portion where students will make a corn salsa, potato salad,...

Knife Skills Class (SOLD OUT)

THIS CLASS IS SOLD OUT. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAIT-LIST. About: Basic knife skills are important, whether a veteran cook or a beginner, everyone can use some basic training with kitchen knives. Class includes demonstration by one of our chef instructors, Andrew Schmidt, followed by practical skills of various cuts...

Nutritional Series – Week 2 (04/29/24)

Week 2 – Meals That Heal: Exploring the Benefits of the Mediterranean Anti-inflammatory Diet Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) The Mediterranean Anti-inflammatory Diet, renowned for its health benefits, offers some of the most nourishing and delicious cuisine of the world. Learn about the diet’s guiding principles, the Mediterranean Food Pyramid, broad-range of commonly used ingredients, and...

Everything Beef Class (05/02/24)

Menu - Everything Beef Class: Skirt Steak with Argentinian Chimichurri Flat Iron au Poivre (Black Pepper Cream Sauce) Flank Steak with Bordelaise Sauce (Red Wine Reduction) About: Learn how to handle cattle on the table in this stand-alone workshop! In this class, Chef Andrew Schmidt will cover the basics of beef, showing students how to...

Pastry Class – Soufflés with Pascal (CANCELED)

THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED. WE WILL REACH OUT TO PRIOR REGISTRANTS SHORTLY. Soufflés Class – Menu: Classic Orange Soufflé  Lemon Soufflé Chocolate Soufflé  Crème Anglaise  Fruit Sauce Lemon Curd Chocolate Sauce About: Learn how to bake any soufflé with crisp edges and perfect height for a sweet end to a delicious meal. Join Chef...

Nutritional Series – Week 3 (05/06/24)

Week 3 – Feeding Your Brain: Optimize Memory and Cognition with Whole Foods Lecture Portion (30-40 mins) Cognitive decline is not inevitable. In fact, research continues to demonstrate the important connection between nutrition and the brain’s overall health. Learn about the food plan’s guiding principles, detailed lists of what to eat and what to avoid, as well as...

Practical Series – Week 1 (05/07/24)

Practical Series – Topic: Introduction Ingredients Equipment Sanitation Safety About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn their weekly topic(s) from the chef’s lecture before heading into...