Practical Series – Week 8 (11/01/24)

Practical Series – Topic: Soufflés Dessert & Savory 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 the...

Saturday Brunch – Weekend Treats (11/02/24)

Brunch Menu - Weekend Treats: Pesto Scrambled Eggs Bruschetta Pancetta-Rosemary Home Fries Vegetable Galette Ricotta and Berries French Toast About: You’ve enjoyed brunch in the past before. Why not cook your own this time? Join us as we work together to cook the ultimate late morning spread! Students will create today’s meal using ingredients lined...

Knife Skills Class (11/02/24)

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 our Executive Chef, Andrew Schmidt, followed by practical skills of various cuts of fruits and vegetables, herbs and garlic. Each student will learn how to debone a chicken, and...

Mediterranean Class – Mambo Italiano (11/03/24)

Menu - Mambo Italiano: Crostini with Roasted Pepper Ricotta Chicken Cacciatore Roasted Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic Asparagus with Smoked Paprika Aioli Tuscan-Style Apple Cake About: Mediterranean food doesn’t limit itself to a single country; it is a cuisine that spans over three continents and hundreds of cultures. This class aims to find the perfect...

After-School Baking Series – Week 6 (11/04/24)

Week 6 Menu - Cookies: Shortbread Oatmeal Raisin Cinnamon Roll About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 23RD AND RUNS THROUGH NOVEMBER 4TH! Join our After-School Baking Series and whip up some delicious desserts! Each week, the students will learn and bake a new collection of weekly dishes before they’ll all sit down together and enjoy their...

Meats & Sauces Series – Week 4 (11/04/24)

Meats & Sauces Series Week 4 – Seafood: Shrimp Scampi with Compound Butter & Toasted Garlic Breadcrumbs Seared Salmon with Roasted Red Pepper Purée About: Join us for a succulent course on the choicest cuts and the best sauces to pair with them! In each class, we will discuss and apply proper protein cookery methods,...

Simple Meals Series – Week 1 (11/05/24)

Week 1 – Shellfish Classic Shrimp Scampi Grilled Asparagus Roasted Rosemary Garlic Potatoes About: Join us in this six-week program as we demonstrate straightforward cookery! Hosted by Executive Chef Andrew Schmidt, this weekly program is designed to teach students how to make quick, convenient, and delicious gastronomic meals. This series aims to target professional workers...

Practical Series – Week 9 (11/07/24)

Practical Series – Topic: Vegetables Blanched Sautéed Braised Roasted 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...