About: Nothing tastes better than homemade bread right out of the oven. While this may seem intimidating, we will show you how easily these things can be prepared at home. First we’ll demonstrate how to make a seasonal bread, and then you will make your own. At the end of class, enjoy the bread with...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Doughs – Sucrée, Puff, Cream Puff, Frangipane, Sponge Cake About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first...
Menu: – Morning: Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Homemade Crackers – Main: Pesto Pasta Salad – Snack: Hummus with Cut Veggies and Homemade Pita About: In this series we invite kids and teens to learn basic cooking techniques, nutritional knowledge, and creativity in the kitchen! Students will walk away from this series with more confidence...
Practical Series – Topic: Grains Rice – Long, Short, Jasmine, Basmati, Risotto Pasta – Pasta Sauces Polenta About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class,...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Doughs – Sucrée, Puff, Cream Puff, Frangipane, Sponge Cake About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Josh Hebert, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first...
Menu - Italian Spring: Italian Wedding Soup Wild Mushroom Cannelloni with Lemon-Thyme Cream Sauce Chicken Saltimbocca with Creamy Polenta Lemon Ricotta Pine Nut Tart About: Our most popular stand-alone cooking class, this is Classic Cooking Academy’s bread and butter. Guests come in, find a seat, have a drink, and meet the chefs who go over...
Week 1 – Cookies: Linzer Cookies Linzer tarts are a sandwich cookie version, topped with a layer of dough with a characteristic circle shaped cut-out exposing the fruit preserves, and dusted with confectioner's sugar. Vannillekipferl Vanillekipferl are crescent-shaped cookies baked traditionally at Christmas time. They are shaped by hand. Once baked and still warm, they...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Creams – Pastry, Bavarian, Gelatin, Buttercream Cake Assembly About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn...
Menu: – Morning: Egg Muffins with Choice of Fillings – Main: Asian-Style Chicken Lettuce Cups – Snack: Macerated Mediterranean Fruit Salad About: In this series we invite kids and teens to learn basic cooking techniques, nutritional knowledge, and creativity in the kitchen! Students will walk away from this series with more confidence in the kitchen...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Mousses/Gelatin Fruit Mousse Chocolate Mousse Bavarian (Charlotte Russe) Lemon Curd About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it...
Practical Series – Topic: Duck Deboned Stuffed and Roasted Leg Seared Breast with Orange Sauce About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Creams – Pastry, Bavarian, Gelatin, Buttercream Cake Assembly About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Josh Hebert, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn...
Week 2 – Breads I: Pretzels The ideal pretzel, as served in Germany, has a dark brown, crispy, salty crust, and inside a soft dough. It has a plump body and thin, crispy (but not dry) crossed "arms." Hefekranz (Also known as Hefezopf, Striezel, Yeast Braid) A sweet yeast dough which is divided into 3...
Menu: Coconut Carrot and Ginger Bisque Shrimp Dumplings with Soy Butter Sauce Chicken Panang Curry over White Rice Honey Miso Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Stir-Fried Vegetables Coconut Milk Crème Caramel About: One of our few classes that does not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet our chef(s) and sommelier, and enjoy a five-course...
About: Spring Break is here! Classic Cooking introduces a fun four-day cooking camp, where students will learn essential cooking techniques and work alongside their peers to gain and develop new culinary skills. Students will build on skills throughout the week, and the daily changing menus will offer a wide variety of seasonal delights. Once they...
Practical Series – Topic: Dessert Cookies Lemon Curd About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, 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...
Menu: – Morning: Breakfast Cheese Quesadillas with Guac Dip – Main: Mini Pizza Bagels – Snack: Homemade Caramel Corn About: In this series we invite kids and teens to learn basic cooking techniques, nutritional knowledge, and creativity in the kitchen! Students will walk away from this series with more confidence in the kitchen and a...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Flaky Pastries Palmiers Cheese Straws Napoleon About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by...
Practical Series – Topic: Asian Techniques – Satay, Sushi, Fish Tartare About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, 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...
Practical Series – Topic: Dessert Cookies Lemon Curd About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Josh Hebert, 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...
Menu - Luck o' the Irish: Beer Cheese Soup Irish Soda Bread Corn Beef and Cabbage Colcannon (Irish Mashed Potatoes) Creamy Peas with Bacon and Shallots Chocolate Stout Cake About: Our most popular stand-alone cooking class, this is Classic Cooking Academy’s bread and butter. Guests come in, find a seat, have a drink, and meet...
Week 3 – Breads II: Date & Almond Stollen A delicious blend of nuts and dates used as a filling. The stollen is popular for brunches or a casual Sunday afternoon with coffee. Buchten Buchteln or Wuchteln – you will hear both expressions in Germany – are a relatively unknown treasure. They are pull-apart style...
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 of fruits and vegetables, herbs and garlic. Each student will learn how to debone a...
Menu: Scallion Salad Wilted Spinach and Sesame Salad Shredded Diakon and Cucumber Salad Stir Fry Glass Noodles Spicy Stir Fried Pork Shoulder Beef Bulgogi White Rice Korean Sweet Tea About: Join us for a unique cooking class featuring cuisine from Hanbando - the Korean Peninsula. Students will listen to the chef's lecture before heading into...
Menu - Modern Italian: Tomato Bruschetta Ricotta & Spinach-Filled Agnolotti Herb-Breaded Chicken Fingers Semifreddo with Caramel Sauce About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit down...
Practical Series – Topic: Chocolate Tempering Mousses Sorbet About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, 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...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Large Cakes Queen of Sheba Marjolaine About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Doughs – Sucrée, Puff, Cream Puff, Frangipane, Sponge Cake About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first...
Practical Series – Topic: Chocolate Tempering Mousses Sorbet About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Josh Hebert, 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...
Week 4 – Tortes: Sachertorte The Sacher Torte is one of the most well-known specialties of Vienna, Austria. It is a chocolate cake made with a layer of apricot marmalade and chocolate frosting (ganache). Linzertorte The Linzer Torte is a cake with a short dough (a dough that is rolled out) that has a high...
Menu: Borscht Garnished with Goat Cheese and Dill Bourride (Fish Stew with Aioli) Olive Oil Poached Chicken with Creamy Polenta Pork Tenderloin Tournedos with Apple and Cranberry Chutney, Pickled Red Cabbage, and Sweet Potato Mash Orange Chocolate Roulade About: One of our few classes that does not incorporate hands-on cooking. Instead, guests sit down, meet...
Menu - Top o' the Morning: Apple Cranberry and Almond Coleslaw Corn Beef and Hash with Poached Eggs Roasted Bacon and Brussels Sprouts Cheddar Chive Scones Chocolate Irish Cream Mousse 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...
Menu - Far East Flavors: Asian Chicken Wings Chinese Stir Fry Noodles Spiced Carrot Cupcakes About: 6-WEEK SESSION BEGINS MARCH 21ST AND RUNS THROUGH APRIL 25TH! Join our after-school cooking classes and whip up delicious dinners! Each week, a different menu will be prepared by the students and then they’ll all sit down and enjoy...
Pastry Series Weekly Topic - Yeast Dough Buttermilk Rolls Cinnamon Rolls About: Consider yourself a chef with a sweet tooth? Put your skills to the test in our 12-week Pastry Series! With topics covering cakes, pies, tarts, breads, creams, chocolates, and so much more, this class is as tantalizing as it is appetizing. Hosted by...
Menu: Caesar Salad Customized Pizza Classic Biscotti About: An old customer favorite is back, with a twist! In this class, you’ll learn from the pros how to make the best home-baked pizza. No fancy ovens required! Once demos are over, the chef takes in students to roll, top, and cook their own dough while others...
Practical Series – Topic: Pastry Creams – Pastry, Bavarian, Gelatin, Buttercream Cake Assembly About: The Practical Series is Classic Cooking Academy’s flagship program. Spanning 24 weeks and hosted by Chef Pascal Dionot, this series will educate you around the logistics of the kitchen one step at a time. In each class, students will first learn...
Week 5 – Cakes I: Bienenstich This is a traditional Blechkuchen made from a yeast dough and topped with a butter-sugar-almond mixture. During baking, this topping caramelizes, giving the cake a shiny appearance. After baking, the cake is often also filled with a vanilla cream. Kasekuchen Käsekuchen is a cheesecake made with Quark or other...