Morning Classes
Knife Skills 101
Monday November 15th 10am - 1pm
From beginner to seasoned professional, everyone who likes to spend time in the kitchen knows how important it is to have good knife skills. In this class, you will learn the basics of knife usage, handling, care and safety as well as all the cuts that will make your food look and taste better. And of course, you'll be cooking and sampling the foods you slice in class! Whether you're just getting started, or need a refresher course, this class will give you the confidence to cut like a pro! "Dinner in 20 minutes!
Participants will dine on meat, fish and vegetables that they cut during the class.
Instructor: Matt Finarelli
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Let's Make Pies: Savory & Sweet
Tuesday, November 16th 10am - 1pm
Join Open Kitchen's newest culinary instructor, Mia Kang, and learn how to make and work with pie dough, and be creative with fillings, for example: chocolate chips into a pecan pies, or candied ginger to apple pie pies.
Menu: Empanada (chicken, beef, spinach/cheese), gyoza (japanese pot stickers), thai egg-rolls, apple, pecan, and pumpkin pies.
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Evening Classes
A Thanksgiving Dinner
Monday, November 15th 6:30pm - 9:30pm
You want to impress the crowd, but you're worried about some of your skills. In this class, we review all the elements of how to make some Thanksgiving specialties, so your family gathering will go off perfectly. Well, the food will anyway...
Menu: Roast Turkey with gravy, Celery Chestnut Stuffing, Brussels Sprouts with Bacon and Blue Cheese, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Instructor: Matt Finarelli
Register NowBread and Soups: The Perfect Comfort Food
Tuesday, November 16th 6:30pm - 9:30pm
There's nothing better than a meal consisting of a warm bowl of soup accompanied by a fresh, hot loaf of bread. This class will teach the basics of making both of these. Start off by learning the basics of bread making, and while that's rising, learn how to make some fabulous soups to accompany your bread from Katharine Mardirosian, Owner of "100 Bowls of Soup." It's a soul-warming class that will teach you all you need to know for the coming winter months!
Menu: Roasted Butternut Squash and Mushroom & Onion Soups along with Chef Matt's French Baguettes
Instructors: Chef Matt Finarelli & Special Guest, Katharine Mardirosian, Owner of "100 Bowls of Soup"
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