I’ve taken everything I learned at Le Cordon Bleu and over my past 20 years of teaching and distilled it into this three-day, hands-on workshop. We will meet for three consecutive Wednesdays and together we’ll cover the essential skills every cook needs—knife skills, sauces, equipment essentials, perfectly cooked proteins, vegetables, emulsions, eggs, seasoning to taste, meal prep and even some easy to whip up desserts. Whether you’re brand new to cooking or ready to sharpen your skills, you’ll leave with recipes, techniques, and the confidence to cook well for life. The class will be mainly instructional with a hands-on component each night. You will receive samples of each dish throughout the evening.

Each recipe in this course is more than just a dish—it’s a teaching tool, chosen as a way to spark conversation and practice the fundamental techniques that make you a confident cook.

Week One

• Peruvian Oven Roasted Chicken

• Deep Fried Yucca

• Rachael’s Crack Mojo Sauce

• Skirt Steak with Chimichurri

• Kale Chips

• 5-minute Salsa

• Perfect White Rice

• Easy Berry Ice Cream

Week Two

• Ginger Soy Glazed Salmon

• Honey-Miso Broiled Fish

• Spring Rolls with Nuoc Chom Dipping Sauce

• Quick Cucumber Kimchee

• Blistered Wok Green Beans

• Easy Coconut Curry

• Pan Fried Tofu

• Madelines

Week Three

• Egg Cookery: Frittata, Hard-Boiled, Soft Boiled, Scrambled, Fried

• Dressings: Balsamic & Blue Cheese

• Chicken Curry Salad w/Sous Vide Chicken Breasts

• Pickled Onions

• Chicken Stock

• Lemon Garlic Pasta with Shrimp & Herbs

• Roasted Potatoes with Garlic & Rosemary

• Broiled Asparagus

• Burnt Basque Cheesecake

INSTRUCTIONS

Cancellations: Full refund up to 7 days before class; within 7 days you may transfer to another date or gift your seat.

Minimums: Classes require 4+ students. If we don’t hit the minimum, you’ll receive a full refund or free transfer.

Allergies: Please note allergies at checkout; I’ll adapt when possible.

Containers: You will receive a full list of containers to bring for food storage.

Location: Ten minutes north of downtown St. Pete. Address emailed upon purchase.