CLASSES

Vegetarian Boot Camp

Broaden your palette of cooking techniques in this one-day immersion into vegetarian cooking. Join us to explore flavors and ingredients from many cuisines as well as vegetarian proteins. We'll teach you how to create plate after plate of meatless deliciousness!

• Celery Root Bisque with Thyme Croutons
• Amaranth-Spinach Fritters with Cashew-Tahini Sauce
• Roasted Eggplant and Portobello Mushroom Moussaka
• Thai Peanut Noodles with Crispy Tofu, Carrots and Broccoli
• Huevos Rancheros with Black Beans, Avocado-Tomatillo Sauce and Queso Fresco   
  
  

Skills Covered in Class Include:

• Selecting and working with seasonal produce
• Working with root vegetables
• Preparing croutons and nut-based sauces
• Balancing flavors
• Preparing soup
• Working with fresh herbs, spices, dark leafy greens, tofu, dried beans and tomatillos
• Working with grains
• Salting and roasting eggplant
• Preparing béchamel
• Getting familiar with Thai and Mexican ingredients
• Selecting avocados
  
  

1-week cancellation policy. Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately.

Location: Merchandise Mart

Menu:

• Roasted Corn and Coconut Chowder
• Black-Eyed Pea and Mushroom Burgers with Arugula Pesto
• Roasted Red Pepper Falafel with Char-Grilled Baba Ganoush
• Roasted Beet Gnocchi with Wilted Beet Greens and Goat Cheese Cream Sauce
• Kimchi-Sesame Rice Bowls with Fried Egg
  
  

Skills Covered in Class Include:

• Selecting and working with seasonal produce
• Working with dark leafy greens and grains
• Getting familiar with Mediterranean and Asian flavors
• Working with spices and fresh herbs
• Making soup
• Preparing fresh herb and cream sauces
• Shallow frying
• Grilling vegetables
• Cooking eggs
  
  

1-week cancellation policy. Due to the layout of our kitchens and in consideration of your classmates, students will work in groups of 3 to 5 people. Parties of 6 or more will be directed to our private events department so we can accommodate them appropriately.

Location: Merchandise Mart