"The technique is what's important here, and when you realize that a stew is a stew, and a roast is a roast whether it be beef, lamb, pork, or chicken cooking begins to make sense"   

Julia Child    
Julia's Kitchen Exhibit at the Smithsonian    

The Art of Sautéing
Learn the techniques to pan sear scallops, pan sear hanger steak with sautéed potatoes, garlic sautéed spinach and caramelized pears with cream.  
Cost - $50

Baby It's Cold Outside
Warm up inside and out and learn to make some classics stews and soups:  Texas Style (no-beans) Chili, Bigos- the Polish savory stew of cabbage and meat, Wild Mushroom Soup both cream and broth styles will be taught, and  Healthy Roasted Tomato-Basil soup.
Cost- $50

Cooking 101
Learn basic cooking methods using dry heat, moist heat and combination of two.  Searing, sautéing, braising, and blanching.  Quick and easy meal planning and pantry maintenance. 
Cost - $50              

Kitchen safety and cooking basics will be the focus of this class.  The children help Chef Mark prepare some variations of their favorites: Pita pizzas, chicken quesadilla with spanish salsa, green salad with mandarin oranges and raspberry vinaigrette and fruit smoothies. Ages 10-13.
Cost - $25

Fast Yet Fancy Chicken Breasts
Review the basics of cooking boneless chicken breasts and take home some great new recipes to add to your repertoire - Chicken sautéed with marsala crimini mushrooms and gorgonzola, Sautéed soy- ginger chicken breasts, Sundried tomato and goat cheese stuffed chicken breasts, Chicken Florentine.
Cost - $50

French and Fabulous
Back by popular demand this 3 hour class uses Julia Childs' recipes to create these French treasures.  Throughout we'll talk about short-cuts you can take to prepare these classics in your own kitchen.  Coquilles Saint-Jacques, Potato and Leek soup, chopped salade Nicoise with seared Sushi grade tuna, beef bourgonaise and creme brulee. 
Cost - $65 

Great Braises

Using this cooking method which is great for home cooks to master.  This simple technique can have wonderful results! Learn how to braise pork chops with red cabbage and apples.  And Coq au vin.
Cost -$49

Great Grilling Techniques
What's on the menu tonight?Grilled Asian style salmon with cabbage mint slaw, grilled marinated flank steak,  grilled vegetables, grilled balsamic potatoes, Cornell BBQ chicken.
Cost -$55

Gourmet Italian
We will create a wonderful gourmet Italian meal.  This class to include traditional Italian Caponata with crusty Italian bread, Arugula salad with figs and walnuts,  Chicken breasts stuffed with prosciutto, fontina, and sun-dried tomato, and finishing with Caramelized pears with balsamic and mascarpone cheese.
Cost -$50

Healthy Brunch
Chef Parul will teach you how to make wholesome a brunch to include: Banana Blueberry Oat Bread, Sweet Potato Hash w/ Poached Eggs and Heavenly Hollandaise, and Low-fat Warm Spice Granola.
Cost - $50

Healthy Gourmet
Learn to make a simple and healthy, gourmet meal.  Start with Roasted Butternut Squash Soup, Tomato and Hearts of Palm Salad, Sesame Seared Tuna with Ponzu Sauce and finish with Carmelized Pears with Crystalized Ginger. 
Cost - $50               

Italian American Classics
Learn some derivations of some classic dishes - Chicken Alfredo, Skillet Vegetable Lasagna, and Shrimp Scampi.               
Cost -$48    

Italian Cooking 
In this class you will prepare a simple and delicious Italian meal-to include shrimp scampi, Caesar salad, penne with fresh pesto and sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken piccata, zabaglione with berries.  
Cost - $50

6 Italian Pasta Sauces 
Learn wonderful sauces that can be prepared with little effort.  In this class we will prepare:  Classic Pomodoro Sauce, White Clam Sauce,  Putanesca, Sweet Pea and Garlic, Leek and Mushroom, and Arrabbiatta, the angry tomato sauce.                       
Cost -  $50

Knife Skills
A hands-on knife handling class: knife selection, chopping, slicing, carving, maintenance, and sharpening.  Bring your own knives or purchase professional equipment at discounted prices (available to class participants only).  This class we'll use knife skills to prepare minestrone soup and crudite with fresh herb dip. 
Cost - $48

Knife Skills II
Bring your favorite knives to this class and learn how to sharpen and care for them. In this class you will learn how to break-down a whole chicken and filet a fish.  Plus, we will cover the correct methods of slicing, dicing, chopping and mincing. Also Recieve a 10% discount on our great Global Knives.
Cost - $50

Knock your socks off Salads

Enjoy salad entree's and side salads that are worthy of being dinner when you join Chef Mark to prepare: Avocado salad with ginger miso dressing, Thai eggplant and shrimp salad, Celery root salad with mustard dressing, and Chick -pea and bean salad with tomatoes and basil.
Cost - $40

Let’s do brunch

We will prepare a delicious yet simple brunch to include, omelets with some various fillings, country-style eggs, pan roasted potatoes, and blueberry buckle.
Cost - $30

Mens Night
Enjoy a night out with the guys and perfect your cooking skills by learning the basic methods to prepare your favorite foods.  This class will include specific instructions on how to prepare: a Shrimp Saute appetizer, Caesar salad, Pan-Seared Steak with elegant Bordelaise Sauce, Spinach and Garlic saute and simple yet wonderful Herb roasted potatoes. 
Cost - $60

On the Side

Baby bok choy with yellow peppers,  broccoli stir fry with ginger and sesame, kale with seaweed, sesame and ginger, Gallet dophinoise potatoes, truffle mashed potatoes, purple potatoes with caramelized onions and shitake mushrooms.
Cost - $39

Pan sauces

Steak with bordelaise sauce, chicken with wild mushroom sauce,  salmon with miso broth and scallions.
Cost - $49

Quick, light and tasty

Learn to make spinach and orzo salad, lemon chicken with fresh herbs, steamed brown rice, and cardamom citrus fruit salad.
Cost - $48

Sea-fare II
Learn how to make Mark's crab cakes, hearty shrimp scampi with tomato and parsley, and pan seared scallops with truffled white wine sauce.
Cost - $60  

Simply healthy quick meals

Turkey piccata, orzo and toasted barley, tomato salad, eggplant parmesan.
Cost - $49

Simply Italian Menu
Shrimp Scampi, Caesar Salad, Steak Pizzaiola, roasted Garlic and Olive oil mashed potatoes, Sauteed spinach, Italian filled crepes
Cost - $50

Soup-making workshop
Chicken stock, shrimp stock, onion soup, chicken tortilla soup, Thai lemongrass shrimp soup (tom yum kung)
Cost - $48

South of the Border
Join us and learn simple delicious Mexican recipes.  In this class we will prepare chicken tortilla soup, chicken mole, Mexican rice, bean salad and finish with flan.
Cost - $48

Sushi Making
Learn what you need to know to make a complete sushi meal at home.  We will make the Japanese classics - Miso soup and Ginger salad dressing.   Then with demonstration and instruction from Chef Mark, you will be making a variety of sushi rolls including: California, Spicy Tuna, Eel and Vegetable rolls.  As always, class participation is optional.
Cost - $55