"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

Classic Bisque's
Learn to make a mushroom bisque and seafood bisque using classic bisque making techniques.
Cost - $48

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 

Fast Yet Fancy Chicken Breasts
Review the basics of cooking boneless chicken breasts while taking home some 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

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

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

Risotto, Risotto, Risotto
Italian comfort food doesn't get any better.  Creamy, warm and refined risotto is easy to make and lends itself to endless variations and presentations.   Make Italian fennel and onion risotto with shrimp and sweet peas,  wild mushroom risotto and creamy parmesan risotto.
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 Italian Menu
Shrimp Scampi, Caesar Salad, Steak Pizzaiola, roasted Garlic and Olive oil mashed potatoes, Sauteed spinach, Italian filled crepes
Cost - $50

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