Class Description

Learn basic knife skill and classic kitchen cuts. This is a hands-on class with lots of practice prepping ingredients, then prepare four dishes with what you've prepared!

We will also be chatting with CCS Knife Company via Zoom Meeting on the importance of a sharp knife in your kitchen and they will inform you the different styles of knives.

What to Expect

Class Time 2 Hours
4 Dishes
There is lots of participation so be prepared with comfortable shoes for lots of standing time. Also please have hair pulled back
Food Guidelines have various food allergens in them. Please let us know ahead of time of any food allergies and we will try our best to accommodate
Cutting Boards, Knives, Aprons, Cooking Pans and Utensils will be provided.

Class Syllabus

Learn about different types of knives and how each is used. Find the right knife for you. Less is more.
Learn how to hold a knife property.
Learn to Dice, Chop, Julienne, Mince and Chiffonade with confidence and speed.
Prepare 5 dishes with prepped ingredients
Proper care for your knives

Class Menu

-Quick Caprese Salad

-White Bean and Seasonal Vegetable Hash with Pork Belly

-Seared Salmon with Fruit Salsa

-Julienned Salad with Herbed Dressing

-Root Vegetable Stew

Itinerary
Welcome and Introduction to Knives

Hands On
Quick Caprese Salad
Quick way to Half Tomatoes / Basil Chiffonade

Prep all Vegetables and Fruits
Medium Dice (Stew / Hash) / Small Dice (Pico) / Julienne (Salad) / Mince (Garlic) / Chop (Herbs)

Portion Salmon and Pork Belly

Demo

Vegetable and Chickpea Stew
Make a Quick Vinaigrette and Build Salad & Serve
Sear Salmon & Serve
Cook Hash and Sear Pork Belly & Serve
Serve Stew