Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Bûche de Noël - Holiday Yule Log
Serves 6

Cake (Génoise) (for a 10 x 14 inch baking sheet)

• 4 room temperature eggs

• 105 grams (½ cup) white sugar

• 105 grams (½ cup + 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: flavorings like vanilla extract, orange zest, lemon zest, etc.

• Optional: 15 grams (2 tablespoons) cocoa powder for a chocolate cake

Chocolate Ganache

• 200 grams (7 ounces) dark chocolate or milk chocolate

• 200 milliliters (about 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons) heavy cream

  • For best results, cream should have at least 30% butterfat content, such as heavy whipping cream or heavy cream

• 40 grams (¼ cup + 3 tablespoons) hazelnut powder

Filling & Decoration

• 50 grams (3/4 cup) shredded coconut

• Chopped hazelnuts

• Optional additions: berries, candy canes, powdered sugar, holiday-themed cake decorations (example)

Optional Syrup (keeps cake soft and adds flavor)

• 1/2 liter (2 cups) of water

• 200 grams (1 cup) white sugar

• Flavoring options:

  • Lemon or orange zest

  • Ginger

  • Liquor like Grand Marnier or rum

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For Cake

• Parchment paper

• 1 mixing bowl

• 1 electric mixer (preferred) or whisk

• 1 sieve (important for the flour/cake consistency)

• Rubber spatula

• 1 baking sheet 10 x 14 inches

• Optional for syrup:

  • pastry brush

  • small sauce pan

For Ganache

• Cutting board + sharp knife

• 1 mixing bowl

• Small pot / sauce pan

• Rubber spatula

For Filling & Decoration

• 1 clean towel

• Rubber spatula

• Optional: pastry bag or Ziploc for decoration

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Get to know Get to know Guillaume

Growing up amidst the smells of homemade meals inspired Guillaume to leave home when he was 16 and start training as a baker. Between his training and learning to cook on his own for the first time, he found his passion for cooking. Guillaume is now studying to become a certified dietician. In his classes not only will you learn to make incredible French dishes but Guillaume will also share tips and techniques about nutrition to break stereotypes around French food.

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Ingredients & Preparation

Lomo Saltado (Peruvian Stir Fry)
Serves 2-3

Rice

• 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil

• 1 garlic clove

• 1 1/2 cups water

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 cup rice

Potatoes

• 4 small or medium potatoes

• 2 1/2 - 3 cups vegetable oil or canola oil, or enough to cover the fries

• Salt

Stir Fry

• 200 grams (7 ounces) beef tenderloin, cut into 1/2” pieces

  • Vegetarian / Vegan substitution: chopped veggies of choice, e.g. broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, etc.

• Salt & pepper

• Vegetable or canola oil

• 1 red onion

• 2 roma tomatoes

• 1 raw spicy pepper (jalapeño, aji amariilo, etc.)

• 1 oz (2 tablespoons) vinegar

• 1 oz (2 tablespoons) soy sauce

  • Gluten-free substitution: tamari

• Chopped cilantro, as much as you’d like

Before Class Steps

• Cut meat (or vegetables if making vegetarian / vegan version) as directed

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• 1 large sauté pan or wok

• 1 pot with lid for rice

• 1 pot for potatoes

• Cutting board & sharp knife

• Mixing bowl

• Slotted spoon or metal spatula

• Plate lined with paper towels

Specialty Items

Get to know Cristo & Yoli

Cristo is a mountain explorer, amateur photographer and professional tour guide in Cusco. What Cristo enjoys most about his work is the opportunity to share the culture and history with many travelers from all over the world. Yoli is a tour guide as well who has also been working in the industry for over 20 years. They enjoy the hiking, history, and amazing gastronomy Peru has to offer, which is why they’re excited to share their cooking experiences and to teach traditional Peruvian recipes.

Ingredients & Preparation

Sushi & Miso Soup
2-3 servings

Sushi

• 370 grams (2 cups) sushi rice (Japanese short-grain rice)

• 470 milliliters (2 cups) water

• 4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed paper)

• 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) sushi vinegar

• Filling options:

  • fresh sashimi-grade fish (salmon, tuna, etc.)

  • crab

  • lox salmon

  • cucumber

  • carrots

  • pickled ginger

  • pickled daikon

  • avocado

  • cream cheese

• Optional: soy sauce, for dipping

  • Gluten-free substitution: tamari

• Optional: wasabi, for dipping

Miso Soup

• 1 piece of kombu (kelp for broth)

• 4 cups water

• 1 cup bonito flakes

  • Omit if vegetarian or vegan

• 4 tablespoons miso paste

• 1 cup chopped cabbage

• Optional additions:

  • mushrooms, chopped

  • broccoli, chopped

  • wakame (seaweed for eating), chopped

  • carrots, chopped

Before Class Steps

• Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes.

• Soak kombu in a pot with 4 cups hot water for at least 10 minutes. Keep the water!

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Mixing bowls

• 1 pot for rice

• 1 pot for miso soup

• 1 rice scooper or spoon

• Bamboo mat for rolling sushi (or plastic wrap or wax paper)

• Wet kitchen towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Yoko

We normally visit Yoko on our Inside Japan Tour in her food-heaven city of Osaka, Japan. Learn more about Yoko’s Japanese cooking classes and how you can learn to make sushi in a virtual cooking class with meal kits.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Seafood Paella
Serves 2

• 200 grams Bomba rice, or other round rice

• 8 medium-size prawns, preferably unpeeled

• 250 grams firm white fish, such as cod

• 100 grams tomatoes

• 5 medium-size garlic cloves

• 2 dried whole ñora peppers, or other dried sweet pepper

• 1 liter (34 fluid ounces or 4 1/4 cups) fish stock, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought

• 1/8 teaspoon saffron

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Homemade Fish Stock

• 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) rockfish

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped

• 4 tomatoes, chopped

• 2 liters (68 fluid ounces or 8 1/2 cups) water

• Olive oil

Crema Catalana
Serves 2

• 1/2 liter (17 fluid ounces or a little more than 2 cups) whole milk

• 4 egg, at room temperature

• 55 grams white sugar (approximately 4 1/2 tablespoons), plus more to caramelize

• 15 grams (approximately 2 tablespoons) cornstarch

• 20 grams (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons) butter

• 1 piece of lemon peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 piece of orange peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 cinnamon stick

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature for the Crema Catalana.

• Homemade Fish Stock Preparation

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat with some olive oil. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally.

  • When the tomatoes have softened, add the fish and cook for 10 minutes or until they are tender and have fallen apart.

  • Add 2 liters water, bring to a boil on medium heat, and cook for 25 minutes.

  • Strain the broth with a fine mesh sieve and discard the fish bones. The liquid is homemade fish broth!

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For the Paella

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• Mixing bowls

• Medium pot

• Paella pan or 10”-wide frying pan with high sides

• Immersion blender

• Fine mesh sieve if making homemade fish stock

For the Crema Catalana

• Medium pot

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Ramekins or other heatproof molds

• Plastic wrap

• Vegetable peeler or knife

• Blowtorch or an oven broiler for caramelizing the sugar

Specialty Items

Get to know Elena

Learn more about Elena and how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with her.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Gyoza
Makes 16-20 dumplings

Gyoza

• 200 grams (1.5 cups + 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour

  • Gluten-free substitution: potato starch and rice flour

• 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) boiling water

• Vegetable oil for frying - approximately 2 tablespoons

• Pinch of Salt

Filling

• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) minced pork

  • Vegetarian / Vegan Substitution: Tofu

• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cabbage

• 1 spring onion/green onion

• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, more or less if desired

• Garlic - at least one clove, more if desired

• Salt + pepper

• Optional: Sesame oil

Dipping Sauce

• Soy sauce

• Rice vinegar

• Optional: Chili oil

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Frying pan

• Mixing bowls

• Rolling pin

• Spatula

Specialty Items

Cook with Yoko

We normally visit Yoko on our Inside Japan Tour in her food-heaven city of Osaka, Japan. Learn more about Yoko’s Japanese cooking classes and how you can learn to make sushi in a virtual cooking class with meal kits.

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Ingredients & Preparation

Crepes with Salted Caramel Sauce & Apple Compote
Makes 15 Crepes

Crepe Batter

• 200 grams (approx. 1 3/4 cup) all purpose flour

  • Gluten-free substitution: 70 grams cornstarch (approximately 1/2 cup)

• 60 grams (approx. 1/2 cup) buckwheat flour (or use equal amount of additional all purpose flour)

  • Note: If making gluten-free crepes with the 70 grams of cornstarch, increase the buckwheat flour to 130 grams (approximately 1 cup)

• 600 ml (approx. 2.5 cups) milk

• 3 eggs, at room temperature

• 60 grams (approx. 4 tablespoons) butter

• 50 ml (approx. 3 1/2 tablespoons) vegetable oil for frying

Salted Caramel Sauce

• 100 grams (approx. 1/2 cup) white sugar

• 50 grams (approx. 3 1/2 tablespoons) salted butter

• 250 ml (approx. 1 cup) heavy cream

Apple Compote

• 4 apples

• 20 grams (approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons) white sugar

• Optional: 1 tablespoon brandy (can be omitted)

• 1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Pinch of kosher salt

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Digital scale for accurate measurements

• 1 crepe pan, or frying pan

• Whisk & spatula

• Pastry brush or paper towel

• 1 large bowl & 2-3 small bowls

• 3 small or medium-size pots, one with a lid

• Dishcloth or kitchen towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Chef Marie

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Ingredients & Preparation

Seafood Paella
Serves 2

• 200 grams Bomba rice, or other round rice

• 8 medium-size prawns, preferably unpeeled

• 250 grams firm white fish, such as cod

• 100 grams tomatoes

• 5 medium-size garlic cloves

• 2 dried whole ñora peppers, or other dried sweet pepper

• 1 liter (34 fluid ounces or 4 1/4 cups) fish stock, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought

• 1/8 teaspoon saffron

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Homemade Fish Stock

• 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) rockfish

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped

• 4 tomatoes, chopped

• 2 liters (68 fluid ounces or 8 1/2 cups) water

• Olive oil

Crema Catalana
Serves 2

• 1/2 liter (17 fluid ounces or a little more than 2 cups) whole milk

• 4 egg, at room temperature

• 55 grams white sugar (approximately 4 1/2 tablespoons), plus more to caramelize

• 15 grams (approximately 2 tablespoons) cornstarch

• 20 grams (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons) butter

• 1 piece of lemon peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 piece of orange peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 cinnamon stick

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature for the Crema Catalana.

• Homemade Fish Stock Preparation

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat with some olive oil. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally.

  • When the tomatoes have softened, add the fish and cook for 10 minutes or until they are tender and have fallen apart.

  • Add 2 liters water, bring to a boil on medium heat, and cook for 25 minutes.

  • Strain the broth with a fine mesh sieve and discard the fish bones. The liquid is homemade fish broth!

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For the Paella

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• Mixing bowls

• Medium pot

• Paella pan or 10”-wide frying pan with high sides

• Immersion blender

• Fine mesh sieve if making homemade fish stock

For the Crema Catalana

• Medium pot

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Ramekins or other heatproof molds

• Plastic wrap

• Vegetable peeler or knife

• Blowtorch or an oven broiler for caramelizing the sugar

Specialty Items

Get to know Elena

Learn more about Elena and how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with her.

Ingredients & Preparation

Sushi & Miso Soup
2-3 servings

Sushi

• 370 grams (2 cups) sushi rice (Japanese short-grain rice)

• 470 milliliters (2 cups) water

• 4 sheets of nori (dried seaweed paper)

• 60 milliliters (1/4 cup) sushi vinegar

• Filling options:

  • fresh sashimi-grade fish (salmon, tuna, etc.)

  • crab

  • lox salmon

  • cucumber

  • carrots

  • pickled ginger

  • pickled daikon

  • avocado

  • cream cheese

• Optional: soy sauce, for dipping

  • Gluten-free substitution: tamari

• Optional: wasabi, for dipping

Miso Soup

• 1 piece of kombu (kelp for broth)

• 4 cups water

• 1 cup bonito flakes

  • Omit if vegetarian or vegan

• 4 tablespoons miso paste

• 1 cup chopped cabbage

• Optional additions:

  • mushrooms, chopped

  • broccoli, chopped

  • wakame (seaweed for eating), chopped

  • carrots, chopped

Before Class Steps

• Rinse and soak rice for 30 minutes.

• Soak kombu in a pot with 4 cups hot water for at least 10 minutes. Keep the water!

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Mixing bowls

• 1 pot for rice

• 1 pot for miso soup

• 1 rice scooper or spoon

• Bamboo mat for rolling sushi (or plastic wrap or wax paper)

• Wet kitchen towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Yoko

We normally visit Yoko on our Inside Japan Tour in her food-heaven city of Osaka, Japan. Learn more about Yoko’s Japanese cooking classes and how you can learn to make sushi in a virtual cooking class with meal kits.

Ingredients & Preparation

Pizza
Makes 2 large pizzas

Pizza Dough

• 1 kilogram (about 8 cups) 00 flour or all-purpose flour

• 2 packets of instant/rapid rise yeast

• 3 tablespoons olive oil

• 20 grams (3 1/3 teaspoons) salt

• 600 grams (2 1/2) cups warm water

Pizza Sauce

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic

• 1 18-oz can or jar of crushed tomatoes (tomatoes only)

• Optional: Dried or fresh herbs to taste, such as basil, oregano, thyme

• 2 teaspoons salt

Pizza Toppings

• 16 oz fresh mozzarella cheese

• Any other toppings you’d like. Examples include:

  • Harder vegetables like bell peppers or eggplant, sausage, or other raw meat. These toppings need to be pre-cooked and ready to go before class starts.

  • Thinly sliced onions and mushrooms. Can be pre-cooked or fresh, depending on preference

  • Prosciutto, salami or ham slices. Add with 2 minutes left of cooking time

  • Fresh basil. Add after pizza is fresh out of the oven

Before Class Steps

• Choose your toppings and pre-cook if necessary (see list to the left)

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Large mixing bowl

• Medium pot

• Parchment paper

• Baking sheets

• Rolling pin

• Pizza cutter

Specialty Items

Get to know Marika & Emanuele

Learn more about Marika & Emanuele’s background, Italian cooking classes, or how to book a team building cooking class for you and your team with them.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Gyoza
Makes 16-20 dumplings

Gyoza

• 200 grams (1.5 cups + 2 tablespoons) all-purpose flour

  • Gluten-free substitution: potato starch and rice flour

• 80 milliliters (1/3 cup) boiling water

• Vegetable oil for frying - approximately 2 tablespoons

• Pinch of Salt

Filling

• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) minced pork

  • Vegetarian / Vegan Substitution: Tofu

• 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cabbage

• 1 spring onion/green onion

• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, more or less if desired

• Garlic - at least one clove, more if desired

• Salt + pepper

• Optional: Sesame oil

Dipping Sauce

• Soy sauce

• Rice vinegar

• Optional: Chili oil

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Frying pan

• Mixing bowls

• Rolling pin

• Spatula

Specialty Items

Cook with Yoko

We normally visit Yoko on our Inside Japan Tour in her food-heaven city of Osaka, Japan. Learn more about Yoko’s Japanese cooking classes and how you can learn to make sushi in a virtual cooking class with meal kits.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Butter Chicken

• 750 grams (1.6 pounds) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

  • Vegan option: 225 grams (8 ounes) tofu cut into bite-size pieces

  • Vegetarian option: 225 grams (8 ounces) paneer cheese cut into bite-sized pieces

• 1/2 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

  • Vegan option: plain vegan Greek yogurt

• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger

• 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic

• 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, divided

  • Vegan option: Neutral-flavored oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• 1 cup diced red onion

• 1 serrano pepper, seeds and veins removed and finely chopped (optional)

• 1 cup diced tomatoes or 2 cups for a more mild flavor

• 1/4 cup whole milk

  • Vegan option: soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

• 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided

• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided (optional)

• 2 teaspoons turmeric, divided

• 2 teaspoons salt, divided

• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

• Cooking oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• 3 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraiche

  • Vegan option: make a cashew nut paste - boil water and pour over 10-15 cashews. Soak for 30 minutes then blend into a paste.

• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro and additional heavy cream

Naan (makes 6 - 8 naans)

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

• 1/4 cup room-temperature milk

• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• Butter, softened

Before Class Steps

• Make sure you have your vegetables and chicken chopped as indicated

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For the Butter Chicken

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• 1 large mixing bowl

• 1 large deep pot with lid

• Food processor

• Metal tongs

For the Naan

• 2 large mixing bowls

• 1 large frying pan

• Metal tongs

• Rolling pin

• Aluminum foil or a tea towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Neha

Learn more about Neha and how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with her.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Seafood Paella
Serves 2

• 200 grams Bomba rice, or other round rice

• 8 medium-size prawns, preferably unpeeled

• 250 grams firm white fish, such as cod

• 100 grams tomatoes

• 5 medium-size garlic cloves

• 2 dried whole ñora peppers, or other dried sweet pepper

• 1 liter (34 fluid ounces or 4 1/4 cups) fish stock, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought

• 1/8 teaspoon saffron

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Homemade Fish Stock

• 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) rockfish

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped

• 4 tomatoes, chopped

• 2 liters (68 fluid ounces or 8 1/2 cups) water

• Olive oil

Crema Catalana
Serves 2

• 1/2 liter (17 fluid ounces or a little more than 2 cups) whole milk

• 4 egg, at room temperature

• 55 grams white sugar (approximately 4 1/2 tablespoons), plus more to caramelize

• 15 grams (approximately 2 tablespoons) cornstarch

• 20 grams (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons) butter

• 1 piece of lemon peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 piece of orange peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 cinnamon stick

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature for the Crema Catalana.

• Homemade Fish Stock Preparation

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat with some olive oil. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally.

  • When the tomatoes have softened, add the fish and cook for 10 minutes or until they are tender and have fallen apart.

  • Add 2 liters water, bring to a boil on medium heat, and cook for 25 minutes.

  • Strain the broth with a fine mesh sieve and discard the fish bones. The liquid is homemade fish broth!

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For the Paella

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• Mixing bowls

• Medium pot

• Paella pan or 10”-wide frying pan with high sides

• Immersion blender

• Fine mesh sieve if making homemade fish stock

For the Crema Catalana

• Medium pot

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Ramekins or other heatproof molds

• Plastic wrap

• Vegetable peeler or knife

• Blowtorch or an oven broiler for caramelizing the sugar

Specialty Items

Get to know Elena

Learn more about Elena and how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with her.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Crepes with Salted Caramel Sauce & Apple Compote
Makes 15 Crepes

Crepe Batter

• 200 grams (approx. 1 3/4 cup) all purpose flour

  • Gluten-free substitution: 70 grams cornstarch (approximately 1/2 cup)

• 60 grams (approx. 1/2 cup) buckwheat flour (or use equal amount of additional all purpose flour)

  • Note: If making gluten-free crepes with the 70 grams of cornstarch, increase the buckwheat flour to 130 grams (approximately 1 cup)

• 600 ml (approx. 2.5 cups) milk

• 3 eggs, at room temperature

• 60 grams (approx. 4 tablespoons) butter

• 50 ml (approx. 3 1/2 tablespoons) vegetable oil for frying

Salted Caramel Sauce

• 100 grams (approx. 1/2 cup) white sugar

• 50 grams (approx. 3 1/2 tablespoons) salted butter

• 250 ml (approx. 1 cup) heavy cream

Apple Compote

• 4 apples

• 20 grams (approx. 1 1/2 tablespoons) white sugar

• Optional: 1 tablespoon brandy (can be omitted)

• 1 cinnamon stick or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• Pinch of kosher salt

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Digital scale for accurate measurements

• 1 crepe pan, or frying pan

• Whisk & spatula

• Pastry brush or paper towel

• 1 large bowl & 2-3 small bowls

• 3 small or medium-size pots, one with a lid

• Dishcloth or kitchen towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Chef Marie

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Ingredients & Preparation

Italian Lamb Dinner
Serves 2 - 3

Crunchy Flatbread

• 500 gr (approximately 4 cups) all-purpose or 00 flour

• 1 pack (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast

• 300ml (10 fluid ounces or 1 1/4 cup) room temperature water

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (+2 tablespoons extra for topping)

• 1 tablespoon salt

Butter & Parmesan Baked Asparagus

• 300 grams (10 1/2 ounces) asparagus, fresh or frozen

• 25 grams (1 3/4 tablespoon) unsalted butter

• 25 grams (1/4 cup) grated parmesan cheese

• Optional: A pinch of ground nutmeg

• Bread crumbs

• Salt

Baked Lamb Ribs

• 800 grams (1 3/4 pounds) rack of lamb ribs, bones in (a full rack is preferred with 7-8 ribs included - like this - but cut will work too)

• 4 carrots

• 4 shallots or small red onions

• 3 garlic cloves, or more if desired

• Fresh parsley

• Fresh mint

• 5 tablespoons olive oil

• Salt

• 200 grams (7 ounces) aged pancetta or guanciale, pre-sliced

  • Substitution: Pork belly, bacon, or lard

• 4 fluid ounces white wine

Before Class Steps

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit / 180 degrees Celsius.

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

• Oven

• 1 large mixing bowl

• Large casserole dish (9”x13”) or a large baking tray lined with parchment paper for lamb

• Small casserole dish (9”x9”) or small baking tray for asparagus

• Large baking trays lined with parchment paper for flatbread

• Rolling pin

• Cutting board and sharp knives

• Work space to knead

• A pot filled with water

• Vegetable peeler and small knife to clean asparagus

Specialty Items

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Ingredients & Preparation

Butter Chicken
Serves 3-4

• 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, divided

  • Vegan option: Neutral-flavored oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• 2 cups diced tomatoes

• 1 cup diced red onion

• 750 grams (1.6 pounds) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

  • Vegan option: tofu

  • Vegetarian option: paneer cheese

• 1/2 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

  • Vegan option: plain vegan Greek yogurt

• 1 serrano pepper, seeds and veins removed and finely chopped

• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger

• 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic

• 1/2 cup whole milk

  • Vegan option: soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

• 3 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraiche

  • Vegan option: make a cashew nut paste - boil water and pour over 10-15 cashews. Soak for 30 minutes then blend into a paste.

• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

• 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided

• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided

• 2 teaspoons turmeric, divided

• 2 teaspoons salt, divided

• Cooking oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro and additional heavy cream

Naan
Makes 6-8 naans

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup lukewarm milk

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• Additional butter, softened

Before Class Steps

• Make sure you have your vegetables and chicken chopped as indicated

Equipment

Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, etc. Any additional equipment is listed here.

For the Butter Chicken

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• 1 large mixing bowl

• 1 large deep pot with lid

• Food processor

• Metal tongs

For the Naan

• 2 large mixing bowls

• 1 large frying pan

• Metal tongs

• Rolling pin

• Aluminum foil or a tea towel

Specialty Items

Get to know Neha

Learn more about Neha and how to book a corporate cooking class or team building cooking class with her.

Class

Ingredients & Preparation

Seafood Paella
Serves 2

• 200 grams Bomba rice, or other round rice

• 8 medium-size prawns, preferably unpeeled

• 250 grams firm white fish, such as cod

• 100 grams tomatoes

• 5 medium-size garlic cloves

• 2 dried whole ñora peppers, or other dried sweet pepper

• 1 liter (34 fluid ounces or 4 1/4 cups) fish stock, homemade (recipe below) or store-bought

• 1/8 teaspoon saffron

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt

• 4 tablespoons olive oil

Homemade Fish Stock

• 1 kilo (2.2 pounds) rockfish

• 2 onions, peeled and chopped

• 4 tomatoes, chopped

• 2 liters (68 fluid ounces or 8 1/2 cups) water

• Olive oil

Crema Catalana
Serves 2

• 1/2 liter (17 fluid ounces or a little more than 2 cups) whole milk

• 4 egg, at room temperature

• 55 grams white sugar (approximately 4 1/2 tablespoons), plus more to caramelize

• 15 grams (approximately 2 tablespoons) cornstarch

• 20 grams (approximately 1 1/2 tablespoons) butter

• 1 piece of lemon peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 piece of orange peel, zest only, no white part

• 1 cinnamon stick

Before Class Steps

• Bring eggs to room temperature for the Crema Catalana.

• Homemade Fish Stock Preparation

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat with some olive oil. Add the chopped onions and tomatoes and sauté, stirring occasionally.

  • When the tomatoes have softened, add the fish and cook for 10 minutes or until they are tender and have fallen apart.

  • Add 2 liters water, bring to a boil on medium heat, and cook for 25 minutes.

  • Strain the broth with a fine mesh sieve and discard the fish bones. The liquid is homemade fish broth!

Equipment

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For the Paella

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• Mixing bowls

• Medium pot

• Paella pan or 10”-wide frying pan with high sides

• Immersion blender

• Fine mesh sieve if making homemade fish stock

For the Crema Catalana

• Medium pot

• Mixing bowls

• Whisk

• Ramekins or other heatproof molds

• Plastic wrap

• Vegetable peeler or knife

• Blowtorch or an oven broiler for caramelizing the sugar

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Ingredients & Preparation

Butter Chicken
Serves 3-4

• 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter, divided

  • Vegan option: Neutral-flavored oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• 2 cups diced tomatoes

• 1 cup diced red onion

• 750 grams (1.6 pounds) boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces

  • Vegan option: tofu

  • Vegetarian option: paneer cheese

• 1/2 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

  • Vegan option: plain vegan Greek yogurt

• 1 serrano pepper, seeds and veins removed and finely chopped

• 1/2 tablespoon grated ginger

• 1/2 tablespoon grated garlic

• 1/2 cup whole milk

  • Vegan option: soy milk, coconut milk, etc.

• 3 tablespoons heavy cream or crème fraiche

  • Vegan option: make a cashew nut paste - boil water and pour over 10-15 cashews. Soak for 30 minutes then blend into a paste.

• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves

• 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

• 2 teaspoons ground coriander, divided

• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided

• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, divided

• 2 teaspoons turmeric, divided

• 2 teaspoons salt, divided

• Cooking oil like Sunflower, Canola, Vegetable, or Avocado oil

• Optional garnish: chopped cilantro and additional heavy cream

Naan
Makes 6-8 naans

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 cup plain thick Greek yogurt

• 2 teaspoons powdered sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 cup lukewarm milk

• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

• Additional butter, softened

Before Class Steps

• Make sure you have your vegetables and chicken chopped as indicated

Equipment

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For the Butter Chicken

• Cutting board & sharp knives

• 1 large mixing bowl

• 1 large deep pot with lid

• Food processor

• Metal tongs

For the Naan

• 2 large mixing bowls

• 1 large frying pan

• Metal tongs

• Rolling pin

• Aluminum foil or a tea towel

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Pasta Carbonara
Serves 2

Pasta Dough

• 200 grams (approximately 1 2/3 cups) 00 flour or all-purpose flour

• 2 eggs

• Salt

• Extra virgin olive oil

Carbonara Sauce

• 200 grams (7 ounces) smoked pork belly or bacon, diced

• 1 garlic clove, whole

• Butter 

• 2 eggs 

• 100 grams (1 cup) of Parmigiano Reggiano cheese or aged Pecorino cheese, grated

Equipment

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• Rolling pin

• 1 large pot

• 1 sauté pan

• Mixing bowl

• Kitchen tongs

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