18 Reasons: Kitchen Confidence

Are you ready to level up your kitchen skills? This three week series was created for the beginner cook to help set a foundation for a future of confident and creative cooking! On day one, students will get to know the most important kitchen tool of all: the chef’s knife – we will study flavor building from the ground up as we explore the magic of mirepoix. On day two, Chef Gracie will walk you through the ins and outs of a well stocked kitchen. From the pantry to the pan you use, what is in your kitchen can help you turn a few simple ingredients into a fabulous and memorable meal. The final day of class will be dedicated to the art of timing and plating, and the benefits of seasonal eating. Everyone who takes this course will leave with an arsenal of new recipes, techniques and experiences to lead them to a more delicious lifetime of cooking for themselves and the people they love! DAY ONE: Basic Knife Skills and Mirepoix Magic MENU Easy Peasy Caramelized Onion Focaccia Shaved Vegetable Salad with Pickled Shallot Dijon Vinaigrette and Fresh Herbs Spatchcocked Chicken With, Garlic and Meyer Lemon Compound Butter Roasted Carrots and Ginger Soup with Spiced Yogurt Drizzle and Pistachios Classic Chicken Soup DAY TWO: STOCKING THE KITCHEN – The Pantry Staples and Tools of the Trade MENU White Beans with Salsa Verde (cooked with Homemade Stock from Day One) Kale Caesar with Soft Boiled Eggs and Crispy Breadcrumbs Pan Seared Trout Filet with Early Autumn Succotash Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Cauliflower with Toasted Spiced Oil and Tahini Lemon Sauce Apple Crumble with Pecan, Oat, and Brown Butter Top and Cinnamon Chantilly Cream DAY THREE: Cooking with the Seasons, Timing and Plating MENU Persimmon Salad with Fennel, Chicories, and Goat Cheese Almond Bites, Date and Shallot Vinaigrette Marinated Hanger Steak with Charred Scallion Chimichurri Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Rosemary and Leek and Homemade Aioli Sauteed Wild Mushrooms with Garlic and Thyme Blanched Greens with Garlic, Lemon Zest and Chili Flake Flourless Chocolate Cake with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream and Pomegranate Molasses *Menu may change slightly based on seasonal availability