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Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques including: shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...

Menu Sautéed Sole with Lemon and White Wine Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan Note: Please bring your own wine if you wish to drink wine otherwise organic freshly steeped ginger tea will be served All attending students should be vaccinated and must be ready to show proof of vaccination on the day of the class.

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, we love fresh mozzarella! In this class, we'll teach you the ways of creating your own mozzarella balls from curd. First, we'll taste several samples of fresh pasta filata (pulled curd) style cheeses (think Mozzarella, Bufala, Burrata, oh my!). Then we'll all roll up our sleeves to turn...

​Everything you need to know to be the best-educated grocery shopper and cook.This valuable food education + grocery shopping workshop -- led by HCNY founder Jennifer Clair -- is designed to help home cooks make the best food choices in the grocery store, from the produce to the freezer aisle and everything in between.You'll explore the meaning...

Learn the secrets to using Indian spices and cooking techniques, so you can make all of your Indian restaurant favorites at home.  Menu: ​Matar Paneer (with Homemade Paneer) Golden Chicken Korma Lentil Dal with Spiced Butter Cilantro-Mint Chutney Fresh Garlic Naan

Ever wish you could make your own rich chocolate truffles?? Well, now you can! Let Roni-Sue show you how it’s done. She’ll show you the secret of ganache making and all the cool stuff you can do with it! Love chocolate covered strawberries?? Wait’ll you taste how great they are dipped in fresh chocolate ganache! [swoon]. Next up, you’ll hand...

All the Spanish highlights! Traditional Paella with Chorizo and Mussels Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce Gambas al Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) Pan con Tomate (Barcelona Tomato-Garlic Toasts) Important: Please reach out to CourseHorse for any dietary restrictions. Make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even if the front door is open,...

Everything you ever need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using the most important tool in the kitchen. We will have 8-inch chef's knives for you to practice on, but you are also welcome to bring your own knife.  Included in the price is a knife sharpening stone of your own, which we will teach you how to use flawlessly...

Join the macaron craze! Deceptively simple in appearance, the French macaron is a true art that requires specific techniques, which must be learned in order to perfect this French delicacy. During this class, students will learn how to prepare, bake, and make this delightful light pastry. Our Chef will guide you and teach you every step of the way...

We will explore all the different ways to create flavorful sauces for different types of food, from classic “mother” sauces and pan sauces to vegetable and herb purées. MENU: Sauces for Vegetables (vinaigrette variations + beurre blanc) Sauces for Fish (vegetable and herb sauces: red pepper coulis...

Knead, roll, boil, and bake your own authentic NYC style bagels and chewy soft pretzels! We'll provide plenty of cream cheese, smoked salmon, and yellow mustard for proper enjoyment.  Hand-rolled Soft Pretzels Hand-rolled Bagels (assorted flavors) Important: Please reach out to CourseHorse for any dietary restrictions. Make sure to...

The Croissant is a beloved classic and French favorite. Warm out of the oven, this pastry is best when flaky on the outside and soft and buttery on the inside, as it seems to melt in your mouth. Students will prepare: Traditional Croissants Pains au Chocolat (croissant with chocolate inside!) Savory Ham & Cheese Croissants Each student...

This class will offers you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans...

An intro to fondant, you'll learn how to properly crumb coat a cake, and then cover it with fondant to get that smooth, professional looking finish. This class will also cover an overview of how to make different variations of bows to top your cake. At the end of the class, each student will have their very own bow cake to take home. Tools and Skills...

Menu All menus will vary based on seasonality, ingredient availability, or chef's fancy Dinner Rolls Banana Bread Buttermilk Biscuits Gougéres Techniques shopping, selecting and storing ingredients planning, prep and timing safe kitchen practices seasoning, finishing, and plating Allergen Warning This course contains WHEAT, DAIRY....