Beginner Knife Skills
Sep
16
7:00 PM19:00

Beginner Knife Skills

ZOOM! You will learn the basics, starting with choosing the right tools and properly holding a knife. Practice 10 basic cuts, including how to chop, dice, slice, mince, and roll cut. Know when to choose the right cut of garlic. Cut an onion into perfectly even squares in under 60 seconds. What are you waiting for? Become more efficient and consistent, and you will reduce waste and keep yourself safe!

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Farm-to-Table Vegetarian Grain Bowls with Blender Herb Sauce
Sep
18
6:30 PM18:30

Farm-to-Table Vegetarian Grain Bowls with Blender Herb Sauce

IN PERSON. You'll whip a bunch of herbs into a quick Blender Herb Sauce that tastes great on a hearty bowl of whole grains, legumes, nuts, and vegetables. You will apply techniques for cooking with what you have on hand. Distinguish between different grain cooking methods and choose the right one for the results you want. Brainstorm dishes and variations of the recipes using local seasonal ingredients.

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Cooking with Eggplant 1: Mediterranean
Sep
19
7:00 PM19:00

Cooking with Eggplant 1: Mediterranean

ZOOM. Go beyond Eggplant Parmesan with new applications for seasonal fresh eggplant. We'll explore Mediterranean (Turkish, Italian, Greek) dishes in Session 1 and Asian (Thai, Sichuan, Japanese) in Session 2. Distinguish between the different varieties, select the appropriate kind for each dish, and learn how to prepare eggplant to maximize its texture and flavor.

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Artisanal Wood Fired Pizza
Sep
22
3:00 PM15:00

Artisanal Wood Fired Pizza

IN PERSON. An immersive pizza-baking experience on our back patio. Tackle the art of making slow-fermented dough, and get hands-on experience with stretching, topping, and then launching it into our wood-fired brick oven. Learn how to make a delicious and versatile pizza sauce in under 15 minutes, as well as techniques for creating flavorful and texturally satisfying pizzas, both classic Italian and innovative seasonal creations.

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Culinary Confidence at Teaching Table: A Series of Basic Cooking Skills Classes for Hesitant Cooks
Sep
26
to Nov 14

Culinary Confidence at Teaching Table: A Series of Basic Cooking Skills Classes for Hesitant Cooks

IN PERSON! In this 4-session series, paced for beginners (or those who simply aren’t comfortable in the kitchen), participants develop culinary confidence while learning and practicing basic cooking techniques, like roasting, braising, sautéeing, seasoning and saucing. Learn in a supportive environment where we encourage all of your questions, and grow from our mistakes.

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Sourdough Basics for Beginners at Teaching Table
Sep
27
7:00 PM19:00

Sourdough Basics for Beginners at Teaching Table

IN PERSON. If you want to better understand the science of sourdough, start or save a starter or manage some baking mishaps, this in-person speed class is for you. Sourdough bread baking is as simple as it is complicated. Through science and theory, live demonstration, discussion, hands-on practice and tasting, you will make sense of sourdough. Leave with a starter and the understanding of how to care for it and turn it into bread.

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Cooking with Eggplant 2: Asian
Sep
28
5:00 PM17:00

Cooking with Eggplant 2: Asian

ZOOM. Go beyond Eggplant Parmesan with new applications for seasonal fresh eggplant. We'll explore Mediterranean (Turkish, Italian, Greek) dishes in Session 1 and Asian (Thai, Sichuan, Japanese) in Session 2. Distinguish between the different varieties, select the appropriate kind for each dish, and learn how to prepare eggplant to maximize its texture and flavor.

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Sweet and Savory Scones
Sep
29
11:00 AM11:00

Sweet and Savory Scones

ZOOM. Break down the basics behind creating the perfect scone. Armed with scientific baking knowledge, you will practice the techniques that are foundational to producing perfectly flaky and tender scones. Bake sweet Oat Cream Scones with Dried Fruit, Savory Cheddar and Chive, and a Fresh Fruit Spread that will work on both.

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Rosh Hashanah Baking
Sep
29
4:00 PM16:00

Rosh Hashanah Baking

ZOOM. New Date. Ring in the Jewish New Year with apples, honey and new skills. We will demystify challah-making for the home cook. In this all ages virtual cooking workshop, you’ll create a stunning loaf, filled with apples and cinnamon or your dried fruit or spread of choice. While your dough is rising, prepare a beautiful and delicate Honey Apple Cake for dessert! We will also discuss tips for how to enjoy and preserve this bread.

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Lunch and Learn: Fish en Papillote
Oct
1
1:00 PM13:00

Lunch and Learn: Fish en Papillote

ZOOM. Learn how to make fish en papillote, or "fish steamed in a packet". This versatile cooking technique can be customized with various fish, vegetables, and seasonings. In this class, we'll also make three sauces to enhance the dish and brainstorm perfect side dishes. Perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner or to impress your friends.

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Handmade Pasta Make and Take for Adults Only
Oct
8
7:00 PM19:00

Handmade Pasta Make and Take for Adults Only

IN PERSON. Discover the art of making your very own pasta from scratch! And then take it home. In this class, you'll learn to make two kinds of dough and master the techniques for rolling, cutting, and molding it into various shapes using real pasta tools. Whether you're new to pasta making or an experienced home pasta maker, this class has something for everyone. You’ll love learning about pasta, its origins, how it’s made, and the various cuts.

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New York Style Bagels
Oct
11
7:00 PM19:00

New York Style Bagels

ZOOM. Bake a half dozen big bagels with your choice of freshly prepared toppings such as sesame, poppy, everything, onion, za’atar, cinnamon raisin, and salt. Learn the secrets to freshly baked New York-style bagels and how to apply the techniques in your home kitchen. We’ll discuss ingredient selection and recommended tools. Understand what gives bagels their distinctive chewiness, exterior crunch, and shine. Practice rolling and shaping like a pro. Finally, you can explain why “it’s in the water.” 

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Oktoberfest Soft Beer Pretzels and Dips
Oct
12
3:00 PM15:00

Oktoberfest Soft Beer Pretzels and Dips

ZOOM. In the Fall version of one of our most popular classes, we’ll put some beer into the pretzels and the dippers for authentic Oktoberfestivities. You will bake one dozen Soft Beer Pretzels from scratch and serve them up with two kinds of Beer Cheese - an authentic Obatzda dip and a Gooey Cheese Sauce - plus Grainy Honey Mustard.

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Learn to Make Gnocchi at Teaching Table
Oct
16
7:00 PM19:00

Learn to Make Gnocchi at Teaching Table

Join us at Teaching Table to learn how to make gnocchi from scratch, using a variety of vegetables. We’ll practice rolling and shaping the gnocchi and make a simple sauce to pair them with. Chef Laura will demonstrate and guide you through the basic but sticky process. You will also learn how to cook gnocchi, and any pasta, to perfection with a few pro techniques. Enjoy a decadent meal of 2-3 kinds of gnocchi, salad and dessert.

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Lunch and Learn: Fridge Dive Fried Rice
Oct
18
12:00 PM12:00

Lunch and Learn: Fridge Dive Fried Rice

Join us for a hands-on virtual cooking lesson to pull random odds and ends from your fridge and combine with rice, assorted spices and condiments to create the most satisfying skillet of good eats that everyone will devour. I’ll walk you through selecting and pairing ingredients, cooking the perfect pot of rice and teach my technique for extra crispy highly flavorful fried rice. You’ll not only enjoy your own creation, but will be inspired by what your fellow classmates produce as well.

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Learn to Make Gnocchi at Teaching Table
Sep
15
11:00 AM11:00

Learn to Make Gnocchi at Teaching Table

IN PERSON! Join us at Teaching Table to learn how to make gnocchi from scratch, using a variety of vegetables. We’ll practice rolling and shaping the gnocchi and make a simple sauce to pair them with. Chef Laura will demonstrate and guide you through the basic but sticky process. You will also learn how to cook gnocchi, and any pasta, to perfection with a few pro techniques. Enjoy a decadent meal of 2-3 kinds of gnocchi, salad and dessert.

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Midsummer Mocktails
Aug
27
7:00 PM19:00

Midsummer Mocktails

ZOOM. Learn how to mix your own summer-themed mocktails. You’ll create scratch-made components like herb syrups and fruit purées, experiment with spices and flavor combinations, and add personalized finishing touches. You will even have fun coming up with names for your mocktails. We'll demonstrate some suggested mocktail recipes and provide the basic formulas, techniques, and inspiration to invent your own.

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Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table
Aug
23
7:00 PM19:00

Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table

IN PERSON. Immerse yourself in an evening of culinary adventure as we explore the freshest seasonal ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable and educational evening focused on summer-inspired dishes, like gazpacho, shrimp pasta, and elote. Explore seasonal summer flavors and taste the sweetness and versatility of farmers market favorites like corn, peaches and chili peppers. Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful fruity dessert that captures the essence of summer, and cool down with a Blackberry Basil Fizz. This promises to be an evening filled with delicious food, new skills, and great company!

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Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table
Aug
22
7:00 PM19:00

Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table

IN PERSON. Immerse yourself in an evening of culinary adventure as we explore the freshest seasonal ingredients. Join us for an unforgettable and educational evening focused on summer-inspired dishes, like gazpacho, shrimp pasta, and elote. Explore seasonal summer flavors and taste the sweetness and versatility of farmers market favorites like corn, peaches and chili peppers. Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful fruity dessert that captures the essence of summer, and cool down with a Blackberry Basil Fizz. This promises to be an evening filled with delicious food, new skills, and great company!

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Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night In
Aug
21
7:00 PM19:00

Summer Farm-to-Table Date Night In

ZOOM. Join us for an unforgettable and educational evening focused on summer-inspired dishes, like gazpacho, lobster pasta, and elote. Explore seasonal summer flavors and taste the sweetness and versatility of farmers market favorites like corn, peaches, and chili peppers. Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful fruity dessert that captures the essence of summer, and cool down with a Blackberry Basil Fizz. This promises to be an evening filled with delicious food, new skills, and great company!

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Thai Noodles Two+ Ways
Aug
13
6:30 PM18:30

Thai Noodles Two+ Ways

IN PERSON and mostly outdoors! Learn to create Pad Kee Mao, aka Drunken Noodles, and Pad See Ew from scratch. Distinguish between the dishes and make your own personalized version. More importantly, use a tested procedure and a set of culinary tips to apply towards all sorts of fried noodle dishes, with countless variations.

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Lunch and Learn: Tried and True Tiramisu
Aug
13
1:00 PM13:00

Lunch and Learn: Tried and True Tiramisu

ZOOM. Don’t be intimidated by this Italian restaurant specialty. Learn how to make your own at home with a few quality ingredients. We’ll teach you how to separate eggs, whip cream, make safe-to-eat zabaglione, and assemble tiramisu with a delicate melt-in-your-mouth texture and perfect balance of flavor, along with icy Espresso Martinis for now or later.

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Knife Skills
Aug
11
11:00 AM11:00

Knife Skills

IN PERSON. Improve your accuracy and detail, and practice more intricate cuts, such as dice, julienne, brunoise/fine brunoise, bias, supréme, chiffonade, rondelles, parisiennes. With your newly honed techniques, you will impress your dining companions and elevate both presentation and texture, while becoming more efficient and safe.

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FREE Summer Rolls Demonstration
Aug
3
9:00 AM09:00

FREE Summer Rolls Demonstration

FREE. IN PERSON. Pop by the Ossining Farmers Market for a taste of our Fresh Summer Rolls with No-Heat Peanut Dipping Sauce, using the great local produce of the Down to Earth Market. Get the recipe, learn how to roll Summer Rolls, and brainstorm countless fillings. Kids can participate in an ingredient scavenger hunt.

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Midsummer Mocktails
Aug
2
6:00 PM18:00

Midsummer Mocktails

ZOOM. Learn how to mix your own summer-themed mocktails. You’ll create scratch-made components like herb syrups and fruit purées, experiment with spices and flavor combinations, and add personalized finishing touches. You will even have fun coming up with names for your mocktails. We'll demonstrate some suggested mocktail recipes and provide the basic formulas, techniques, and inspiration to invent your own.

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Knife Skills
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Knife Skills

IN PERSON. Improve your accuracy and detail, and practice more intricate cuts, such as dice, julienne, brunoise/fine brunoise, bias, supréme, chiffonade, rondelles, parisiennes. With your newly honed techniques, you will impress your dining companions and elevate both presentation and texture, while becoming more efficient and safe.

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Pasta to Perfection Junior Chef Workshops
Jul
15
to Jul 17

Pasta to Perfection Junior Chef Workshops

IN PERSON. KIDS. Young chefs will have the opportunity to create their own perfect pasta dishes, from crafting the pasta dough to preparing a well-paired sauce and plating it with appropriate garnishes, before enjoying a delicious lunch. They will work with a variety of pasta shapes such as fettucine, cavatelli, farfalle, pappardelle, orecchiette, linguine, and strozzapreti, as well as filled pastas like ravioli and naturally dyed rainbow colors.

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Seasonal Fruit Galettes via Somerset County Library System of NJ
Jun
24
7:00 PM19:00

Seasonal Fruit Galettes via Somerset County Library System of NJ

ZOOM. In this hands-on class, bakers of all ages will tackle sweet galettes with the seasonal fruit of your choice, like mixed berries, apples, cherries or peaches. You apply the basics of preparing and handling galette pastry. You'll learn how to prepare and arrange decadent galette fillings so that they also look stunning. And we'll make some fresh whipped cream to top them off.

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Thai Street Noodles
Jun
22
6:30 PM18:30

Thai Street Noodles

IN PERSON and mostly outdoors! Learn to create Pad Kee Mao, aka Drunken Noodles, Pad Thai and Pad See Ew from scratch. Distinguish between the three dishes and make your own personalized version. More importantly, use a tested procedure and a set of culinary tips to apply towards all sorts of fried noodle dishes, with countless variations.

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Rainbow Farfalle Make and Take
Jun
22
11:00 AM11:00

Rainbow Farfalle Make and Take

NEW! IN PERSON. In this all-ages pasta-making workshop, you will make your own multicolored pasta dough from scratch. Learn tips and tricks for injecting all the colors of the rainbow into pasta dough, using purées, liquids and powders. Then practice rolling it out and shaping it in beautiful polka dot or striped farfalle, Italian for “butterfly”.

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Sweet and Savory Scones
Jun
20
6:30 PM18:30

Sweet and Savory Scones

IN PERSON. Break down the basics behind creating the perfect scone. Armed with scientific baking knowledge, you will practice the techniques that are foundational to producing perfectly flaky and tender scones. Bake both sweet Oat Cream Scones with Dried Fruit and savory Cheddar and Chive. Taste and take home.

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Italian Trattoria
Jun
13
6:30 PM18:30

Italian Trattoria

IN PERSON. Delve into the rich culinary traditions of a small, family-owned trattoria and master the art of creating casual, rustic dishes, including handmade pasta, using locally sourced, fresh ingredients. Chef Laura will unveil the secrets behind typical Italian favorites and regional specialties and help you create your own 4-course trattoria meal from scratch, including fresh pasta, salad, antipasto, milanese and dessert. BYO wine!

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Seasonal Fruit Galettes at Home
Jun
12
7:00 PM19:00

Seasonal Fruit Galettes at Home

ZOOM. In this hands-on class, bakers of all ages will tackle sweet galettes with the seasonal fruit of your choice, like mixed berries, apples, cherries or peaches. You apply the basics of preparing and handling galette pastry. You'll learn how to prepare and arrange decadent galette fillings so that they also look stunning. And we'll make some fresh whipped cream to top them off.

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Spring Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table
Jun
8
6:30 PM18:30

Spring Farm-to-Table Date Night at Teaching Table

IN PERSON. Immerse yourself in an evening of culinary adventure as we explore the freshest seasonal ingredients. Chef Laura from Teaching Table will guide you as you prepare a delectable multi-course menu featuring vibrant spring flavors. From starter to dessert, you'll discover the art of transforming farm-fresh produce into an unforgettable dining experience. Unwind, connect, and savor the joys of cooking and eating together in this enchanting farm-to-table setting. This experience promises to inspire, educate, and create lasting memories.

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