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.
ZOOM. Go beyond Eggplant Parmesan with new applications for seasonal fresh eggplant. We'll explore Mediterranean (Turkish, Italian, Greek) dishes in Session 1 & 3 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.
IN PERSON. In this fall-themed baking class, apple cider is king. We will make the Apple Cider Donuts you might find at Northeast farm stands, Apple Cider Taffy, and a few beverages starring apple cider.
ZOOM. Join us for a fantastic cooking class designed for the busy fall season! Prepare delicious make-ahead meals and reduce stress during the workweek. Say goodbye to last-minute meal prep and hello to more time to relax. Sign up now and simplify your fall season with us! Prepare 10-minute chicken & mushroom fajitas, no attention needed Mustardy Braised Chicken Thighs, Rainbow Chard and Potato Medallions and Za’atar Chickpea and Cauliflower Tray Bake.
IN PERSON. Join us for a fantastic cooking class designed for the busy fall season! Prepare delicious make-ahead meals and reduce stress during the workweek. Say goodbye to last-minute meal prep and hello to more time to relax. Sign up now and simplify your fall season with us! Prepare 10-minute chicken & mushroom fajitas, no attention needed Mustardy Braised Chicken Thighs, Rainbow Chard and Potato Medallions and Za’atar Chickpea and Cauliflower Tray Bake. Taste and Take Home.
ZOOM. Learn how to make classic Thanksgiving dishes that are typically store-bought. In this hands-on class, you'll master the art of creating delicious cranberry sauce, perfect flaky pie dough, flavorful gravy, a spice blend for brining your turkey, and a versatile stuffing mix. Impress your family and friends with homemade Thanksgiving essentials and take the stress out of holiday preparations. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your Thanksgiving feast with your own culinary creations!
ZOOM. Learn how to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into creative and flavorful dishes. Change texture and add spices to create entirely new dishes, encouraging everyone in the family to eat the leftovers. Set yourself up in advance for quickly using all of your leftovers in the weekend after Thanksgiving.
ZOOM. Learn how to transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into creative and flavorful dishes. Change texture and add spices to create entirely new dishes, encouraging everyone in the family to eat the leftovers. Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers in real-time with pro chef guidance!
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.
ZOOM. Join us for a fantastic cooking class designed for the busy fall season! Prepare delicious make-ahead meals and reduce stress during the workweek. Say goodbye to last-minute meal prep and hello to more time to relax. Sign up now and simplify your fall season with us! Prepare 10-minute chicken & mushroom fajitas, no attention needed Mustardy Braised Chicken Thighs, Rainbow Chard and Potato Medallions and Za’atar Chickpea and Cauliflower Tray Bake.
IN PERSON. Join us for a fantastic cooking class designed for the busy fall season! Prepare delicious make-ahead meals and reduce stress during the workweek. Say goodbye to last-minute meal prep and hello to more time to relax. Sign up now and simplify your fall season with us! Prepare 10-minute chicken & mushroom fajitas, no attention needed Mustardy Braised Chicken Thighs, Rainbow Chard and Potato Medallions and Za’atar Chickpea and Cauliflower Tray Bake. Taste and Take HOME!
IN PERSON. Depending on where you are or who you ask, these might be called black moons, gobs, BFOs, devil dogs or maybe even something else. A mash up of cookie sandwich and cake, stuffed with fluffy whipped icing, whoopie pies are the ultimate celebratory time treat. In this class, you’ll bake up 3 cakes and whip 3 icings for a whole range of confectionery variations.
IN PERSON. Depending on where you are or who you ask, these might be called black moons, gobs, BFOs, devil dogs or maybe even something else. A mash up of cookie sandwich and cake, stuffed with fluffy whipped icing, whoopie pies are the ultimate celebratory time treat. In this class, you’ll bake up 3 cakes and whip 3 icings for a whole range of confectionery variations.
IN PERSON. Depending on where you are or who you ask, these might be called black moons, gobs, BFOs, devil dogs or maybe even something else. A mash up of cookie sandwich and cake, stuffed with fluffy whipped icing, whoopie pies are the ultimate celebratory time treat. In this class, you’ll bake up 3 cakes and whip 3 icings for a whole range of confectionery variations.
IN PERSON. Happy Holidays! Gather with friends or a date and learn to prepare a fancy charcuterie board you can enjoy for a tasty cocktail hour today, tomorrow, on New Year’s Eve or any other special occasion this winter. Learn how to balance your spread and create party platter elements like pickles and spreads from scratch. Wow your guests with the dish I’m known for — My Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms.
ZOOM. Master gluten-free cookies that are naturally gluten-free and delicious - no weird substitutes or hard-to-find ingredients. These cookies are party hits because everyone can eat them.
IN PERSON. Master gluten-free cookies that are naturally gluten-free and delicious - no weird substitutes or hard-to-find ingredients. These cookies are party hits because everyone can eat them.
IN PERSON. Teaching Table will give you the confidence to pull off a Standing Rib Roast with Crispy Rosemary Root Vegetables, Thyme Popovers, and a Homemade Dried Cherry Compote. Enjoy a delicious and decadent night out. This dramatic meal is simpler than it appears.
IN PERSON. Teaching Table will give you the confidence to pull off a Standing Rib Roast with Crispy Rosemary Root Vegetables, Thyme Popovers, and a Homemade Dried Cherry Compote. Enjoy a delicious and decadent night out. This dramatic meal is simpler than it appears.
ZOOM. Inspired by my French Canadian heritage, I’ll teach you to bake a traditional Quebecois pie with scratch-made butter pastry. Choose either Tourtiere, made from Gorton (spiced pork) and mashed potatoes or Salmon Pie, a simpler alternative. We’ll also mull wine and bake up a batch of Hermits, the fruit and nut studded spiced molasses cookies that French Canadian children leave for Pere Noel (Father Christmas).
ZOOM. Learn to make delicious homemade donuts without frying. These soft, buttery brioche donuts puff up into pillows, perfect for filling with homemade jam and pastry cream. In this class, you'll make brioche dough from scratch, shape it into donuts, learn to make fresh berry jam and pastry cream, and finish them off with a sugar crust and filling.
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.
ZOOM. In this fall themed virtual cocktails and baking class, apple cider is king. We will make Apple Cider Donuts like those you find at New England farm stands, and 4 different cocktails or mocktails starring apple cider.
ZOOM. Join us for a fantastic cooking class designed for the busy fall season! Prepare delicious make-ahead meals and reduce stress during the workweek. Say goodbye to last-minute meal prep and hello to more time to relax. Sign up now and simplify your fall season with us! We're starting with a set of make-ahead meals for the busy Halloween week, including 10-minute chicken & mushroom fajitas.
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.
IN PERSON. Come gather at the Teaching Table to make big soft pretzels with your own two hands. Taste-test them with a few different Oktoberfest dips and take a few pretzels plus the recipes home to do it all again, your way. BYOB.
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.
FREE. IN PERSON. Pop by the Ossining Farmers Market for a taste of our Farm-to-Table Grain Bowls with Blender Herb Sauce, using the great local produce of the Down to Earth Market. Get the recipe, learn how to blend it, cook grains, and brainstorm countless variations.
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.
IN PERSON. Come gather at the Teaching Table to make big soft pretzels with your own two hands. Taste-test them with a few different Oktoberfest dips and take a few pretzels plus the recipes home to do it all again, your way. BYOB.
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.”
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.
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.
ZOOM! Improve your accuracy and detail, and practice more intricate cuts, such as julienne, brunoise/fine brunoise, bias, supréme, chiffonade, rondelles, parisiennes. With your newly honed advanced techniques, you will impress your dining companions and elevate both presentation and texture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
ZOOM. In this interactive cooking class, prepare 4 protein-packed breakfasts in advance. From mouthwatering soft-boiled eggs to creamy spiced amaranth porridge and energizing chia seed puddings, you'll start your day with delicious, nutritious meals that are ready for the week in advance.
FREE. IN PERSON. Pop by the Ossining Farmers Market for a taste of our Zucchini and Corn Fritters, using the great local produce of the Down to Earth Market. Get the recipe, learn how to mix the fritter batter, fry them, and brainstorm countless variations.
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.
IN PERSON. Celebrate Summer with a DIY Ice Cream Sundae party! Learn to make each component of a hot fudge brownie sundae from scratch. Assemble your own sundae to your specifications. Walk away with all of the baking knowledge to elevate your next gathering.
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!
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!
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!
IN PERSON. KIDS. Join our 3-day junior chef cooking class to master breakfast classics like pancakes, omelets, and bagel breakfast sandwiches. This hands-on class will give kids and teens the confidence and skills to create delicious and nutritious breakfasts at home.
ZOOM. Celebrate Summer with a DIY Ice Cream Sundae party! Learn to make each component of a hot fudge brownie sundae from scratch. Assemble your own sundae to your specifications. Walk away with all of the baking knowledge to elevate your next gathering. A great activity for the whole family.
ZOOM! 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.
