Cooking 101: Fun & Fundamentals

Menu: Tomato Soup - Farro Salad with Arugula and Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette - Perfectly Roasted Chicken - Bittersweet Chocolate Mousse

Class Description: Perfect for kids heading off to college or anyone who needs a little help in the kitchen, our intro cooking class covers a variety of basic, easy-to-master techniques. Our chef instructor will demonstrate essential knife skills, and you’ll get plenty of hands-on practice as we prep fresh ingredients. We’ll walk you step by step through the fundamentals of cooking grains, making soup from scratch and perfectly roasting chicken. You’ll discover how simple it can be to make vinaigrette from scratch and put your own spin on salad using any greens and grains. Plus, we’ll end on a sweet note with a decadent chocolate mousse made with just three ingredients.

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What To Expect: Great cooking isn't about recipes—it's about techniques. In our classes you'll work together with other students in a fun, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors.

• Classes are 2 to 2 1/2 hours, unless otherwise noted above
• You will work with other students in groups of 4
• Hands-on classes are limited to 16 students
• You will be standing, cooking and working for most of the class
• Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and have long hair tied back
• You will enjoy a generous taste of every dish
• Students receive a coupon good for 10% off in-store purchases the day of class

Sur La Table recipes are developed using common cooking and baking ingredients that may or may not be specified in the menu titles, including various fruits and vegetables, nuts, meats, spices, wheat flours, etc. If you have a food allergy, please check with your local Cooking School before attending the class. Adjustments to recipes cannot be made during class.