Cooking With Wine

Cooking with wine transforms everyday dishes into something memorable, adding depth and complexity that brings out the best in every ingredient. Whether you’re simmering a savory sauce or crafting a delicate dessert, wine has a way of enhancing flavors and elevating your culinary creations. Explore new techniques and discover how cooking with wine can inspire confidence and creativity in your kitchen.

  • Date Night: Lobster Ravioli Feast
    $99
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    ve all been great. This one was the best, I think! Great recipes, easily made (!), very well taught....i would love one of those pasta attachments to the stand mixer - making that pasta for the ravioli was...The setup was great, allowing us to complete...

    Pros: fun, fun experience, delicious food

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  • Date Night: Tuscan Pasta Dinner
    $99
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    Our Chef was great I'm not making pasta from scratch at home!...One of the best experience I've had in 2023, thank you Chef!

    Pros: fun, delicious meal, best experience

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  • Online Date Night: A French Affair (Eastern Time)
    $39
    (10)

    Great class - 10/10...It was great! Such a fun class?special time for me and my wife....Ben was a great chef and guide!

    Pros: fun, process, enjoyment

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  • Date Night: New Year’s Eve
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: Ring in the new year with a celebratory spread! Dress up steak with a brandy pan sauce and flambé it to perfection. Embellish fluffy mashed potatoes with truffle oil and prepare a fresh salad with Champagne Vinaigrette. End...

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  • Flavors of Napa Valley
    $89

    Cooking Class Description: Cook like you’re in wine country while learning timeless techniques. Master pan-searing a fillet with red wine–shallot reduction, roast fingerling potatoes until crisp and balance flavors in a roasted beet and goat cheese salad...

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  • Date Night: Rustic Italian Dinner
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: Fall in love all over again—with Italian food. Practice stirring risotto to creamy perfection and learn the Tuscan technique for grilling chicken under a brick. Craving something sweet? We’ll macerate fresh strawberries to...

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  • Online Date Night: Cooking with Wine (Eastern Time)
    $39

    To be fair I love the in-person classes and simply wasn't sure how well the virtual sessions would translate...Timing aside it was great and will definitely sign up again!...Great class!

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  • A Classic French Meal
    $89
    (50)

    This is the 2nd cooking class that I have taken at the Kirkland location; my friend and I had a great...I love to see the groups who come to class: husbands and wives, girls groups, team building, father and...daughter, and best friends....Sarah did...

    Pros: fun, instructions, fun class

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  • French Winter Feast
    $89
    (13)

    Cooking Class Description: Enjoy the best of winter’s bounty in this hands-on class showcasing classic French techniques and seasonal ingredients. Our chef instructor will walk you through everything, from pan-frying chicken to prepping winter produce...

    Pros: clear explanations, delicious food, cooking tips

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  • Date Night: New Year’s Eve
    $99

    Great date night...Great way to learn and share a group activity!...Great meal and great recipes!

    Pros: excellent food, food, enjoyment

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  • Date Night: Evening in Chianti
    $99

    Great Experience...Her two wonderful assistants, Reace and James, were equally helpful, providing great support throughout...And let's not forget the biscotti-we made the best biscotti I have ever tasted.

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  • Date Night: The Perfect Steak Dinner
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: Get cozy in the kitchen as you prepare a French-inspired steak dinner pour deux. We’ll cover essential French techniques—from emulsifying vinaigrette and reducing pan sauce to searing beef and cooking starches. Then we’ll whip...

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  • Date Night: Flavors of France
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: Why settle for dinner and a movie when you can invite your special someone on a culinary tour of France? You’ll love working alongside your date and other classmates preparing a sumptuous meal of authentic French favorites....

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  • French Bistro Favorites
    $99

    Cooking Class Description: From Paris to Provence, bistros are at the heart of French cuisine. Join us for this fabulous bistro fare and learn to prepare a complete menu of simple-yet-sophisticated classics. We’ll show you easy traditional French cooking...

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Cooking With Wine

Cooking with wine is a timeless technique that brings a new dimension of flavor and aroma to your kitchen. Whether you’re preparing a cozy winter braise or brightening up a seafood dish, wine serves as both a versatile ingredient and a subtle enhancer. The right tools and cookware can make all the difference when you’re simmering a red wine reduction, deglazing a pan after searing chicken, or slowly braising short ribs until they’re fork-tender. Stainless steel and enameled cast iron pans are particularly well-suited for wine-based recipes, as their non-reactive surfaces preserve the nuanced flavors of the wine without imparting any metallic aftertaste. Especially in the colder months, when hearty stews and slow-cooked roasts are at their peak, these products become essential kitchen allies. If you’re gifting, consider that cooking with wine appeals to both new cooks eager to experiment and seasoned hosts who love to entertain—making these items thoughtful additions to any culinary collection.

For those who enjoy exploring the intersection of food and wine, the right accessories can elevate the entire cooking experience. A sturdy set of measuring cups ensures precision when adding a splash of Sauvignon Blanc to a creamy sauce, while a well-designed wine opener or aerator is indispensable for both cooking and sipping. If you love making sauces or gravies, a quality whisk and ladle help achieve the perfect consistency, and a fine mesh strainer can be the secret to a velvety finish. Wine is not just for main courses—it shines in desserts, too, from poached pears in red wine syrup to a splash of Marsala in zabaglione. During the holiday season, these tools and techniques come to life as kitchens fill with the warm, inviting aromas of wine-infused dishes shared with friends and family. For those looking to deepen their understanding, cooking classes with wine offer hands-on guidance, teaching everything from selecting the perfect varietal for a marinade to mastering the art of reduction. If you’re ready to take your skills even further, our Advanced Cooking Classes provide a deeper dive into the world of wine and food, blending expert instruction with practical techniques you’ll use for years to come.

When choosing products for cooking with wine, consider how each item fits into your personal style and kitchen routine. Some cooks prefer the control of a well-balanced saucepan for reducing wine-based sauces, while others may gravitate toward a Dutch oven for classic braises like coq au vin or beef bourguignon. The beauty of wine in the kitchen is its adaptability—white wines bring brightness to seafood and poultry, while reds add depth to richer meats and hearty vegetables. Remember, the best results come from using wines you’d enjoy drinking, and the right equipment helps coax out those flavors. Whether you’re preparing a quiet dinner for two or hosting a festive gathering, the products you select should make the process enjoyable and the results memorable. For anyone passionate about food, or searching for a meaningful gift, these kitchen essentials are more than just tools—they’re an invitation to savor the pleasures of cooking with wine all year long.

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