Individual Classes
You might not be able to commit for a four lesson series of classes. Or you might want to catch up on some specific topics. So the Cooking Professor and his team are also offering single classes. These will be available for $80 per class. Some of our claases that are regularly scheduled include:
Seafood without Fear!
Most of us love seafood, but for many it is a challenge to cook. In this class, you will learn about different types of fish (including shellfish and crustaceans) and how to cook them just right. You will explore some innovative recipes to improve your confidence and repertoire as a fish cook. This is a great class to learn about the succulent world of seafood.
The Tajine
Moroccan Food is one of the great cuisines of the world. In this class we will explore the exotic world of the Maghreb. We will learn about the use of the tajine, that conical shaped dish that delivers those wonderful flavours. The emphasis is on the subtle use of spices with meats, fish and vegetables plus traditional accompaniments to produce a marvellous concoction of aromas, tastes and colours.
Pasta and Risotto
Pasta is a great standby, especially midweek. However, there is much more to pasta than packet pasta bought at the supermarket. In this class, we will hand make fresh pasta and serve it with a delicious sauce. You will not believe the difference that fresh pasta makes! We will learn when dried pasta is best and when fresh pasta is the only way to go. You will learn to make gnocchi, how to make the perfect risotto and about the different risotto rice varieties such as arborio, carnaroli and vialone nano. And of course, we will make some great sauces to match the pasta dishes. Buon Appetito!
A Vegetarian Feast
Vegetables are healthy! And they make for an infinite variety of wonderful tasty food. This is a class for anyone who wants to add some variety to their diet beyond what can be the boring old meat and two as well as vegetarians. You will learn to build a menu around vegetables and fruit to extend your knowledge and to impress your vegetarian and meat-eating friends alike.
(If this class proves popular, the Cooking Professor will schedule a four lesson series of vegetarian cooking for later in the year.)
Wine and Tapas
This sundowner event at the end of the week will feature one of our teachers guiding you in preparing some great tapas - those fabulous snacks from Spain. As well, we will be presenting some funky whites and cutting edge reds that we would like you to try. These will be premium, boutique wines. The Cooking Professor's Cooking School will partner the wines with the tapas. These evenings are more than a tasting – they are a combination of a wine appreciation and cooking class that will expand your knowledge of a great food tradition and some fabulous wines. What could be a better way of unwinding from the week?.