We love the bold, tangy, and bright flavors of Greek food, which is so suitable for cooking in a home kitchen, yet most people enjoy it mainly as a take-out option. We'll like to change that.

MENU:
Horiatiki (Classic Greek Salad with Feta)
Fresh Pita Bread
Melitzanosalata (Charred Eggplant Mezze)
Pan-Seared Lamb Shoulder Chops with Rosemary-Garlic Jus
Greek Lemon Potatoes

Nothing satisfies like a long-braised meal with all the trimmings. Boeuf Bourguignonne is a classic French beef stew that hits all the right notes. It also has so much culinary education to share within its recipe structure that we decided to base an entire class on its creation.

Come see why it merits its very own night at our school!

• Classic Beef Bourguignon
• Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• Chicory Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
• Tarte Tatin (upside-down caramelized apple tart) 

Who doesn't love watching "Great British Bake Off"?

We are huge fans ourselves, so we decided to recreate the famed tent in our own SoHo kitchen, minus the competitive element. Instead we'll drink tea together while learning the baking techniques behind some of the show's signature desserts.

Due to popularity, we now have 2 GBBO-inspired classes. Makes sure to check out our GBBO Cake Week class too!
Each participant will go home with their own 4-inch Victoria Sandwich Cake and a slice of Swiss Roll to impress family + friends.

• Victoria Sandwich Cake (with raspberry jam and whipped cream)
• Classic…

Asian ingredients provide a depth of flavor and umami that make the Asian soup + stew tradition one of the most satisfying to make at home.

MENU:

• Kimchi Jjigae: Korean Stew with Pork Belly and Rice Cakes
• Tom Kha Gai : Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken and Lemongrass
• Pho Bo: Vietnamese Beef Broth with Noodles and Fresh Herbs 
• Chinese Wonton Soup

We are obsessed with the flavors of Persian cooking, which teems with an abundance of fresh herbs, sour and sweet ingredients, and fragrances that make you heady (saffron, rose petals!).
 
Join us as we explore some of the ingredients and cooking techniques that make the dishes of Iran, with their brilliant hues and seasonings, so marvelous to cook and eat. 

• Kuku Sabzi (baked eggy dish with a million herbs)
• Chicken Fesenjan (a rich walnut + pomegranate stew) 
• Steamed Rice with a Golden Tahdig (crispy crust)
• Masto-o Khiar (Herbed Cucumber Yogurt)

Ramen!  That richly-seasoned noodle soup from Japan, whose broth should send shivers down your spine with delight. If you live near a good ramen shop, you are in luck. If not, then consider yourself equally lucky enough to have an excuse to make it from scratch, chewy noodles and all. 

• Chicken-Miso Ramen Broth
• Homemade Ramen Noodles
• Crispy Pork Belly
• Soy-Marinated Jammy Eggs
• Ramen Accoutrements (scallions, bok choy, nori, chile oil)

Learn to make some of your favorite Korean restaurant dishes while exploring the ingredients and cooking techniques that make Korean food so invigorating and delicious.

• Kimchi Mandu (pan-fried pork and kimchi dumplings)
• Doenjang Jjigae (richly-flavored stew with tofu, zucchini and rice cakes)
• Japchae (sweet potato glass noodles with vegetables) 
• Kimchi Fried Rice

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. 

• Knife Skills
• Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken)
• Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy)
• Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables)
• Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)
• Cooking Leafy Greens (Swiss Chard with Lemon and Garlic)

This boot camp is designed for home cooks who have a solid confidence in the kitchen and are looking for culinary challenges and refined skills to expand their repertoire.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

* There are NO PRE-REQUISITES to take this boot camp as long as you have a strong comfort level in the kitchen. *
WAITLIST:
If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist. We'll alert you when new sessions are added. If you don't want to wait, please consider our DIY Culinary Boot…

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen.
 
We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your own home kitchen.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

WAITLIST:
If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist. We'll alert you when new sessions are added. If you don't want to wait, please consider our DIY Culinary Boot Camp op…

​​Join us as we tour NYC's largest and most beloved farmers market: the Union Square Greenmarket!

We'll wander through the farm stands, sampling and shopping for local produce and farm-made products to fill our shopping basket.
 
Along the way, we'll discuss:

• What makes something "local"
• Why "organic" is not the most important label at the market
• What is currently in season and at its peak of flavor
• What are the most important products to buy at the market
• Tips for choosing the best produce

After 45 minutes of tasting and shopping, we'll head downtown via subway to our cooking school in SoHo where…

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen.
 
We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your own home kitchen.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

WAITLIST:
If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist. We'll alert you when new sessions are added. If you don't want to wait, please consider our DIY Culinary Boot Camp op…

This hands-on, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen. We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your own home kitchen.

Each class includes a full sit-down meal at the end so you can enjoy everything you cooked.

This class will meet at the same time, Monday-Friday, for a total of 5 classes.

• Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23, 10am-1pm - Chef Susan Streit Sherman

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DAY 1: Knife Skills + Advanced Vegetable Techniques
SKILLS…

Most American's experience with Japanese food is experienced through the lens of the sushi restaurant. But Japanese home cooking covers so much more territory. 

This class will cover the breadth of savory ingredients and cooking techniques that highlight this umami-packed cuisine ("umami" is Japanese for "deliciousness").

MENU:

• Japanese Vegetable Curry with Pickled Daikon
• Yakisoba (Stir-fried Noodles with Pork Belly and Vegetables)
• Yudofu/Hiyayakko (Seasoned Silken Tofu)
• Steamed Haiga Rice 

When you start with duck, you can't go wrong. Learn how to use every part, from the breast to the legs to the all-important drippings.

• Crispy Duck Breast with Cherry-Thyme Jus
• Braised Duck Legs with Root Vegetables
• Crisp Potato Galettes Cooked in Duck Fat
• Quick Duck Stock

This hands-on, skills-based series covers the advanced skills that amateur cooks need to take their culinary education to the next level.

We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident that you can tackle these skills on your own.

Our Culinary Boot Camp for Beginners is NOT a prerequisite if you already feel comfortable in the kitchen.

Each class concludes with a full sit-down meal where you and fellow classmates enjoy everything you cooked.

WAITLIST: If none of the start dates work for you, please join our general Boot Camp Waitlist.…

Everything you ever need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using the most important tool in the kitchen. We will have 8-inch chef's knives for you to practice on, but you are also welcome to bring your own knife. 

• Included in the price is a * knife sharpening stone of your own *, which we will teach you how to use flawlessly before you leave. 
• And so you have something to cook (and eat!) with all your expertly chopped ingredients, we'll also make a meal to share at the end of class, usually a minestrone soup or a vegetable stir-fry.

​Learn how to balance the hot, sour, salty and sweet flavors of this vibrant cuisine.

• Thai Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup
• Crispy Fish with Tamarind-Chile-Thai Basil Sauce
• Red Coconut Curry with Chicken, Pineapple, Peppers + Snow Peas
• Steamed Glutinous Rice