Cooking Techniques Classes in NYC, New York

Calling all pasta lovers! Know how to make fresh pasta by hand? Join us as we learn all the tips & tricks to turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. We’ll share our super delicious and easy signature pasta recipe, plus tons of tricks to make all those pasta shapes you love to eat. Learn to knead, roll and shape pasta along with a delicious...

We will explore all the different ways to create flavorful sauces for different types of food, from classic “mother” sauces and pan sauces to vegetable and herb purées. Sauces for Vegetables (vinaigrette variations + beurre blanc) Sauces for Fish (vegetable and herb sauces: red pepper coulis...

The class offers the surest way for adding more vegetables to your daily regime. We'll help demystify all the different vegetation available at the supermarket and then teach you how to cook it so you enjoy every forkful. Blanching: Broccoli Rabe with Garlic; String Beans Gremolata Roasting: Roasted Potatoes & Fennel, Roasted Beets, Roasted...

This class will offers 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...

All the Spanish highlights! Menu: Mussel and Chorizo Paella Crostini with Manchego, Jamon, Roasted Peppers, and Green Olives Roasted Potatoes with Romesco Sauce Gambas Ajillo (Garlic Shrimp) Catalan Tomato-Garlic Toasts Note: Please make sure to ring the outside buzzer, even if the front door is open, so we know you are arriving! Important:...

Our knife skills class is a practical and necessary lesson for home cooks. You will learn how to hold, hone and respect your most important kitchen tool. Ingredients will vary, depending on season and availability.  Techniques shopping, selecting and storing ingredients planning, prep and timing safe kitchen practices knife safety & proper...

This is the right time of year to perk up your soup repertoire with the vibrant and warming flavors of Mexico, India, and Italy. All the soups in this class are vegetarian. Tuscan Ribollita Smoky Black Bean Soup with Sweet Potatoes Curried Butternut Squash Soup with Parnip & Pear Indian-Spiced Red Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk &...

This class is designed to be the end-all-be-all for your seasoning questions. We cover all of the following, and cook up a variety of different dishes that incorporate these techniques: Identifying every herb and spice available to you in the supermarket  When to choose herbs vs. spices Food pairings (what herbs/spices pair well...

Learn how to make 3 kinds of fresh pasta from scratch! This class is suitable for cooks of all levels. Fresh Pasta Dough 101 Fresh Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Fresh Tagliatelle al Limone Homemade Pesto Lasagna Bright and Crunchy Vegetable Salad (to cut through this hearty menu!) Please reach out to CourseHorse for any dietary...

We cannot lie: We love pork. It is by far the most versatile meat out there, finding comfort and synergy with every imaginable ingredient, from savory and sweet to spicy and herbal. Join us as we spend the evening speaking of nothing but pork. A sweet evening indeed. ​Brined and Braised Pork Chops with Red Cabbage, Bacon, and Onions Porky Bolognese...

Whether you are a wine connoisseur or simply a social sipper, there is no doubt wine pairs beautifully with cooking. Now, you can learn some of our favorite recipes that highlight wine as the star of the show. From poaching to baking and delicious risotto making, this is a menu you don't want to miss.  Perfect for a special date night or an evening...

Pasta, Pasta, Pasta! Do you know how to make fresh pasta by hand? Join us as we learn all the tips & tricks to turn you into a regular pasta aficionado. We’ll share our super delicious and easy signature pasta recipe and an oh-so-cool twist on the original. Learn the tips and tricks to becoming a pasta aficionado as we master kneading, rolling...

It's fiesta time! Let's spice things up with the vibrant flavors of Mexico. We'll be whipping up our favorite recipes, all made from scratch - including our corn tortillas! You won’t believe how easy they are to make. Grab your friends and join us for a fun night of Mexican inspired favorites! Menu: ​Carne Asada Tacos with Pico de Gallo Crispy...

Techniques planning, prep and timing safe kitchen practices seasoning, finishing, and plating knife Skills three dumpling folds frying, boiling, and pan-fry/steam methods Menu  All menus will vary based on seasonality, ingredient availability, or chef's fancy Japanese Pork Gyoza  Sichuan Style Wontons  Korean Vegetarian...

Join us for a taste-testers dream! We'll create authentic Spanish small-plates steeped in tasty temptation and ready to be shared. From creating a flaky dough for our empanadas to our perfectly flavored potatoes and spicy sauce, this menu is sure to please. Grab a friend, a bottle of wine and learn to impress, Spanish style! Delicious Menu: Hand-folded...