Elegant Dinner Party
Memorable parties have one thing in common: luscious, imaginative and provocatively presented fare. This well-planned menu celebrating the season's bounty will please every crowd and ensure your party's success. When we finish chopping, trussing, stuffing and baking, we'll sit down to enjoy our own dinner party with a lovely glass of wine.
SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES Crisping salad greens; making a classical vinaigrette; preparing and cooking lobster; searing, roasting and carving beef tenderloin; making a butter emulsion sauce; making a light, refreshing dessert.
Recipes:
Tenderloin of Beef Stuffed with Cold Water Lobster Tail
Chive Beurre Blanc
Crisp Potato Ruffles
Pomegranate Sorbet
Sample Recipe:
Chocolate-Dipped Almond Wafers
Adult classes are designed for students 16 years of age or older. Anyone under the age of 18, participating in a cooking class must have a parent signed waiver. (Note: Students must be 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Bringing alcohol to class is prohibited due to state liquor laws and other restrictions.)
Consuming raw or uncooked shellfish and meats may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.