Culinary (Meals) Classes in NYC, New York

Mild and milky, smooth and silky: any way you stretch it, I love fresh mozzarella! In this live online crash course I'll teach you how to make it at home, from home! First I'll set you straight on coagulation as I tell you how milk turns from fluid to firm curds.  Then I'll demonstrate how the mozzarella is made. You'll have a chance to roll...

Learn to prepare cappelletti, a specialty Italian pasta that is as delicious as it is attractive. We will be making pasta from scratch and learn to shape it so it can be used in several different ways. We will also be making a flavorful chicken and ricotta (made from scratch during the class) filling and Chef Daniel’s version of a bolognese sauce...

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...

Menu (June 12th) Pan-Roasted Salmon with a Citrus Balsamic Glaze Sautéed Halibut with  Shallots and a White Wine Sauce Local Seasonal Vegetable Menu (June 23th & 27th) Seared Tuna with Lemon-Ginger Dipping Sauce Daikon, Carrot Scallion Slaw Broiled Fluke or Catch of the Day

The humble cast iron pan is one of the great workhorses of the kitchen, and you don't have to save it for the campfire! Tonight, Chef JJ will not only share a great recipe for a cheesy black bean dip, but will also give you tips for selecting, seasoning and caring for your pan.This class is taking place online, via Zoom. You'll receive an email with...

Menu: Grilled Whole Fish ( probably local sea bass) Grilled Fish Fillet ( halibut, or salmon) Roasted Pepper Sauce Lemon Dill Sauce Tomato Coulis

Learn to bake pumpkin sambusas from scratch and pair them with a tasty radish salad! This 2.5 hour online experience includes hands-on cooking instruction from our Uzbek instructor, Damira, and the opportunity to have a live virtual dinner party afterwards with your fellow classmates where you share the fruits of your labor.  Damira will demonstrate...

This class is designed to help you increase the number of flavors and ingredients you are comfortable experimenting with in your kitchen, by highlighting the vibrant flavors of the Middle East. This is a wild ride of colors and tastes! Homemade Pita Bread Baked Feta with Fresh Herbs and Tomatoes Fattoush Salad Roasted Carrots with Cumin and...

Learn how to make 3 simple and delicious pasta sauces: Arrabiata (Spicy Tomato Sauce) Cauliflower with Pancetta  Pasta with Shallots and Garlic May 29 Menu Shrimp Scampi Spring Risotto with Asparagus and Peas Braised Escarole with Garlic

Always wanted to learn how to filet a fish but didn’t have the time? Now you do! We'll take the fear out of fish-butchering and teach you the necessary techniques to break down a fish from start to finish from the comfort of your own home, all while making some seriously impressive and delicious dishes to wow your quarantine cohabitants (or just...

Menu (May 31): Sauté Chicken Breasts with Oregano and Thyme Roasted Shiitake  Green Beans with Shallots Menu (June 9): Roast Chicken with Dried and Fresh Herbs Learn how to make your own sauce based on the natural drippings Baked Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary Oil Steamed Broccoli with Garlic Chili Oil Menu (June 12) Sautéed...

Pretend you have jetted off to the south of France, and are tucking into a classic bistro meal. Rosé wine optional, but encouraged! Bon appétit! MENU: Crisp Roasted Chicken Ratatouille Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes HOW THESE VIRTUAL CLASSES WORK: 1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time....

If you haven't made hand-rolled gnocchi yet, here is your big chance. The stuff you buy shrink-wrapped in the supermarket is a dense, pale substitute for light and fluffy ricotta gnocchi you can produce with your own hands. Using fresh ricotta cheese (instead of the more time-consuming boiled potato option), the dish is a snap to make and a great...

Learn to make Persian rice with Tahdig and dill-scented lima beans topped with poached eggs! Our online classes are designed to be special, meaningful opportunities to share cooking, culture, and connection--just like our real life experiences. We want you to cook along, and we promise there will be plenty of time for questions, conversation, and...

A Moroccan tagine is a good dish to have under your belt; it is so versatile (delicious with or without meat) and can be home to so many different vegetable combinations. Plus is looks so darn good in the pot. MENU: Classic Moroccan Tagine Charmoula (herby condiment) Steamed Cous Cous How these Virtual Classes work: 1) After registering, you...