BASICS. HANDS ON. Practice traditional sushi making techniques and create modern flavors in one of our most popular classes. Learn to make:

• Miso Soup;
• Tuna Texanese;
• Tiger Eye Roll;
• Dragon Roll;
• Ninja Roll;
• Spicy Tuna Hand Roll;
• and Nigiri.

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School Chef

HANDS ON. Do you have what it takes to cook under pressure? Compete in a three-course meal cook off, complete with mystery baskets with themed ingredients and critiques from our guest judges. Then, sit down to enjoy the fruits of your labor. The losing team will serve a seasonal dessert.

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9:30 PM   

Jam Sanitchat, Chef/Owner, Thai Fresh

•  Lemongrass Soup with Shrimp;
•  Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables;
•  Green Curry with Chicken;
•  and Mango Sticky Rice. 

 CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Join Cathy Erway, author of The Art of Eating In: How I Learned to Stop Spending & Love the Stove and blogger of Not Eating Out in New York (www.noteatingoutinny.com), for this fun & fast-paced class exploring international favorites:

• Chinese Vegetarian Dumplings
• Zucchini, Leek & Feta Dumplings with Balsamic Vinegar
• Sundried Tomato, Basil & Broccoli Dumplings with Lemon-Chive Aïoli

 CLASS TIME 12 - 1 PM

Robert Jenkins, CM Cooking School Chef

BASICS. HANDS ON. Master the art of baking beautiful bread with expert baker Chef Robert as your guide. Each student will make a loaf of bread to take home. Then, as the bread rises and bakes, you will create this lovely lunch:

• Pasta Carbonara;
• Bruschetta;
• and Tiramisù.

CLASS TIME 11 AM – 3 PM

Lars Leicht, Culinary Advisor, Castello Banfi

Enjoy a spectacular evening of fine Italian wine and seafood led by the Culinary Advisor of the renowned Castello Banfi estate. Lars will pepper the class with amusing personal anecdotes and cultural references from time spent in Tuscany, transporting you to Italy for the evening. Expand your repertoire and learn to pair shellfish with Italian wines as he demonstrates:

• Eggplant & Tomato “Tavernetta Style;”
• Shrimp & Calamari Salad; Breaded Mussels; Deconstructed Crab Cakes (Crab on Polenta);
• Spaghetti with Clams & Sausage;
• Crispy Breaded Shrimp with Greens & Mash;
• and Pear Tart (Rosa Regale).

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School & Chef Paul Schunder, CM Chef & Beer Expert

Favorite Irish recipes paired with samples O’Beer include:

• Sirloin Steak with Irish Whiskey;
• Corned Beef & Cabbage with Homemade Mustard;
• Lamb Stew with CM Irish Soda Bread;
• and Baked Apples & Heavy Cream.

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Chef

Get inspired by the recipes of the great Julia Child, as Christina creates accessible versions of these classics: 

• Potage au Cresson (Watercress Soup);
• Rôti de Porc Poêlé (Casserole Roasted Pork) with Sauce Moutarde á la Normande (Mustard Sauce with Cream);
•  Duchesse Potatoes;
•  and Clafouti aux Pommes (Apple Flan).

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Jennifer Cinquepalmi, author of The Complete Book of Gluten- Free Cooking and Gluten-Free Deliciously

Yeast bread, quick bread, pizza crust and more; learn to bake delicious gluten-free breads galore. Jennifer will share recipes and tips for gluten-free baking success. Menu includes:

• Super Sandwich Bread;
• Calzones;
• Quinoa Cornbread;
• Tortilla Wraps;
• and Hamburger Buns.

 CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School Chef

HANDS ON. Learn the basics of buying and cleaning shellfish and shucking oysters. Then into our kitchen to prepare: 

• Shuck Your Own Oysters;
• Mussels Fra Diavolo;
• Cioppino with Cockles, Crab & Mussels;
• and Oysters Rockefeller with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Leeks.

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9:30 PM

David Harap, Foodie Extraordinaire

Explore a traditional Seder meal made with regional flair: 

• Seafood Mousse in Horseradish Infused Broth;
• Chicken Soup with Jalapeño Spiked Matzo Dumplings;
• Coffee Rubbed Prime Rib Roast;
• Stewed Okra & Carrots;
• Potato & Spring Onion Kugel with an Ancho Crust;
• and Honey Semifreddo with Dr. Pepper Walnut Sauce.

 CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9 PM

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Chef

BASICS. HANDS ON. Tired of take-out and spending too much for restaurant meals? Are you ready to improve your skills and have fun in the kitchen? Christina will guide you step-by-step as you go from absolute beginner to confident cook. In this first class of the six-class series, you will learn about kitchen equipment and tools, basic food safety and cooking terminology. Then, into our kitchen to practice basic knife skills and techniques for cooking vegetables. A light buffet will be served. 

Single Class $65, 6-Class Series $350. To receive the discount of $40 for all 6 classes, be sure to enter this discount coupon code at checkout: ABSOLUTE486 (all CAPITALIZED Letters). This coupon code is only valid for this class and cannot be redeemed for any other classes.

CLASS TIME 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Sahar Arafat-Ray, Guest Chef

Nancy Buchanan, CM Cooking School Chef

HANDS ON. Spend an evening in our kitchen with your partner creating this delectable meal:

• Spring Green Salad with Herb Vinaigrette;
•  Pan Seared Halibut with Saffron Sauce;
• Homemade Gnocchi;
• and Lemon Grilled Asparagus with Parmesan.
• A light dessert will also be served.

$130 per Couple.

Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Chef

 BASICS. HANDS ON. Tired of take-out and spending too much for restaurant meals? Christina will guide you step-by-step as you go from absolute beginner to confident cook. In this second of this six-class series, you will learn about basic stocks and make the five mother sauces:

• Béchamel,
• Velouté,
• Espagnole,
• Mayonnaise
• and Vinaigrette.

Building from the mother sauces, you’ll also create:  

• Béarnaise,
• Sauce Suprême,
• Sauce Bordelaise
• and Hollandaise.

A light meal featuring a selection of these delicious sauces will be served.

Single Class $65, 6-Class Series $350. To receive the discount of $40 for all 6 classes, be sure to enter this discount coupon code at checkout: ABSOLUTE486 (all CAPITALIZED Letters). This coupon code is only valid for this class and cannot be redeemed for any other classes.