The new season of cooking classes at Culinaria Cooking School starts in September! The list of classes has been posted on the school’s website, but I wanted to share my upcoming schedule of classes with you tonight. For those of my readers who are in the greater Washington D.C./Northern Virginia area, please visit culinariacookingschool.com for more information and to sign up for these new classes!
Fall 2017 Cooking Classes
Couples Cooking – The Flavors of the Mediterranean Shores
Saturday – 9/30/17 – Participation 7pm-10pm
Food from the southern shores of the Mediterranean, with its bold flavors, colorful small plates and unhurried pace, is a natural choice for long, lingering meals. Join Chef Marilena on this culinary exploration of the deep and complex flavors of this region.
Menu: Green Olive and Artichoke Tapenade; Köfte topped with Savory Tomato-Butter Sauce and Yogurt Drizzle on Toasted Pita; Lemony Bulgar salad with Coriander and Nuts; Feta and Mizithra Cheesecake on a Crispy Kataifi Crust Served with Sweet Orange Preserves
Bread Baking Boot Camp
Saturday – 10/14/17 – Participation 9:30am-12:30pm
Homemade bread is the cornerstone of hospitality in many food cultures and especially in the Mediterranean countries. The ritual of making bread is relaxing and the results are always rewarding! With just a little planning, and the right technique under your belt, you can have fresh bread every day of the week. In this class we will also make some delicious spreads that perfectly complement our warm slices of heavenly bread!
Menu: Gruyere Cheese, Caramelized Onions and Green Olive stuffed Bread; Braided Semolina Bread with Sesame Seeds; Brioche Soft Rolls Filled with Chocolate; Savory Compound Butters; Marmalade Butters
Couples Cooking – Northern Greek Cuisine
Saturday – 10/28/17 – Participation 7pm-10pm
Traditional Greek food is simply prepared and full of assertive flavors and fresh ingredients. In this class we will explore the cuisine of Northern Greece and the kind of food Chef Marilena grew up with in her native country.
Menu: Creamy Saffron and Pistachio Rice, flavored with Ouzo; Spicy Country Sausage with Pepper Ribbons and Tomatoes in a Red Wine Sauce (spetsofai); Arugula Salad with Persimmons, Toasted Walnuts, and Feta Cheese; Honey-Orange Semolina Cake (ravani)
Couples Cooking – Fall Comfort Italian Cooking
Friday – 11/18/17 – Participation 7pm-10pm
Food is always the gateway to understanding the culture of a country and this especially holds true for Italy. Come with a friend or bring your date and join Chef Marilena as you learn how to prepare a nourishing, comforting, and rustic Italian meal.
Menu: Butternut Squash Risotto with Balsamic Reduction Drizzle; Wine-Braised Chicken with Cremini Mushrooms and Thyme; Caramelized Roasted Fennel with Parmesan Cheese and Breadcrumbs; Apple Crostata with Cinnamon and Orange Crumble
Glorious Soups of the Mediterranean
Saturday – 12/02/12 – Participation 7pm-10pm
As the weather gets cold and crisp, and the nights turn long and dark, food comes into our lives with an even sharper focus. Cooking and eating now become a more serious affair for all. In this class, we will learn how to make warm, cozy, and classic Mediterranean soups that have comforted the people of these lands for generations.
Winter Minestrone Soup with Farro and Cannellini Beans; Roasted Carrot and Parnsip Soup with Cumin and Crispy Pancetta; Creamy Greek Lemon Chicken Broth Soup with Orzo (avgolemono); Rustic Olive Flatbread Provençal
Couples Cooking – Classic Southern Italian Cooking
Saturday – 12/09/17 – Participation 7pm-10pm
Grab a friend or a date and come explore the great culinary diversity of Southern Italy. With the help of a regional map, we will discuss the typical products, cooking techniques and culinary traditions of the Southern Italian regions. Then, we will set out to prepare a delicious and very satisfying meal!
Sicilian Caponata on Garlic Crostini; Pasta with Spicy Tomatoes, Creamy Eggplant and Ricotta cheese (pasta alla Norma); Chicken Braised in a Marsala Sauce (scaloppini al Marsala); Creamy Semifreddo with Amaretti crumble
Holiday Baking and Cooking Camp
12/18-12/20 – Participation 9:30am-12:30pm
A three-day, cooking & baking camp for kids and teens, during their holiday school vacation. Menus to be announced soon.
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