Professional Approach to the Basics | December 26 | St. Paul | 9 AM

The fat is in the fire with you in the kitchen. Cooks will save your bacon and get you boiling water in no time. This intensive series is one of our most popular offerings at Cooks for both the beginner and accomplished cook. As you cook (and eat!), we will discuss in depth, ingredients and equipment, guide you through tastings and answer all the burning culinary questions you have. You'll leave with the confidence to tackle any recipe in your own home.

This class meets over two days, December 26 and 27, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Menu: Day 1: Knife Skills; Chicken Butchery; Stock; Pasta; Pie Dough; Salad Lyonnaise; Chicken Piccata. Day 2: Gnocchi; Chicken Cacciatore; Warm Italian Kale Salad; Apple Hand Pies; Banana Cream Pie. 

Classes are designed for participants 18 years and older. Teens ages 14 to 17 can take part in a class if accompanied by an adult (18 years or older), but a ticket is required for each person in attendance. Please see our FAQs for more info.