Overview
BACK TO BASICS: ALL THE SAUCES!
Wednesday, February 8th, 6 pm - 9 pm
Purees, emulsions, suspensions - oh my! In this class we will create simple, delicious, and elegant sauces for your perfectly cooked food. We will teach you how to balance a vinaigrette based on the different ingredients in different salads. You will learn how to create a quick pan sauce for many different types of proteins. You will learn how to make fantastic compound butters, homemade aiolis and two versatile puree'd sauces that will change your life. We'll teach you about sugar cooking while making caramel sauce and show you how to heat fats while keeping an emulsion stable when making chocolate ganache. Learning to make great sauces to accompany your properly cooked food really steps up your game! |
MENU
- Winter Greens Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
- Pan Roasted Chicken with Pan Sauce & Sauce Verte
- Roasted Potatoes with Aiolis & Romesco
- Cream Puffs with Caramel and Chocolate Ganache
Highlights
YOU WILL LEARN
- balancing a vinaigrette
- turning pan drippings into a sauce
- understanding emulsification in all its forms
Our cooking classes are immersive hands-on experiences. You are welcome to do as much or as little as you want in class!
- You will be greeted with a welcome beverage and snacks will be provided.
- Classes culminate in a family style meal around our barn wood tables towards the end of class.
- You’ll have access to a packet of recipes from the class so you can repeat them at home.
Location
The Kitchen at Middleground Farms