Hands-On Build a Better Grain Bowl

We love grain bowls because they are hearty and customizable meals comprised of various whole grains, vegetables, garnishes, proteins and sauces to complement. Ingredients can be mixed and matched to your liking, and they can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch or dinner! In this hands-on class, we’ll teach you how to cook different grains, how to prepare vegetables in a variety of ways, how to successfully cook proteins and how to make three distinct varieties of dressings. Come learn a multitude of cooking techniques and have fun building your customized grain bowl!

Menu:

• Quinoa Grain Bowl with Grilled Chipotle-Lime Chicken, Pickled Red Onions, Black Beans, Cumin-Roasted Zucchini, Cilantro Vinaigrette and Toasted Pepitas 
• Brown Rice Grain Bowl with Miso-Glazed Salmon, Sweet and Sour Cucumbers and Carrots, Roasted Sesame Broccoli, Edamame, Chili-Peanut Dressing and Toasted Peanuts
• Farro Grain Bowl with Roasted Butternut Squash, Kale, Shaved Brussels Sprouts, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Apple Cider-Thyme Vinaigrette

Skills covered in class:

• Cooking whole grains
• Roasting vegetables
• Pickling
• Balancing flavors
• Marinating
• Selecting and grilling chicken
• Selecting and roasting fish
• Determining chicken and fish doneness
• Preparing vinaigrette
• Working with fresh herbs and spices 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.