Skip the dinner party and throw a cocktail party instead! Gather your friends and join us for a hands-on class filled with impressive yet approachable party food. We'll kick off class with a festive punch while sharing tips for planning, prepping and serving a cocktail party that keeps you out of the kitchen and in the fun. Come ready to cook, sip and snack, because the best parties don't require a sit-down dinner! Class includes one glass of punch (a mocktail version will be available upon request) and additional will be available for purchase.
Menu you’ll cook and enjoy:
- Cranberry-Ginger Vodka Punch- will be served upon arrival
- Beef Tenderloin Crostini with Parsley-Caper Pesto and Pickled Shallots
- Shrimp Toast with Sesame-Chili Dipping Sauce
- Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms with Parmesan
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Smoked Salmon and Crème Fraiche
Skills covered in class:
- Selecting and roasting beef
- Determining beef doneness
- Making fresh herb sauces
- Pickling
- Selecting shrimp
- Pan frying
- Getting familiar with Asian flavors
- Balancing flavors
- Sautéing mushrooms
- Selecting and roasting potatoes
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.
School Notes:
Important:
- Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block Lincoln Square, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.
- Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.