Cooking Techniques Classes in Los Angeles, CA

The most important skill before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice fruits and vegetables and use a sharp knife properly that is essential to good cooking. You’ll prepare your meals quicker by mastering knife basics such as mincing, dicing, slicing, shredding and more. You’ll also learn knife safety and handling...

Many students ask, 'How do I Spice up my entrees, side dishes and appetizers?' CHEF ERIC takes the fear out of Sauce Making and gives you confidence to explore your creativity. We serve Macaroni and Cheese, Steamed Vegetables, and Chicken or Fish with the Sauces. Recipes include: Master Sauces - Sauce Béchamel, Sauce Veloute, Sauce Hollandaise...

The more efficient you become with this simple yet effective kitchen tool, the more you'll enjoy cooking. This class covers basic knife skills such as how to hold a knife to chopping, dicing, and slicing, not to mention those fancy cooking show cuts like “chiffonade” and “julienne”. We’ll also discuss sharpening, storage, and care....

Bring the family down to the BLVD Ristorante for Spaghetti & Meatballs night! We will be making Homemade Meatballs, Spaghetti with Fresh Marinara Sauce, Garlic Cheese Bread and Ice Cream Sundaes! Note: Closed Toe shoes are required.

Have you always wanted to make pasta at home, but was intimidated by, well all of it? Or maybe you've made pasta, and now you're wanting to take it to the next level? Have no fear I’m hear to guide you in this simple yet tricky skill. In this 2-hour class you will learn: About the varieties of flour and how to use them How to make the dough ...

Learn essential techniques for cooking with spices to create flavorful meals. In this class, we’ll discover the world of seasoning and how to transform your dishes with spices. Learn how to grind, toast and fry your spices for delicious Moroccan chicken. Learn how to blend your spices for Indian, Chinese & Latin American flavor profiles that...

Sake Tasting with Dinner  Learn to make your own Sushi Rolls! We will be making various rolls / hand rolls: California Roll Rainbow Roll Caterpillar Roll Crunchy Roll Salmon Skin Hand Roll Baked Salmon Hand Roll Cucumber Salad Miso Soup

Let’s make your own roll like pro! You can learn how to make sushi rolls from scratch like cooking rice through preparing ingredients and making sauce etc. This class is very casual and easy to follow with step by step method for making 3 sushi rolls by your own style! All participants will make a rice out California roll and Spicy Salmon roll plus...

Learn to make perfect Pastas every time and then accompany them with a variety of Sauces, Meats and Vegetables. We discuss and demo various pastas, as you learn how to easily make light and delicious varieties; you’ll never buy dried pasta again!   We make dough, roll and cut it into various shapes and sizes to...

Discover new tastes and flavor profiles using spices and herbs. Turn those unruly spice jars in your cupboard into tasty treasures. Learn when to use fresh herbs over dry and how long fresh herbs actually last. These points and more will be covered in our spice and herbs class. Students take home their very own spice blend and jar! Light refreshments...

Knowing when to use fresh or dried herbs can be a culinary minefield. In this fun hands-on course, our Chef will teach you the subtleties of balancing the flavors of herbs & spices without overpowering key flavors. Guests are welcome to bring wine and beer to enjoy during the class. What's on the Menu: Fresh basil and tomato Bruschetta ...

Discover the flavor-packed world of dumplings! In this class, you will learn to make pan fried Chinese dumplings, using traditional fillings and new creative styes. We will create these morsels around our creativity and personal preferences. Experiment with ingredients like tasty meats, delicious cheeses, fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs and spices....

The dishes you will cook: Ribs w/ Bourbon BBQ Sauce Potato Salad Buffalo Hot Wings Mac and Cheese Deviled Eggs

Learn how professionals Chop, Dice, Slice and Julienne items quickly and efficiently.CHEF ERIC shows you knife holding grips, knife cuts and how to choose, sharpen, hone and care for your knives. Learn to cut with ease advancing to more complicated and decorative Brunoise, Paysanne, Batonnet and Tourne Cuts. Everything looks...

Join Chef Daniel in preparing Italian dishes that are delicious and attractive. During this class we will be making chicken cappelletti with a chicken bolognese sauce. Chef Daniel will show many steps in between including, for example, how to make ricotta from scratch at home. The class is filled with culinary information and many tips on how to...