Cooking Techniques Classes in Los Angeles, CA

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....

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 and tastes better when...

Who wants to cook every night? Not us! Come to the Radical Cooks kitchen to learn the BEST meal planning, prep, and storage strategies to put healthy, delicious food on the table for the next 3 days.  We’ll do the grocery shopping. You’ll prep actual dishes with fellow students. By the end of the class you’ll walk away with 3 meals prepped,...

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 Tuna roll plus...

Discover the flavor-packed world of dumplings!Master the basics of dumpling wrapping in different shapes including triangular, wonton and pleated crescent. You’ll get a chance to work with high-quality store-bought dumpling wrappers. You’ll also get to practice your knife skills and learn how to make your own fillings (vegetarian options are available)....

Knives are the essential tool of anyone working in the kitchen, and after this class, you'll know the basics -- how to safely handle and store knives, how to choose the right one for you, how to sharpen and maintain your knives, and how to chop, mince, slice and dice like a pro! Closed Toe shoes are required

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. Chicken or Fish, Vegetables, Macaroni and Cheese Recipes include: Master Sauces – Béchamel, Velouté, Hollandaise (and Variations) Basil Pesto Olive Caper Tapenade...

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...

Sushi Party Class - We make ALL Sauces! Learn the creative art of Sushi Making as we design an Asian meal for you and your friends. Learn how to display and serve them decoratively with the Garnishes and Sauces that we make.  We show you how to make: Traditional Sushi Rice Variety of Nori Rolls Varieties of Sushi on Rice (Nigiri) Vegetable...

If you love fresh pasta and want to eat more veggies, this hands-on cooking class is for you. We'll make gnocchi, ravioli, and fettuccine, all of which will feature a colorful vegetable such as spinach, beets, or squash. You'll learn to make, roll out, and shape the dough for these three very different pastas, plus participate in preparing the sauce...

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...

Pasta for breakfast, lunch and dinner? SIGN US UP!!! In this weekend-long boot camp, you'll learn the ins and outs of pasta--everything from different pasta doughs to sauces and fillings to pasta equipment like sheeters, extruders, chitarras and more. Students will work in pairs, building basic skills, and adding to their competencies over the course...

Let’s get back to basics. In this 4-hour workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of how to work with and care for your knives. You’ll receive professional training covering different knife cuts as well as hands-on instruction. Learn what to look for when purchasing one of the most important tools in the kitchen as well as the difference between...

Chef Monti Carlo teaches you how to hold a knife the right way, basic cuts for prepping all your favorite fruits and veggies, and how to butcher a chicken. You’ll create a rejuvenating chicken soup with the ingredients you have prepared. LACC Extension is excited to offer a series of cooking classes with Chef Monti Carlo. Chef Monti is a popular...

This 12-week program is like culinary school for the home cook, covering all of the fundamental cooking techniques needed to cook fearlessly, without depending on step-by-step recipes. Students will work hands-on with a partner, building basic skills, and adding to their competencies week by week. Skill Level Students of all skill levels will be...