Knife Skill Fundamentals

Learn to slice, dice, chop and chiffonade in this EXTREMELY hands-on (and hopefully fingers on) intensive training. Cooks of all levels will benefit from this fundamental course.  This includes two drinks AFTER we put the knives away, and a light meal made with the veggies you've cut!

The most important skill in the kitchen before heading to the stove—it’ll change your life! Learn to slice and dice like a pro.  We discuss:  which knives you really need how to hold a knife for efficiency, speed and safety what it means to sharpen versus hone how to use your honing steel and a magical way to get the garlic smell...

This class will offer you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Potatoes + Seasonal Vegetables) Blanching Green Vegetables (String Beans with Lemon Gremolata)...

Knowing how to use knives skillfully is the foundation of all cooking, and doesn't have to be scary or frustrating. Many home and even professional cooks don't always wield a knife correctly, however, which increases food preparation time and makes the process harder and less safe than it should be. Simply put, good knives are the foundation of a well...

Everything you ever need to know about choosing, storing, sharpening, holding, and using the most important tool in the kitchen. We will have 8-inch chef's knives for you to practice on, but you are also welcome to bring your own knife. And so you have something to cook with all your expertly chopped ingredients, we'll also make: Vegetable Minestrone...

Do you need a little extra confidence in the kitchen? Learning to master knife skills is the essential ingredient! Join us for a knife-skills-therapy session that will reinstate you as the boss of your kitchen.  From chopping and mincing to slicing and dicing, we'll prove that knife skills aren't just for professionals. Practice your newly learned...

The same basic cutting techniques are used by all the master chefs across the globe. Knowing how to use kitchen knives safely and competently can lead to greater ease and joy in the kitchen as well as allowing you to expand your culinary repertoire. Join us for this two-hour hands-on class with Chef Maria as she leads you through the basics of using...

Join us to build one of the most important skills in the kitchen – how to properly handle a knife. You’ll learn about the different types of kitchen knives (and when to use them), the most useful techniques, and how to maintain your knives, all while enjoying the food you prepare.  Our professional chefs will guide you through every technique...

You are more likely to cut yourself with a dull knife than a sharp one. Our instructors have taught literally thousands of professional culinary students how to slice, dice, mince, chiffonade and julienne, on their way to becoming chefs, and now they can train you to cut like a chef in your own kitchen. Everything from how to hold...

After you’ve tackled these fundamental cooking techniques, there is no limit to the variation of plant-based meals you can make. Knife Skills Cooking Legumes (preparing and highly-seasoning chickpeas, white + black beans, and lentils) Preparing Grains (polenta, farro, quinoa, and rice) Roasting Vegetables (roasted seasonal vegetables;...