Basic Cooking Classes in NYC, New York

If you've been looking to learn more about wine, look no further! We’ll begin with learning how to taste wine in proper fashion and then delve into the individual varieties. We’ll discuss prominent characteristics, a little history, build your wine vocabulary and basic wine appreciation tips. My goal is to help you learn what you...

If you've never smelled challah in the oven, you're in for a treat. We will be covering the basics of challah making, a staple of Jewish culture, starting with a short introduction of its historical beginnings and significance, and then moving to making the dough (no experience required for this course at all!). We will break for an hour to allow...

Maybe you've been curious about what all the buzz is about. Perhaps you like rosé, but want to educate your palate. Or maybe you just like learning in a fun, relaxed, environment with like minded people. Well, spring has sprung and that signals the release of the new rosé vintages. This is the perfect time of year to delve into the world of rosé...

This class will offers you a valuable set of culinary techniques to move you along in your kitchen education. Knife Skills 101 Cooking Meat to Perfection (Pan-Roasted Chicken or Steak) Making Flavorful Pan Sauces (Classic Chicken Gravy or Red-Wine Reduction Sauce) Roasting Vegetables (Roasted Seasonal Vegetables) COOKBOOK COMPANION:...

Pâte à choux is a classic French dough typically used to make éclairs. Once you master the basic dough technique, you can create a variety of treats, both sweet and savory. Learn to prepare classic vanilla cream puffs and gougères. You will need pastry bags (can be found online or at craft stores), parchment paper, and a ruler, as well as to purchase...

Live online cooking instruction from today’s most exciting culinary figures. Just in time for wintertime baking, in this hands-on demonstration session we will learn to make a flakey all-butter pie dough, how to blind bake, and make a maple walnut filling. Final bake may finish after class. Basic pie making skills encouraged but not required as...

This class will take place online. Registered students will receive login instructions. Fermentation is one of our oldest food processing methods. Scientifically known as zymology, it refers to the conversion of carbohydrates into alcohols, carbon dioxide, yeast, or bacteria. We'll cover the basic science of how to ferment tea to make kombucha, how...

Can you create perfect pairings or are you paralyzed by the rules?  Learn basic food pairing theories and see how different styles of wine interact with primary flavor components. Come taste many combinations and discuss the impact on your palate. Learn your preferences and those in the class and improve your confidence with new pairing knowledge!...

Learn the Fine Art of Wine Tasting and Wine Appreciation. Join us for an exciting evening of fine wine & good times as you learn the delicate art of wine tasting! For budding wine enthusiasts, this workshop is designed to help you cultivate your palate & expand your "wine vocabulary." Learn to swirl, sniff and sip like a pro. Taste several...

Our intro classes are designed for the absolute novice brewer. They are a fantastic experience for anyone looking to develop a deeper understanding of beer, its ingredients, and the process by which it’s made in a friendly and savvy environment. We teach in a concentrated format that focuses on a hands-on learning experience. Our teaching style...

In this virtual cooking class, Chef V will teach you how to make a simple, yet satisfying one-skillet lemon chicken using high-quality ingredients and professional culinary techniques.  Chef V will begin by guiding you through the cooking basics to grilling a tart lemon chicken drizzled in an earthy kale and cream sauce. This classic dish pairs...

In this virtual cooking class, Chef V will teach you how to make a simple, yet satisfying one-skillet lemon chicken using high-quality ingredients and professional culinary techniques. Chef V will begin by guiding you through the cooking basics to grilling a tart lemon chicken drizzled in an earthy kale and cream sauce. This classic dish pairs perfectly...

It's time to learn how to cook. This virtual, skills-based series covers all the basic skills you'll need to feel comfortable and creative in the kitchen, now that you are spending a whole lot more time there. We'll focus on each cooking technique, using multiple ingredients to drive it home, so you leave confident to cook up most any food in your...

Join us virtually for a 9-week course inspired by our most popular series in the history of TCB, The Building Blocks, featuring the skills and techniques all home cooks should know. This class is designed to teach you the fundamentals of how to confidently make better decisions in the kitchen, cook delicious meals by opening...

Learn the foundations of cake decorating and several piping techniques, including shells, stars, zig-zag and rosettes. The first ½ of this lesson will concentrate on mastering basic skills and proper technique. The second part of the class will focus on applying the skills you learned to create a professional looking textured buttercream cake. Filling,...