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Turkish Cultural Night: Henna Night

Turkish Cultural Center New York

Mission Turkish Cultural Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote harmony in diverse cultural setting in the United States. Building, increasing and/or fostering a strong and lasting friendship by promoting a better understanding that is based on mutual respect between the individuals of the United States of America and those of Turkish background and/or origin. Introducing, promoting and informing the people in the United States...

(44) All levels 12 and older
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Foods of Puerto Rico

92nd Street Y @ 1395 Lexington Ave, New York, NY

Three time bodybuilding champion, amateur boxer and wellness expert, Sam López, discusses Puerto Rican culture, food and his unique 10-seat pop-up restaurant with 92Y’s very own resident food historian, Francine Segan. Talk will include a tasting of a pastelon — Puerto Rican lasagna — and a raspberry toasted almond topped flan.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
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$270

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Cookbook Group: Delicious Baking

92nd Street Y

Join our legendary neighbor, Kitchen Arts and Letters Bookstore, and get expert advice on rewarding baking during challenging times. Each week, prior to meeting online, everyone will bake the same recipe from a recent cookbook. You’ll work from books written by authors who have a knack for producing striking, challenging, and rewarding treats that taste great. Kitchen Arts staffer Laura Jackson will lead weekly meetings where you’ll talk about...

(1061) All levels 18 and older
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Gnocchi Fest

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

This recipe for delicious gnocchi will be useful well into the future, if not forever! Chef Paul will show you his tricks for making them fast and light, a perfect meal to throw together at home with family or friends. The vodka tomato sauce recipe is classic Miette, and freezes like a dream.   In making this meal  you’ll also learn the secret to preparing a perfect breaded chicken breast, and a yummy Caesar salad (hint: it’s all...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Paella, Por Favor

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn to make the following: Shrimp and Chorizo Paella Baccala Marinated Chickpea Salad with Capers and Red Pepper Sautéed Swiss Chard with Cumin Vanilla Ice Cream with Banana Sauce Student below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Vietnamese Cooking

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn to cook the following:  Grilled Ginger Prawns on Sugar Cane with Chili and Garlic dipping sauce  Steamed Chilean Sea Bass with Rice Noodles and Shiitake  Mixed Asian Vegetable Stir Fry with Crispy Noodles  Homemade Coconut Ice Cream  Students below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Living la sous vide loca

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn to cook the following: Chaud Froi Salad with 65 Degrees Egg  Sous-vide Chicken Breast with Caramelized Carrots  Sous-vide Tri Tip Steak with Cilantro Butter  Sous-vide Champagne Sabayon Students below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Eating with the Seasons: A Greenmarket Produce Menu

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

With an eye on what’s at the Greenmarket in the cold weather months, you’ll prepare delicious dishes of root vegetables, brassica, chicory, and meat. This class is a hearty homage to winter produce, with a fabulous root vegetable soup, potatoes, nutritious endive, cabbage, and apples. A delicious pork tenderloin will anchor this healthy and local-sourced menu.  Rutabaga soup (a root vegetable, in season through February) with sizzling...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Special Sushi Sunday Brunch

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn to cook the following: Spicy Tuna Roll California Roll Oshinko Roll Miso Soup Shrimp/Vegetable Tempura  Green Tea Ice Cream Students below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$110
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Classic Italian al Mare

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Another classic Italian menu from chef Ivan Beacco, who brings his restaurant-honed skills and cultural roots to this mouth-watering menu of classic Italian seafood dishes. In this hands-on class, you'll profit from his extensive experience in an Italian kitchen (and have a fabulous dinner). Antipasti: Sarde in saor (fresh sardines marinated with balsamic vinegar and sweet onions) Calimari alla luciana (baby squid in tomato sauce with potatoes)...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Pasta Making

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Join Italian chef Ivan Beacco as he teaches the art of making fresh pasta. He'll show you how to make 3 fresh pastas, and 3 accompanying sauces.  Pastas:  Black Tagliolini  Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli  Strozzapreti  Sauces:  Pesto alla Genovese  Lamb Stracotto  Smoked Salmon and Vodka Students below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Party Foods!

Home Cooking New York @ 40 Perry Street , New York, NY

Aren't we all at a loss for what to serve when people come over? Here are some winners for your cocktail party repertoire. Dishes to prepare:   Braised Pork Sliders with Red Cabbage-Fennel Slaw  Roasted Artichoke and Spinach Dip   Soft Mexican Tacos with Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Creme Fraiche  Mexican Chocolate Brownie Sundae Bar

(2012) All levels 16 and older
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$100
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Homemade Cocktail Party!

Home Cooking New York

Let's pretend it is still summer while we drink cool cocktails and snack on delicious hors d'oeuvres from around the globe. One of our most popular classes! Lemongrass-Lime & Fresh Ginger Cocktail Syrups (bring your own booze!) Crostini with Fresh Mozzarella, Roasted Yellow Peppers, Prosciutto & Olive-Basil Tapanade (Italy) Soft Tacos with Sauteed Mushrooms, Zucchini, and Creme Fraiche, and Cilantro (Mexico) Barcelona Garlic Shrimp...

(2012) All levels 16 and older
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An Argentinian Vacation

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Entrada: Assorted empanadas Beef tongue "a la vinagreta" Plato fuerte: Argentinian parillada (mixed barbecue) with chimichurri Acompanamiento: Ensalada rusa (assorted vegetable salad with mayonnaise) Stuffed tomatoes Postre: Dulce de leche flan

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Adult Cooking

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn to cook the following: For January 8, 2018: Crab cake with basil sauce  Roasted pork tenderloin on celery root puree and vegetable julienne and sage sauce  Raspberry soufflé  For January 10, February 1 and March 16, 2018: Crab cake with fresh herb sauce  Shrimp Risotto with red wine, bacon, rosemary, and radicchio  Warm chocolate cake with homemade vanilla ice cream  For January 19, 2018: Asparagus...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Springtime Risotto: Italian Favorites

Miette

Welcome, springtime! Asparagus is in season. In this hands-on cooking class, Chef Paul will teach you how to create a creamy, perfectly cooked asparagus risotto completely from scratch.  You’ll learn how to add, stir, and time your risotto for a restaurant-quality dish every time. To start off the class, you’ll prepare a delicious goat cheese spread that you will slather over sliced bread. Bringing some green into the menu, you’ll make...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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Pesto Soup and Cornish Hens: A South of France Menu

Miette @ 132 Mulberry St, New York, NY

Learn how to make classic French winter dishes with time-tested recipes from Chef Paul’s kitchen. This Provençal menu will introduce you to a typically French vegetable soup made with pesto, one of our favorite cold (and colder) weather dishes.  Make it at the weekend and heat it up as you go along! Learn how to prepare a paprika rub that will spice up cornish hens (or other meats), rich scalloped potatoes in the French style, and blueberry...

(469) All levels 13 and older
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$125
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Fancy Friday Menu

Abigail's Kitchen @ 85 MacDougal St, New York, NY

No need to bring anything but your hunger for good food and your thirst for knowledge!

(407) All levels 21 and older
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$135
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Classic Steak, Miette Style

Miette @ 109 MacDougal St, New York, NY

Clams casino Caesar salad with homemade croutons Skirt steak with mustard sauce Creamed spinach Triple baked potatoes Molten chocolate cake Simple -and- delicious homemade vanilla ice cream Students work with fresh seasonal farmers’ produce and other healthful ingredients to prepare gourmet meals in a relaxed setting. Each student receives a recipe packet and all classes end with a sit-down dinner.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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Salsa Scampi: South of the Border

Miette

Learn to cook the following: Breaded Shrimp Scampi Papaya Black Bean Salsa with Cheese Quesadillas Chicken Enchiladas with Raw Green Salsa Spicy Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Ice Cream Students below 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

(469) All levels 13 and older
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