The Institute of Culinary Education Classes, New York

Under the guidance of skilled ICE pastry chefs, you'll master tempering white, milk and dark chocolate. You'll use these tempered chocolates as you learn essential methods for making various chocolate confections and hand-dipped truffles. You'll also learn a wide assortment of elegant and colorful chocolate-decorating techniques for your treats. ...

From the Portuguese-influenced cuisine of Goa to the wonderful sweets of Bengal, Indian cuisine has multiple regional variations, and is generally characterized by perfect spice and flavor combinations.  You will learn to identify these spices, along with shopping and storing tips, and will make a masala spice blend. Your menu is vegetarian...

Evoke the Old World with these nonna-approved classic desserts, creating flavors that instantly transport you to Italy (or Little Italy!).  We'll create fillings to stuff cannoli, use pignoli nuts to bake perfectly light cookies, set the custard for a rich panna cotta and more! Your traditional dessert menu includes:  cannoli tiramisu...

Learn techniques that will serve you for years, whether you're making a casual dinner or a gourmet multicourse meal. We'll cover techniques including poaching, sautéing, grilling and cooking risotto. Using your newly acquired skills, we'll make and dine on a complete meal of:  grilled vegetable gratin mushroom risotto pan-seared steak with...

From coasts to prairies, the diverse geography of America results in an abundance of meat and fish varieties that eventually end up on our plates, deliciously prepared. In this class, you will prepare dishes that celebrate this bounty and highlight famed regional preparations.  On your menu: Chesapeake Bay crab cakes with sauce rémoulade ...

Georgian cuisine is finally being recognized for its variety, and the depth of flavors and techniques that characterize its unique culinary traditions. Given the country's location at the exact intersection of Europe and Asia, influences from both cultures have informed the dishes that the region is known for. From the banks of the Black Sea to the...

This soulful menu adapts some of New Orleans' greatest hits into brilliant, brunch-appropriate dishes --- the meal almost requires a jazz soundtrack to go with it.  We'll invoke the spirit of the Big Easy as we make and eat: oysters Rockefeller eggs Hussarde bananas Foster pain perdu barbecue shrimp beignets cocktails including a Corpse...

On Sundays in Italian neighborhoods in Brooklyn, families gather for hearty dinners of Italian-American favorites. You will enjoy the preparation of a generous Sunday dinner including: bucatini with meatballs and sweet sausage and Sunday gravy chicken cacciatore with polenta fennel layered with potatoes and breadcrumbs broccoli salad tiramisu....

Join us for a new way to transition into a healthier eating pattern. In this informative class, we will focus on foods that get you through the first part of your day without meat or dairy. These recipes are packed with plant-based protein from breakfast right through lunch. If you’re looking for a way of cooking that is certain to improve your...

Cook once for the entire week! Get ready for the Monday-to-Friday work schedule by cooking and prepping everything over the weekend, with maximum variety and minimum fuss. We'll prepare multiple ingredients, then use ingenious methods to transform them into more than one dish --- taking bases (grains and proteins) and combining them into delightful...

Let's eat like we're in Italy, from the apps all the way through to a rich dessert! These dishes put you back in that Mediterranean mindset...even if you've never been there. Make and sit down to this warm, comforting Italian banquet of:  fried zucchini with Parmesan veal saltimbocca alla romana spaghetti carbonara cavolfiore alla napoletana...

One of the world's oldest cultures, China has a complex cuisine, with a range of regional dishes often not found anywhere outside of the country. Some techniques, ingredients and dishes are similar throughout all of China; this Essentials class focuses on those, giving you a well-rounded overview of Chinese food and culinary culture.  From stir-frying...

Veganize classic comfort foods! In this class, our chef-instructor will reveal how to turn your favorite foods --- such as biscuits, sloppy joes and cookies --- into vegan versions while maintaining bold, satisfying flavors.  On your menu:  seitan sloppy joes biscuits and gravy tempeh Bolognese broccoli gratin and coconut chocolate...

These delightful cupcakes come in a range of flavors and frostings, not to mention some well-matched fillings.  As we make the cakes, fillings, and frostings from scratch, we'll pair: strawberry with vanilla chocolate with white chocolate ganache peanut butter with chocolate icing even birthday cupcakes with a piñata surprise of sprinkles...

Who says you have to be a vegetarian to enjoy hearty and heart-healthy meat-free meals? This class was designed especially for those who enjoy a full, satisfying meal. Perfect for anyone transitioning into a plant-preferred lifestyle, these dishes will inspire the pickiest of eaters and turn a traditional eater into a transitional success.  ...