Chef/proprietor Andrew Deery of Majolica will share his knowledge, techniques, and favorite recipes in a series of demo events. Each demo will include instruction and a post demo tasting.
Here’s the schedule of events…
KNIFE SHARPENING
9/15/09, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
This demo will go through – in a step by step fashion – the use of a basic sharpening stone and a steel to show participants how they can achieve, at home, the sharpest edge on all their knives. Chef Deery will then take participants through basic chopping techniques to prepare ingredients for the evening’s meal.
STOCKS
10/13/09, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn what makes a great stock, how to prepare several different types of stock, how to use these stocks, and how to store and keep stocks for use in future dishes.
FISH
11/10/09, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn how to break down a whole fish, including whole round and flat fish examples. Basic fish cooking techniques such as poaching, roasting, sautéing, and grilling will also be demonstrated.
SAUCES
12/8/09, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn how to take different stocks and prepare “mother” sauces, reductions, and infusions that will complement any recipe.
HORS D’OEUVRES
1/5/10, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn the techniques for preparation, assembly, and serving hors d’oeuvres in either one bite portions or in full appetizer size.
CHICKEN
2/9/10, 6:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn how to break down a whole chicken into its individual parts, as well as basic instruction in such chicken preparations brining, roasting, poaching, and smoking.
FRESH PASTA
3/9/10, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., $45.00 per person
Participants will learn how to make a basic fresh pasta dough, then form the dough into many different shapes. Also noted will be techniques for perfect ravioli filling, using meats, fish, vegetables, and cheeses.
Registration is required, and classes are limited to 15 participants. Those who participate in all seven will receive one free. To make reservations, please call (610) 917-0962.
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