Culinary & Baking Workshops

Note: Registration for Culinary Workshops needs to be completed two weeks prior to class date.

Basic Knife Skills

Learners will be able to:

• Identify the do’s and don’ts associated with the safe and efficient use of knives
• Learn knife identification and the importance of proper knife maintenance
• Learn the classical cuts that are necessary to maintain a job in a professional kitchen
• Match each cut with the correct knife to produce the best results
• Learn advanced preparation techniques of specific vegetables
• Expand their culinary terminology

COOK-121 (3 hours)
Cost: $39

Section MW01: Mays Landing Campus
Monday, December 18, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Plated Desserts

Hone your fine dining skills as we explore the fundamentals of plated desserts. Learn all four components of a plated dessert and how to assemble them. Students will also learn how to garnish their masterpieces with accents of tuille, chocolate, and sugar work.

High Tea

Learn to create the components of a traditional high tea. Students will learn to recreate the elements of a traditional English tea service. We will explore the chemistry of scones, muffins, quiche, small cakes, and pastries.

French Classics

Discover the basic components of many French desserts. Students will learn many fundamental recipes and classic techniques. Desserts include pate au choux, 3-2-1 dough, almond frangipane, crème anglaise.

Italian Desserts

This course will focus on classic Italian pastries. Learn a new twist on some Italian classics such as cannoli, tiramisu, biscotti and a chocolate hazelnut tart. Students will learn to make these pastries with confidence as well as utilizing their own creativity to decorate them.

Southern Cooking

Do you and your family love good ole’ Southern comfort foods? Come learn how to make delicious southern favorites like fried chicken, mac & cheese, hush puppies and other fixin’s that will delight your appetite.

Ice Cream and Gelato

In this workshop, you will learn how to make different flavors of ice cream and gelato (including pumpkin spice and bourbon brown sugar) that will satisfy anyone that has a sweet tooth for delicious frozen treats.

Fall Desserts

‘Tis the season for fall fruits as they make delicious, delectable desserts! Learn how to make pies and cakes using apples, caramel, fall spices and pecans.

How to Boil Water (A Beginners Workshop)

This workshop designed for beginners will provide a solid foundation into the basics of cooking. Create the perfect pasta, delectable eggs, succulently seared meats, flawless rice and yes you will even learn how to boil water.

Holiday Baking

Learn the secret to creating classic holiday recipes that have stood the test of time. Acquire the skills to create an array of festive treats and explore timeless traditions from around the work in a cornucopia of delectable confections.

Small Bites

Indulge in the art of creating exquisite hors d’ oeuvres. In this workshop, we will intertwine classic French techniques with new and modern trends. Delectable canapes and charming finger foods are just a few of the culinary delights that you will master in this workshop.