Classes for Adults

Winter/Spring session registration will begin on Monday, Dec. 5, for McLean tax district residents and Monday, Dec. 12 for all others.

Knife Skills Workshop
Fundamental Techniques of Cooking
Springtime Entertaining
Fish & Seafood
Quick & Easy Spring Suppers
Sushi at Home
Grilling
Tarts!

 

Knife Skills Workshop
Take this very popular and informative class to learn and practice the techniques that help take the chore out of cooking. Techniques include: boning a chicken • dicing onions, carrots and other vegetables • pasting garlic cutting up fruit. Knife selection, sharpening and care also will be covered. Bring your own knives or use ours. A light meal will be served. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $81/$60 McLean district residents.
1251.312          M, 3/19          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1252.312          M, 3/19         7-10 p.m.
1253.312          M, 4/30          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1254.312          M, 4/30          7-10 p.m.

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Fundamental Techniques of Cooking
Designed for those who wish to improve or enhance their cooking skills, this program will focus on the basic techniques necessary to cook any cuisine: knife skills • making stocks and sauces • sautéing • roasting • marinating • baking and more. Class One: Chicken Stock • French Onion Soup Chicken, Mushroom and Cheese Strudel with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce • Herbed Rice Pilaf • Blanched Beans with Balsamic Glaze • Tart Tatin with Cinnamon Cream. Class Two: Beef Stock • Eggplant, Portobello Mushroom and Basil Napoleons with Goat Cheese • Pan-Roasted Beef with Mushroom Reduction • Heavenly Mashed Potatoes • Roast Parmesan Tomatoes • Crème Brulee with Scandinavian Sugar Cookies.

2 lessons @ 3 hrs., $170/$130 McLean district residents.
1255.312          Tu, 3/20-3/27          10 a.m.-1 p.m.

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Springtime Entertaining
As the spring entertaining season begins to warm, surprise and delight your guests with these delicious recipes that can be served as plated appetizers, passed hors d’oeurves or as part of a buffet. On the Menu: Turkey and Sun-Dried Tomato Pot-Stickers with Lime and Ginger Aioli • Open-Faced Crispy Wontons with Tarragon, Beef, Mushrooms and Brie • Basil and Mozzarella Chicken Roulade with Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade • “Cream Puffs” with Fresh Salmon Mousse and Dill • Miso and Sherry-Glazed Salmon with Puff and Herb Salad • Thai Puff and Sausage Rolls with Mirin-Soy Dipping Sauce • Key Lime Tartlets. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $85/$65 McLean district residents.
1257.312          W, 3/21          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1258.312          W, 3/21          7-10 p.m.

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Fish and Seafood
This is the definitive class on the preparation of fish and seafood, including basic fish fabrication. Fish Stock Coconut Battered Shrimp with Soy Ginger Dipping Sauce Grilled Marinated Scallop Sandwich with Citrus Aioli Fresh Salmon Loaf with Creamy Mushroom Sauce Stout and Ham Steamed Mussels with Dijon Beer Bread Braised Halibut Filets with Tomato Butter and Mashed Potatoes • Warm Rice and Tuna Salad with Roasted Red Pepper and Ginger • Sugar Cookies. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $90/$70 McLean district residents.
1259.312          Th, 3/22          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1260.312          Th, 3/22          7-10 p.m.

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Quick & Easy Spring Suppers
With a little advanced prep you can come home late from a busy day and prepare the following: Pan-Seared Sole with Beurre Meuniere, Sautéed Sweet Potatoes and Green Beans with Fines Herbs • Soy and Ginger-Glazed Beef Steaks with Mushrooms, Shallots and New Potatoes Three-Cheese Stuffed Zucchini and Lasagna Rolls with Fresh Tomato Sauce • Sautéed Pork Tenderloin Filets with Balsamic Garlic Glaze and Parmesan Risotto Blondies with Cocoa Crème and Strawberry Snow.Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $85/$65 McLean district residents.
1261.312          M, 3/26          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1262.312          M, 3/26          7-10 p.m.

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Sushi at Home
It’s not just raw fish! Learn the techniques of making sushi to be enjoyed by you and your guests at home. Topics include fish choice, rice preparation, garnishing and presentation. Participants will prepare: Miso Soup with Shrimp and Peas • Spicy Tuna Roll • California Rolls Salmon and Cucumber Roll • Shiitake Mushroom and Asparagus Roll • and more! Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $90/$70 McLean district residents.
1263.312          Tu, 5/1          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1264.312          Tu, 5/1          7-10 p.m.

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Grilling
Time to fire up the grill again and enjoy this popular class with these grill-based recipes: Duck Breast Sandwich with Caramelized Shallots, Brie and Herbs • Homemade Chicken, Shiitake and Roasted Pepper Sausage with Fresh Tomato Butter • Marinated Monkfish and Lemon Potato Wedges and Wilted Spinach • Lettuce Beef Wraps with Peppers, Onions and Black Beans • Shrimp with Tomato and Onion Marmalade • Applewood-Smoked Trout with Grilled Apple Salsa • Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Eggplant Napoleons with Goat Cheese Mousse • Grilled Bananas with Caramel Mousse. Instructor: Chef Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $90/$70 McLean district residents.
1265.312          W, 5/2          7-10 p.m.

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Tarts!
Learn the basics of tart dough and work with phyllo and puff pastry while preparing: Pissaladiere (French Onion Tart) • Roasted Tomato, Goat Cheese and Lemon Basil Tart • Smoked Salmon and Jarlsberg Tart • Leek, Crab and Brie Tart • Mushroom Empanadas • Chocolate and Candied Orange Tart • Tart Tatin. Instructor: Joel Olson.

1 lesson @ 3 hrs., $85/$65 McLean district residents.
1266.312          Th, 5/3          10 a.m.-1 p.m.
1267.312          Th, 5/3          7-10 p.m.

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