Being
“The Chef around the corner “is about helping you to
enjoy food to its fullest. As a culinary expert I
focus on making cooking fun and fulfilling, and simple
enough to fit into today's busy lifestyles. After the
flurry of entertaining we all do during the holiday
season many of us go into a period of “social
hibernation”. Spring starts to entice everyone back out into the world. What would Spring and Summer be without family and friends gathered around the grill watching a steak sizzle. We have new Grilling classes and new recipes with emphasis on the direct and indirect cooking techniques.
There is nothing more evocative on hot lazy days than
eating with family and friends with the delectable
aroma of the BBQ.
In
today’s hurried world, time is short; it can feel next
to impossible to prepare a meal at home. But with this
program you can still enjoy the fun of cooking and the
togetherness of a family dinner. Nothing is quite as
gratifying as creating something delightful in the
kitchen and gathering with your love ones to savor
it.. But you and your family can still sit down to a
homemade meal together, thanks to The Chef’s Simple
Meals. These recipes are easy and delicious, and many
take as little as 15 minutes to prepare. Students
will find that this approach to cooking provide them
with new meal ideas as well as time saving kitchen
tips.
With
delicious, quick recipes and exciting cooking classes,
the chef makes preparing good food as easy as eating
it. The program is innovative and fresh, and adds
inspiration to an otherwise ordinary cooking class.
Students will be immersed in helpful preparation and
meal planning for each week, especially those with
hectic schedules. A simple meal proves that you don’t
have to spend hours in the kitchen just to eat. The
program is designed to be easy to follow regardless of
personal skill level, and offers a wide variety of
meal ideas sure to satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Introduction
to
Artful
Presentation
Now this will delight all you artists and
closet artists out there, but for those of you who feel
a bit lacking in the design department, don't worry,
we'll walk you through it! One the most important things
to keep in mind is your own personal uniqueness. You,
after all, are the one who is setting the stage. So set
the stage with touches of your personality! Feature
items and colors that you love! Follow a few of these
simple guidelines and you'll have everyone thinking
you've been moonlighting as a food stylist!
Shrink
meal preparation time with packaged fresh or frozen
produce. For example, pick mushrooms that are already
sliced, snatch up spinach that's already been cleaned
and sorted, or reach for a bag of frozen chopped onions
that won't leave you crying at the kitchen sink.
IT’S
ALL IN THE TECHNIQUE
If
there is a recurring theme to all of the classes
at Master Cook it is “It’s all in the technique”.
All of the classes are “hands on” and our instructors primary objective is
to have the students enjoy the experience but also to come away
with an understanding of the basic techniques
of cooking. Click
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Ever
wish you could head into the kitchen and whip up a
delicious dinner? The good news is that if you've read
this far, you'll have no problem at all - because if you
can read, you can cook! The trick is knowing some
kitchen basics, what kinds of recipes are best, and
where to find inspiration for making mouth-watering
meals. Read on for some ideas about how to get started.
Master Cook
-Kitchen 101: The Basics
Even world-class chefs have to start somewhere. Here are
some basic tips for getting off on the right foot in the
kitchen.
Choose recipes that aren't too complicated when you
first start cooking. You don't want to be overwhelmed
by a recipe that has unusual ingredients or difficult
steps, or that is time consuming. Try one- or two-pot
dishes, and be sure to check out our
recipe section for some simple meal ideas.
Read the recipe through from beginning to end before
you start. Do you have all the right ingredients?
Utensils? Appliances?
Make sure you understand all the directions.
Check the clock and make sure you have enough time to
make the recipe. You don't want to spend tons of time
in the kitchen - and with the right recipe, you won't
need to.
Assemble all your ingredients in one place before you
start. Some chefs like to measure out each ingredient
ahead of time before cooking. Pull out the utensils,
measuring cups, and spoons you'll be using and keep
them handy so you won't need to run all over the
kitchen.
An apron is a good idea if you want to keep your
clothes from getting dirty. (You can skip the chef's
hat, but it's smart to tie back long hair.)
Always
wash your hands with warm water and soap before any
kind of food preparation. You may need to wash your
hands several times as you cook, especially after
touching raw meat, poultry (chicken and turkey), fish,
and egg products.
Never
put cooked or ready-to-serve foods on plates, cutting
boards, counters, or other surfaces where you have
placed raw meat, poultry, fish, or egg products
without first washing these surfaces with hot, soapy
water.
Recipes:
Where to Find 'Em
If you've never actually looked for recipes, you've
probably never taken notice of them. But once you start
keeping an eye out for recipes, you'll find them
everywhere! Here's a list of some places you can find
fantastic recipes:
Your family - Does your uncle have a world-famous
pasta salad or have you always loved your
grandmother's spicy chicken? They'll probably be
flattered when you ask for the recipe!
Cookbooks - try libraries, where you can photocopy
them, or bookstores
Newspapers - there is a dining/food section in the
Sunday edition of many newspapers
Food packages - the box or bag may have a recipe on or
inside the package
TV cooking shows
Cooking
classes
Keep your recipes in one place - a recipe box, folder,
or notebook is fine. As you start to collect recipes,
you can even organize them by category (for example,
salads, chicken dishes, or pasta).
Whether
you’re a brand-new beginner or an accomplished cook, these cooking classes can help you improve
your skills and enjoy your time in the kitchen. Our
course offers a wide array of recipes and techniques
covering every of cuisine.
Sign
up now while there is still room!
REFUND POLICY......
Cancellation Policy:
Because food must be purchased and curriculum prepared
in advance, cancellations less than 72 hours prior to
class are not refundable. Tuition for cancellations with
more than 72 hours notice may be applied to a future
class or refunded.
Classes are subject to cancellation, postponement, or
rescheduling due to insufficient enrollment or inclement
weather, at Master Cook’s discretion. Any classes
cancelled or rescheduled due to non-availability of
space or facilities must given within a 30 day notice to
The Master cook.
