Classes and Lessons

ALL LESSONS INCLUDE VIDEO – CURRICULUM HAS HUNDREDS OF RECIPES AND DOWNLOADS

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The Basics

The Basics is a 7-class in-depth extensive training in the basics of cooking.

Mise en place

Introduction and class outline
1. What is “mise en place”
2. Problems that “mise en place’ addresses
3. “Mise en place” for weekly planning and your shopping list
4. “Mise en place” for events and dinners
5. “Mise en place” for a recipe
5. Ten “mise” tips to live by in your kitchen
Recap
Bonus Lesson: Food safety basics

About the food

Introduction and class outline
1. Training to taste
2. All about fat
3. All about salt
4. All about acid
5. All about seasoning
6. What’s in your pantry
Recap

About the equipment

Introduction and class outline
1. Necessary pans
2. Necessary Knives – about and care
3. Necessary other stuff
4. Not necessary, but fun
Recap

The Basics 2:

The chicken and the egg

Introduction and class outline
1. The facts about chicken
2. Safe handling and brining
3. Roasted Lemon Chicken with Herbs and Veggies (recipe)
4. Cutting up
5. Making stock
6. All about the egg
7. Soft-boiled, hard-boiled, and poached
8. More than a scramble
9. Mayo and unpasteurized
Recap
Bonus lesson: Potato Crust Quiche
Bonus lesson: Torta Pasqua
Bonus lesson: Honey Pecan Chicken with Wild and Short-grain Rice Pilaf

The Basics 3

Vegetables, Fruits, and Grains

Introduction and class outline
1. Shifting our thinking
2. Whole grains- what are they?
3. Simple versus complex carbohydrates
4. What’s in your wallet – fridge?
5. Rice cooker to the rescue
6. The truth about fruit
7. Vegetarian mains
8. Show-stopping vegetarian sides
Recap
Bonus lesson: Lemon Pasta
Bonus lesson: Chili Rellenos with Homemade Ricotta
Bonus lesson: Rainbow Salad with Maple Basil Dressing and Farinata
Bonus lesson: Mushroom Asparagus Pasta with Rhubarb
Bonus lesson: Sweet Potato Barley Bowl
Bonus lesson: Fresh Fruit Gelato
Bonus lesson: Asparagus Tart and Asparagus Pâte

The Basics 4

Fish and Seafood

Introduction and class outline
1. What’s the catch
2. Shrimp
3. Salmon
4. In a shell – paella
5. Canned Tuna – Greek Pasta Salad
6. Raw fish and seafood
Recap
Bonus lesson: Strawberry and Crab Salad with Poppyseed Dressing
Bonus lesson: Cod en Papillote

The Basics 5

About Meat

Introduction and class outline
1. The right cut for the job- pork
2. Spicy Pork Tenderloin – recipe
3. The right cut for the job- beef
4. Beef Ragout – recipe
5. Ground Meats- Rolled Italian Meatloaf – recipe
6. Cured meats
Recap (About meat and The Basics)
Bonus lesson: Sous vide basics
Bonus lesson: Porchetta
Bonus lesson: Beef and Broccoli Stir-fry
Bonus lesson: Knife Skills

28-Day Happy New Year Reset

(will update yearly)

The 28 Day Reset is full of recipes (over 50) guides, planning guides, and tons of inspiration. The course is designed to change and improve your relationship with food, your health, and set positive and healthful expectations for the new year!

Class 1. Week 1

Introduction and Foundational Work

1. Welcome to the 28-day reset
2. Outline and objectives
3. Paperwork
4. What’s in your larder?

Class 2 – Week 1

1. Menu and recipe review – Menu 1
2. Menu and recipe review – Menu 2
3. Bonus lesson: Cranberry Nut Granola

Class 3 – Week 2

Menu and recipe review – Menu 1
2. Menu and recipe review – Menu 2
3. Bonus Lesson: Broccoli Tofu Stir-fry

Class 4 – Week 3

1. Menu and recipe review – Menu 1
2. Menu and recipe review – Menu 2
3. Bonus Lesson: Pistachio Encrusted Chicken with Mango Salsa
4. Bonus Lesson: Walnut Croquettes with Blue Cheese Potatoes

Class 5: Week 4

Recap of 28-Day “Happy New Year” Reset
Bonus lesson: Halibut en Papillote (recipe)

Fall 2019

1. Bonus content: Thai Filet Mignon Salad – recipe
2. Bonus content: Piatti di Sole – recipe
3. Bonus content: Zucchini Spaghetti with Macerated Tomatoes, Corn, and Pesto – recipe
4. Bonus content: Farmers Market with Bonnie Dehn – Sprouts with Smoked Trout – recipe
5. Bonus content: Sweet Corn Stuffed Chili Rellenos with Ground Cherry Salsa – recipe
6. Bonus content: Butternut Squash Croquettes with Maple Cayenne Bacon – recipe
7. Bonus content: Pomodoro a Riso – antipasti table – recipe
8. Bonus content: Sourdough Rye Bread – recipe
9. Bonus content: Ratatouille – recipe

The Holiday Survival Tool Kit

(cookbook and course will update yearly)

Class 1 The Holiday Survival Tool Kit

Class 2 Family First

Class 3 Ready to Party

HSTK Bonus Content

Baking Basics – The Essentials – Class #1

(new classes currently in production)

Class 1 The Essentials

Silver Linings Cooking Series

(on-going – new classes in production)

Beef Ragout – recipe and video
Spicy Chicken Chili – recipe and video
Pizza Party – recipe and video
Lemon Chicken – recipe and video
Lemon Pasta – recipe and video
Basic Tomato Sauce and Basil Pesto – recipe and video
Farro Bowl with Artichokes and Fresh Mozzarella – recipe and video
Pistachio Encrusted Chicken with Oven Fries – recipe and video
Maple Mustard Sheet Pan Chicken – recipe and video
Strawberry Chicken Salad – recipe and video
Torta Rustica – recipe and video
Asparagus Tart and Blue Cheese Tartlets – recipe and video
Vegetarian Cassoulet – recipe and video
Jalapeño Cornbread – recipe and video
Sweet Potato Barley Bowl – recipe and video
Italian Wedding Soup – recipe and video
Homemade Pasta – recipe and video

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