Hands-On Valentine's Day: New Orleans Surf and Turf

Join us for a hands-on class this Valentine’s Day weekend while our chef teaches you how to prepare an elegant meal fit for a special occasion.

Menu:

• Oysters Rockefeller Crostini with Spinach, Bacon and Parmesan  
• Sautéed Filet Mignon with Crawfish-Cajun Spiced Compound Butter
• Dirty Rice with Andouille Sausage 
• Green Beans Almondine (Roasted Green Beans with Almonds and Lemon)
• Dark Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding with Bourbon Whipped Cream

Skills covered in class:

• Getting familiar with Cajun and Creole ingredients 
• Making bechamel
• Selecting shellfish 
• Making compound butter
• Working with fresh herbs and spices
• Selecting and sautéing beef 
• Steaming rice
• Roasting green vegetables
• Making and baking custard 

In this hands-on class, students will be paired in groups of three to five and work together as a team to prepare the recipes.

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