Hands-On Fireside Feast

Throw another log on the hearth, and fire up the cast iron skillets to create a soul-satisfying and cozy dinner in this hands-on class.

Menu: 

• Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with Apples and Hazelnuts 
• Smothered Bone-In Pork Chops with Caramelized Onion and Dried Cherry Relish 
• Scalloped Potatoes with Gruyere 
• Gingerbread-Pear Upside-Down Cake

Skills covered in class: 

• Preparing vinaigrette 
• Working with dark leafy greens 
• Selecting and sautéing pork 
• Determining meat doneness 
• Making pan sauce 
• Caramelizing vegetables 
• Selecting potatoes and pears 
• Understanding baking ingredients 
• Mixing and baking batter 
• Determining cake doneness 

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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