Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chefs as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques to create your own elegant French meal.
Menu:
- Frisée, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
- Trout Almondine (Sautéed…
Why does the world love Paris? For the fashion? Mais oui. For the romance? Bien sur. And at The Chopping Block, we love Paris for the food! With our Chefs as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques to create your own elegant French meal.
Menu:
- Frisée, Hazelnut and Goat Cheese Salad with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
- Trout Almondine (Sautéed Trout with Toasted Almonds, Lemon and Chives)
- Roasted New Potatoes with Truffle-Parsley Butter
- Strawberry Financier (Strawberry Almond Cake)
Skills covered in class include:
- Getting familiar with French cooking techniques
- Making vinaigrette
- Balancing flavors;
- Selecting and sautéing fish
- Preparing a pan sauce
- Selecting and roasting potatoes
- Working with fresh herbs
- Mixing cake batter
- Whipping egg whites
- Determining cake doneness