Double Date: Hands-On Paris in the Spring

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 Chef as your guide, you'll practice classic cooking techniques to create your own elegant French meal in this hands-on class.

Menu:

• Trout Almondine with Green Beans (Sautéed Trout with Toasted Almonds, Lemon and Chives)
• Roasted New Potatoes with Truffle-Parsley Butter
• Strawberry Financier (Strawberry-Almond Cake) with Chantilly Cream

Skills covered in class:

• Getting familiar with French cooking techniques
• 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