Spring Break: A Trip to Miami

Enjoying a staycation this spring break? No worries; let your palate lead you to the culturally diverse and mouth-watering cuisine of Miami.

Menu:

• Shrimp and Scallop Ceviche with Tortilla Chips
• Beef Picadillo Empanadas with Chipotle-Sour Cream Sauce
• Sautéed Snapper with Orange-Fennel Slaw and Mojo Verde (Fresh Herb-Jalapeño Sauce)
• Individual Key Lime Pies with Whipped Cream

Skills covered in class:

• Selecting fish and shellfish
• Balancing flavors
• Working with short dough
• Preparing ground meat fillings
• Shaping empanadas
• Sautéing fish
• Determining fish doneness
• Segmenting citrus
• Working with fresh herbs
• Balancing flavors
• Making and baking custard
• Whipping cream