We all face that dreaded question: What’s for dinner tonight? Coming up with healthy, delicious meals everyone will enjoy can feel exhausting, especially when you’re starting from scratch every night. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn how to prepare four versatile, flavor-packed base ingredients and transform each one into a finished dish so you’ll be able to make multiple creative meals throughout the week. We’ll show you how to build a smart foundation that keeps dinner exciting, flexible and cost-effective. Then, you’ll leave with three additional recipes in your packet, complete with flavor variations and smart swaps, so you can cook once and eat well all week long.
Menu:
Foundation #1:
- Core recipe: Ground Beef Bulgogi
- Cook in class: Korean Tacos with Kimchi Rice, Shredded Red Cabbage and Spicy Mayo
- Bonus recipes: Bibimbap (Rice Bowl) with Kimchi, Radishes, Scallions and Fried Egg, Bulgogi Empanadas, Korean Sloppy Joes
Foundation #2:
- Core recipe: Whole Roasted Chicken
- Cook in class: Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Bonus recipes: Roasted Chicken Risotto, Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps, Chicken and Dumplings
Foundation #3:
- Core recipe: Roasted Broccoli
- Cook in class: Roasted Broccoli Caesar Salad
- Bonus recipes: Broccoli and Tofu Stir Fry, Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata, Fettuccine Alfredo with Roasted Broccoli
Foundation #4:
- Core recipe: Marinara Sauce
- Cook in class: Shakshuka
- Bonus recipes: Turkey Chili, Eggplant Parmesan, Meatballs Marinara
Skills covered in class:
- Meal planning and prepping
- Getting familiar with Korean, Mexican and Middle Eastern ingredients and flavors
- Selecting ground beef
- Working with fresh herbs and spices
- Steaming rice
- Preparing brothy soups
- Balancing flavors
- Selecting and roasting chicken
- Determining chicken doneness
- Roasting green vegetables
- Making dressings and croutons
- Preparing tomato sauces
- Poaching eggs
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.
School Notes:
Important:
- Please note that upon purchase, your email address may be shared with The Chopping Block Lincoln Square, and you will be receiving class and/or marketing information from the provider.
- Also note that by purchasing seats for classes at The Chopping Block you are authorizing CourseHorse to charge your card if you order additional drinks and do not pay for them at the time of the class.
