Even the legendary armies of ancient Sparta would find themselves captivated by the heavenly flavors you will craft in this hands-on Mediterranean cooking class.
Menu items you will prepare:
- Shrimp Santorini: sautéed shrimp with fresh garlic, tomatoes, and aromatic dill
- Lamb gyros meatballs served with cooling cucumber-yogurt sauce
- Roasted potatoes seasoned with oregano and crumbled feta cheese
- Orange-semolina cake crowned with whipped cream
Cooking techniques and knowledge you will master:
- Understanding Mediterranean ingredients and flavor profiles
- Selecting quality ground meat and fresh shrimp for optimal results
- Determining when meat and shellfish have reached proper doneness
- Preparing and working with fresh herbs and spices
- Choosing appropriate potato varieties for different preparations
- Mixing and developing a proper cake batter consistency
- Testing and identifying proper cake doneness
Throughout this interactive, hands-on class, students work in collaborative teams of three to five people, dividing tasks and working together to execute all recipes successfully.
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.
