Baking/Pastry Classes
Classic Techniques
Grilling Classes
One Night Classes
Wine Classes
High Altitude Baking (Is It You Or Your Altitude?): Cookie Exchange
Make a variety of classic cookies in this class to swap, take home and enjoy! Students will gain an understanding of the role of ingredients such as flour, fat and sugar and how they work together in recipes. Menu: Chocolate Chip, Snickerdoodles, Shortbread and Brownies top
High Altitude Baking (Is It You Or Your Altitude?): Mile High Muffins and Cakes
Learn how to utilize chemical and mechanical leaveners to create a variety of fun, easy and delicious cakes and muffins. Menu: Devil’s Food Cake, Vanilla Roulade, Pound Cake and Blueberry Muffins top
Holiday Candy
Students will learn the do's and don'ts of sugar cookery and make an assortment of favorite holiday confections. top
Holiday Gingerbread Houses
Parents! Kids! Join Cook Street for a class that will create memories you will cherish for a lifetime! Cook Street takes the mess and hassle out of the holiday house-building tradition by providing gingerbread houses, icing and mounds of candy for decorating and tasting. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class. top
Holiday Pies
No holiday feast is complete until you've had a slice - or two - of your favorite pie. From the fundamentals of flaky crusts and rich custard and fruit fillings to dazzling garnishes like chocolate curls and crystallized zest, you'll learn all the tricks and techniques you'll need to tickle your guests' taste buds! top
Classic Techniques: Essentials 1
Get an introduction to the fundamentals of classic cuisine. Perfect your knife skills, learn how to choose and store ingredients, increase your efficiency and improve your kitchen organization skills all while preparing sumptuous entrées. At the end of each class students will enjoy the menu they just prepared with new and old new world wines to help develop food and wine pairing knowledge.
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Classic Techniques: Essentials 2
By popular request, Cook Street had added Classic Techniques: Essentials 2, a series of all new classes designed to expand your culinary knowledge and skills. Explore a whole new collection of delicious menus and learn new techniques. At the end of each class students will enjoy the menu they just prepared with new and old new world wines to help develop food and wine pairing knowledge.
Classic Techniques: Essentials I is not a prerequisite. Feel free to take these two classes in any order.
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Classic Techniques: Pastry
Indulge your love of baking and master new skills at the same time! This intensive series offers a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of classic French pastry arts. A meal with wine and dessert will be served in each class.
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Classic Techniques: Artisan Bread
Gain in-depth knowledge of the art of bread making. Previously called Artisan Bread Workshop, this new three-class course offers more hands-on time in the kitchen and more delicious treats to savor in class and at home. A meal with wine and dessert will be served in each class. Three-Class Course top
Classic Techniques: French Menus
Explore regional French cuisine by learning about the unique culture, geography and natural resources in Provence and Burgundy. Wine will be served and discussed in each class to complement your study of French cooking and build your knowledge of wine and food pairing. Two-Class Course top
Classic Techniques: Italian Menus
Explore regional Italian cuisine by learning about the unique culture, geography and natural resources in Tuscany and Piedmont. Wine will be served and discussed in each class to complement your study of Italian cooking and build your knowledge of wine and food pairing. Two-Class Course top
Classic Techniques: Sauces and Soups
Learn how to make the sauces that will give the perfect finishing touch to all of your holiday and everyday meals. Students will learn the fundamentals starting with the mother sauces from which all classic sauces are made as well as some of the popular modern interpretations. A meal and wine will be served in each class. Four-Class Course top
Classic Techniques: III - World Menus
Prerequisite either Classic Techniques Essentials I or II.If you have taken Classic Techniques I or II and want more, this is the class for you. We take the techniques discussed in those courses and apply them to world cuisines.top
Backyard Basics
Old favorites with a new twist. Join the Chefs at Cook Street as we revisit the basics to a perfect backyard grilling feast. A seasonal selection of beer from local breweries will be served to complement the menu. top
Barbeque Classics
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Fish Meets Grill
Menu: Grilled Salmon Fillets, Prosciutto-wrapped Grilled Shrimp, Mussel Boil, Roasted Corn on the Cob, Rosemary Skewered Potatoes, Grilled Berry Crisp. top
Pacific Northwest
Offering the bounty of the sea and heartiness of the land; experience the culinary wonders of the Pacific Northwest on the grill. A seasonal selection of beer from local breweries will be served to complement the menu. top
Tuscan Grill
Menu: Bistecca alla Florentine (Choice Porterhouse Steaks Grilled in the Traditional Tuscan Style), Sweet Pepper & Eggplant Bruschetta, Grilled Asparagus with Prosciutto and Orange Mayonnaise, New Potato Salad, Gorgonzola Dolce & Grilled Pears Marinated in Grappa di Barolo top
Smoke and Sauce
Low & Slow with Smoky Jo!! Join the Chef's at Cookstreet as they teach you the art and technique of cooking with smoke. Relax and enjoy a seasonal selection of beer chosen to complement the menu. top
Southwest Grilling
Menu: Grilled Steak and Shrimp Fajitas, Fire Roasted Corn with Lime and Queso Fresco, Grilled Salsa, Guacamole with Chips, Refried Pinto Beans and Spicy Chocolate and Cinnamon Ice Cream top
So You Want to Grill a Steak?
Menu: New York Strip Steak, Grilled Shrimp Kabobs, Horseradish Straw Potato Cakes, Mushroom Ragu, Bacon Wrapped Asparagus and S’mores top
A World of Taste
Take a culinary journey around the world with Cook Street! Add some global inspiration to your menu with exotic ingredients and new techniques. top
A Fish Tale
NEW CLASS! ATTENTION SEAFOOD LOVERS! Cook Street introduces a class just for you! This class will address how to use seafood in the appetizer, salad and entree courses of any dinner. A meal complete with wine and dessert is included in each class. Menu: Moules au Pistou, Tuna Niçoise, Pan Roasted Salmon with Lemon Brown Butter and Pound Cake top
A Vegetarian Feast
NEW CLASS! Cook Street would like to introduce you to our version of vegetarian cuisine. A meal complete with wine and dessert is included in each class. Menu: Chevre Stuffed Crêpes with Chicory, Pine Nuts and Currants, Eggplant Parmesan and Cheesecake top
Charcuterie
Charcuterie, derived from the French words for flesh (chair) and cooked (cuit), is the branch of cooking devoted to cured and prepared meat products. This craft has come a long way since its inception as a preservation method before the advent of refrigeration. In this class, students will explore the art of charcuterie as they learn the techniques required to make their own sausages and confit. A dinner will be provided for Class One. The proceeds of Class One (Garlic Sausage, Bacon, Duck Confit) will be used during Class Two to build one of the dishes, Cassoulet. top
Steak and Scotch
NEW CLASS! Warm up your evening with this classic pairing. A meal complete with wine and dessert is included with each class. Menu: Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Gorgonzola Butter, Seared New York Strip with Pan Sauce, Truffled French Fries, White Salad and Bourbon Bread Pudding top
Champagne Brunch
Start the weekend off right and indulge in the culinary pleasure that is brunch. Learn how to make sumptuous, savory dishes that will make any day a special day. Menu: Rolled Soufflé with Black Forest Ham and Mushrooms in Cream Sauce, Heirloom Tomato Tart with Cracked Black Pepper Crust, Crispy Potato Cakes with Smoked Salmon, Fresh Berry Parfaits with Champagne Custard top
Classic Comfort Food
Treat your taste buds and soothe your soul with comfort foods both familiar and new. Learn the secrets that make these classics delicious, nurturing and simple. Students will enjoy the meal they help prepare with wine and a seasonal dessert. Crab and Bacon Poboys, Tomato Bisque, Spinach Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette and Brownies ala Mode. Roasted Chicken with Mushroom Ragout, Cheesy Polenta, White Bean and Kale Soup and Apple Brown Betty. Chicken Fried Steak, Southern Green Beans, Smashers, Mac and Cheese and Brownies top
Culinary Date Night
Looking for more creativity and spice in your love life? Look no further than the kitchen - the Cook Street kitchen, that is! Indulge in an evening that will stir up more than just delicious dishes for you and your lover. Your culinary date will surely be a night to remember. Chilled Shrimp Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, Grilled Flatbread with Tatziki, Tuna Tartar with Endive and White Pepper Mignonette and Grilled Pear and Vanilla Sorbet. top
Kitchen Basics
With this introduction to the basic foundations and techniques of cooking, students will have what they need to begin developing their own skills and talents in the kitchen. Learn to prepare a simple and delicious multi-course meal in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. top
Light and Healthy
Light & healthy doesn't have to mean bland & boring. Join the chefs at Cook Street as we show you how to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients to create meals that taste great and are easy to prepare. At the end of the evening we will enjoy the meal with a perfectly paired wine.
Pasta! Pasta! Pasta!
Cook Street gives pasta the respect it deserves! Perhaps one of the most underappreciated pantry staples, pasta has the potential to be a culinary king of the kitchen! Learn how to transform a simple box of it into a decadent yet easy gourmet meal. Each student will prepare two of the delicious dishes on the class menu. Then, sit down and savor all of them with an appropriately paired wine and a seasonal dessert. Menu: Cavatappi with Gorgonzola, Caraway and Cream, Gemeli with Fennel, Black Olives and Lemon, Rigatoni with Roasted Garlic, Ricotta Cheese and Rosemary, Orecchiette with Sausage, Balsamico and Tomato, Penne with Smoked Salmon, Spinach and Cream top
Regional American Cuisine
American cooks have inherited a plethora of processes, tastes and traditions from all corners of the world. Celebrate the deeply rooted culinary traditions that flourish throughout the country and learn to prepare real American, local cuisine. South Florida Tropical Fruit Salad with Avocado, Fried Plantains, Grilled Snapper with Black Bean, Jicama and Corn Salsa, Cuban Rice and Mango Sorbet top
Small Plates
When a large meal is too much but snacking is just not enough, small plates are what you need. In this class, we will explore the world of tapas and petite desserts. Students will learn the techniques needed to make and serve dishes designed for smaller courses. As always, students will enjoy the meal they prepare with a great glass of wine. top
Knife Skills 101
This class packs it all in from beginner to specialized knife skills and techniques. You’ll learn the differences between a chef’s knife, paring knife, boning knife, scimitar and slicer. In addition, the class will discuss maintenance, sharpening, and construction of knives. This hands-on class will focus on working with fruits and vegetables as well as chicken butchery. Dinner will be prepared using ingredients the students cut. A dessert and wine will also be served. Menu: Garden Salad with Garnish, Minestrone, Chicken Madeira and Fresh Fruit Crostada top
Fine Cooking – Thanksgiving Feast
Cook Street and Fine Cooking magazine team up to get you ready for Thanksgiving. Students will prepare a three-course holiday feast, see and taste the difference between a store-bought frozen turkey and a fresh heritage bird, and learn the secret to making the most important - and favorite - part of the meal - the gravy! top
Table for One
Being single doesn't mean you are doomed to eat take out or fast food. Join the chefs at Cook Street as we show you how to make great meals for one. Students will enjoy the meal they prepare with a great glass of wine.
TASTE 5 ™
Join us for Taste 5 ™, an informal presentation of five fine wines paired with five fabulous foods prepared by Cook Street chefs. This class is a great opportunity to relax with friends, expand your wine knowledge and eat delicious food! Table seating at Taste 5 is “community-style” and is available on a first come, first-served basis. Tables may not be reserved. Limit 8 seats per registration. top
WINE 101
Everything you always wanted to know about wine but were afraid to ask! What it is, how to taste it and an
aroma/component seminar. Students will taste, examine and learn to describe six wines. top
WINE AND FOOD PAIRING SEMINAR
A "cause and effect" look at how wine interacts and reacts with food. Then, students will experience what they've
learned with a cheese tasting. Taste six wines, four cheeses and one cold plate that contains the five tastes in food -
sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami. top
WINES OF ALSACE AND CHAMPAGNE
Two of the northernmost regions in France are the topic of this wine class. Learn how Champagne is made and
why it is famous the world over. Alsace, a small region bordering Germany, produces fabulous food-friendly whites.
Taste eight wines and enjoy a light snack. top
WINES OF BURGUNDY AND THE RHONE VALLEY
Explore the history and fine wines of Burgundy, home of the “wine of kings,” then to the Rhone Valley and nearby
Chateauneuf du Pape to taste the “wine of popes.” Students will taste eight wines and enjoy a light snack. top
WINES OF BORDEAUX AND THE LOIRE VALLEY
The Loire Valley has a great array of wines of every style – sparkling, white, red, rosé and dessert. Explore the
wines and history of this region. Learn about Bordeaux, one of the most recognizable wine regions in the world.
Taste eight wines and enjoy a light snack. top
WINES OF SPAIN
From delicious sparkling and fortified dessert wines to fruity whites to big reds, Spain has it all. Get a fabulous
introduction to a wine-making country that everyone should know more about. Taste eight wines and enjoy a light
snack. top
WINES OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ITALY
Spend the evening tasting wines from Tuscany, the heart of Central Italy, and Southern Italy, a wonderful place to
shop for value in the wine world. Taste eight wines and enjoy a light snack. top
WINES OF NORTHERN ITALY
Tour of the wines of Northern Italy, including Barolo, Barbaresco and Barbera from the Piedmont. Other favorites
– the bubbly Prosecco, Valpolicella and Amarone – come from the Veneto. Taste eight wines and enjoy a light
snack. top
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