Culinary Kreations

     This is a class that can teach you how to make simple but elegant appetizers that will empress your guests.  This class is designed to teach you not only how to make eye popping appetizers but also how to garnish them to the point where your guest will think you snuck away on your last vacation and attended a cooking school.



     Learn how to prepare meals that are low in calories but high in flavor.

• Grilled Fish Tacos
• Chicken Lettuce Wraps
• Grilled Mahi-Mahi with mango papaya relish
• Grilled Vegetable Quesadillas
• Spicy Garlic Edamame Beans
  



(2 hours, always hands-on)

Learn how to make some of those classic sushi delights. 

• California Rolls
• Spicy California Rolls
• Unagi Roll
• Inside-Out California Roll
•  The Perfect Sushi Rice



(2 hours, always hands-on)

     This is a more advanced salads class then the one offered in the Knife Skills 101 class.  In this class, you will learn the techniques to prepare and assemble three of the most impressive stacked salads served by industry chefs today.  Learn their secrets of how to make a salad look and taste like a work of art. Learn how to make:

• Grilled Romaine Cesar Salad
• Stacked Heirloom Tomato Salad
• Seared Tuna Nicoise



(2 hours, always hands-on)

   Fondue Basics.  This class explores the area of the world of the ultimate appetizers and desserts.  The most basic rudimentary elements of freshness and instant gratification are all brought together in one place.  With the knowledge gained from this one class you can astound your guests and family with this simple delight!

• Broth Based (Cheese Fondue):    
  
  
• Breads
• Vegetable

    Learn how to keep your family happy with that old time favorites:

• Pizza
• Calzones
• Bread Sticks
• Cinnamon Bread



(2 1/2 hours, always hands-on)

     Prepare pastas from many regions of Italy, Asia, and local California twists.  This is an easy way to learn to stretch a dollar and also feed your family and guests a sustaining meal they'll remember for a long time with a smile on their face.

Menu items:

• Pasta ala olla
• Pasta Aligue
• Spaghetti and Meatballs
• Pasta and Spring Sauce
• Farfalle with peppers, onions and Italian sausage.
• Fettuccine Alfredo
• Lasagna
• Pasta with a creamy pesto sauce



     This class we work on the amazing world of soups and the components that are used to make them up.  Soups can be one of the most satisfying parts of the menu.  Often taken for granted, but when done right, always remembered with fond warm memories. These soups are all heart healthy and hearty food for the soul. 



(2 1/2 hours, always hands-on)

    This is a very special class filled with fun and excitement.  Explore the world of exotic soups and appetizers of Vietnam, Thailand, and the Orient.

• Pho Bo Tai (Vietnamese Beef Soup)
  
• Beef/Chicken Satay
• Combination Stir-Fry Rice
• Vietnamese Vegetable wraps



(2 hours, always hands-on)

     Learn how to make the most important meal in the day feel as important as it should be!  Make your kitchen the place to be in the morning!  Learn to make:

• Stuffed French Toast

• Perfect Omelets

• Frittatas

• Eggs Cooked to Order

•  Breakfast Potatoes

• Corn beef Hash



(2 hours, always hands-on)

     One of my favorite classes!  Creme  Brulee anyone?  Perhaps a creamy Flan, Mini desserts, Sugar free delights?  They are delicious and easy to make but you'd never know it to look at them.

• Creme Bruelee
• Mini Desserts
• Fondues
• Pies/Cakes



(2 1/2 hours, always hands-on

     The class is solely devoted to those people who really want to learn how to use a knife!  This class studies the anatomy and physiology of a knife.  It is a hands on class that starts off chopping, slicing, dicing, mincing, peeling and by the end of class we end up with a beautiful stacked salad.  This is one of the most requested classes I have.

 

(2 1/2 hours, always hands-on)

     This is the ultimate class for single men, bachelors or men that are afraid of being single men or bachelors.  This is class is strictly boys night out!  If your a man who does not know how to cook your way out of a wet paper bag and need help, this class is for you.  If your losing a fight with your wife and your too proud to say your sorry, but your starving,... then this class is for you!  If you lost that fight and you now know it, and you need a secret weapon to get you back in to her good graces, then this class is for you!  If you met someone special and you want to make a lasting impression by cooking her a dynamite dinner, then this class is for you..  Who ever said the quickest way to a mans heart is through his stomach was wrong.  All women think about it food.  If you know how to cook it, you have all the power boys! 



    In this class you will be taught the science of curing fish with the processes of lemon curing and cold salt curing.  This class includes specials such as:

• Gravlox
• Cevechie
• Baja Salad



     Do you know someone who deserves a special gift?  Perhaps New Parents , Medical Recovery Patients, Mothers Day, Fathers Day, new parents or new homeowners? In addition to the traditional personal chef service, I will do in-home dinner parties, secret chef service. Call for quote.