By popular demand, we are offering a series of basic cooking classes to get you started out right on your culinary quest. All classes will be taught by Michele Knaus, who has been teaching cooking classes for over 6 years. She is used to teaching beginners and will step you through each technique slowly to make sure you understand.

All classes will include some lecture to cover the fundamentals and then Michele will turn it over to you to cook the meal.

A great foundation for many flavorful dishes - learn how to make chicken, vegetable and beef stock from scratch for amazing low-salt stocks and broths. You will make: Basic Stocks

Risotto with Wild Mushrooms

Roasted Sweet Potato Soup with Cumin

Rosemary and White Bean Soup

Date: Friday, March 2 at 6:00 pm

Get a handle on the classic French sauces by making dishes like

Penne al Forno

baked pasta with Béchamel/Cheese sauce

Roast Pork Tenderloin with Madeira Sauce

Chocolate Torte with Crème Anglaise

Several salad dressings

Learn how to emulsify vinaigrettes

Date: Friday, March 9 at 6:00 pm

You will learn how to roast the Perfect Roast Chicken as Michele demystifies the process. You will also learn how to make delicious Pan-roasted Vegetables to accompany it. From the stovetop you will create Hazelnut-crusted Halibut and a Sauté of Fava Beans, Onions and Fennel.

Date: Friday, March 16 at 6:00 pm

Date: Friday, March 23 at 6:00 pm

Instructor: Michele Knaus

Fee: $375 per person, for the series