Category: Classes

I had an old friend reach out to gift her niece some cooking classes.

Why not? I can teach kids! And they’re SOOOOO excited about everything.

 

So, we did 3 weekly classes, and they were great. We’ll likely be continuing them, too, as she’s looking into going to a culinary magnet school!

 

So, what did we study? I had to figure out a good starting point.

• Lesson 1 – Flavor profiles: Sauces and Dressings
  • This was a longer class than I’d like when teaching a young teen, but it gave the girls a great start, and homework for expanding on their knowledge.
  • We talked about what a “salad” is (or could be), and worked on a couple dressings as well as a great formula for the perfect show-stopping balsamic salad (available now if you book this class!)
  • We also taught two of the Mother Sauces, which we used to make Spaghetti and Meatballs and a Mac and Cheese. There was much rejoicing.
• Lesson 2 – Baking
  • We had to start her on the pastry train, too. It’s a good way for people to figure out if they want to be a pastry person or not. Spoiler: she likes the pastry.
  • For this one, my lovely sous chef, Kate, was on-hand to help teach some of her favorites. We had her make a self-saucing pudding, as well as scratch-made chocolate chip cookies. BUT to throw in a twist, we offered her three different ways to use the cookie dough, and she did super well at all three. Great job!
• Lesson 3 – Grilling
  • This class was all about a lot of prep followed by a lesson of how to use a grill. Being summer, it was a heck of a bit of heat out there, but the girls powered through!
  • They made a whole menu for their family all on the grill! Grilled Panzanella, Grilled Carrots, Pork Tender, and (of course) the perfect burger. A fabulous ending for 3-class package!

If you’d like to have your kids start learning their way around the kitchen, get in touch! Here are some of our favorite photos of our adventure.

We’ve teamed up with Kitchen Underground to get the word out about our cooking classes! They’re so much fun, and are as hands-on as your participation level desires. Want in? Check out the website for Austin classes, and look for the ones listed below. We hope to see you there!

Want to host your own? Email us and ask about group deals!

Grilling 101

Chef Doryan will take you through an entire menu of grilled items and show you how best to utilize a propane grill. Whether you’re a grilling novice just getting used to your new backyard friend or a seasoned pro, there’s plenty of knowledge for everyone.

Menu:

• App: Smoked Venison sausage
• Salad: Panzanella w/tomato, halloumi, cucumber, oregano vin, parsley
• Meat: Pork tender with Dijon Marmalade Glaze
• Veg: Grilled carrot (sm paprika rub, sherry/thyme vin dressing)
  Roasted balsamic onion, Grilled Okra

 

Potluck Prowess

The party season is well underway, and your social calendar is full, but what will you bring to wow the people?!

Never fear, folks, Chef Doryan has you covered! He’ll be sharing some satisfying salads, killer casseroles, and well-kept family secrets to ensure you win your next social outing.

 

 

Menu:

• Artichoke Bruschetta with Crostini
• Bleu Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
• 2 Grits casseroles you can do two ways! (brunch and dinner will never be the same!)

 

Mother Sauces: Pomodoro

One of the most versatile so-called “mother sauces” that tie so many dishes and sauce blends together is plain old tomato sauce.
BUT there’s so much you can do with one! And there are many variations that you can use to make this simple sauce reach across culinary and geographical boundaries!
Spend the afternoon with Chef Doryan as he guides the class through the possibilities of the pomodoro.

Menu:

• Pomodoro Sauce
• Marinara Sauce
• Tomato basil soup
• Huevos in Purgatorio
• Italian Meatballs

 

Texas BBQ Tips

While we can’t do a full-on smoke, we can give you tips, teach you tricks, and help you get your sides and desserts ready for your next BBQ!

Menu:

Smoked Turkey and Venison Sausage (cooked ahead of time)

Bourbon Baked Beans

Texas Coleslaw

2 BBQ Sauces and 1 spice rub

Blackberry Cobbler

 

We’re working on more classes, so keep your eyes peeled!

Do you have a grill that sits around because it’s too intimidating?

Is there a potluck coming up where you’d like to win everyone’s adoration?

Do you need to know what to cook for your next camping trip?

Chef Doryan has you covered!

After a few private classes, we’ve teamed up with Kitchen Underground for a series of cooking classes to help everyone feel more confident in their food-making capabilities. In addition, you can reach out to Chef Doryan to book your own private class, if you don’t see one on Kitchen Underground that suits your schedule’s needs.

 

Available classes: 

• Grilling 101-102-103
• Potluck Prowess
• Taste of Thai
• Camping Cuisine and Festival foodz
• Spanish Tapas
• Paleo Possibilities and Keto Creations
• Cooking for Two
• Mother Sauces (each sauce will have its own class)
• Using your CSA Box