Basic Techniques for Creative Cooking

Phyllis Vaccarelli, CCP, JoAnn Hecht and LGC Staff

Fall 2008 schedule: Six Thursdays beginning October 2, 2008
Time: 10:30 am or 6:30 pm
Cost: $75 per class per person or $425 for the series

To sign up for individual classes see the numbers below in the class descriptions.

This series of demonstration classes will teach students the techniques needed to become knowledgeable and confident cooks at home. Bearing in mind that "basic" is not synonymous with "elementary," cooks of all levels can benefit from this 6 part course. Classes will emphasize both classical and contemporary cuisine and recipes will reflect today's lifestyle and eating preferences.

Students will be instructed about the use of knives, organization in the kitchen, good preparation and sanitation habits, how to read recipes and understand culinary terms, and how to choose quality ingredients.

In each class techniques and methods will be explained and explicitly demonstrated with 5 to 6 recipes. Students are encouraged each week to duplicate the recipes at home and to bring back questions the following week for discussion.

For those contemplating a professional food career in the future, Basics may be an important first step.

Note: Students who miss classes are entitled to make them up in future sessions.

Instructors: This course will be taught by Phyllis Vaccarelli, Director of Let's Get Cookin', JoAnn Hecht, and other Let's Get Cookin' staff. Phyllis is a Certified Culinary Professional with the International Association of Culinary Professionals and has had years of experience teaching, developing recipes, and working with professional chefs, authors, and other instructors. JoAnn is an excellent, well respected cooking teacher and caterer who has co-taught Basics and many other classes in addition to assisting chefs and cookbook authors at Let's Get Cookin'.