Basic Culinary Skills II - Cooking Class at PCI July 25, 2009

... With Chef Peter Maguire

Second class in a series meant to develop the basic skills anyone can use in the home of professional kitchen. Cooking techniques: Sauté, braise, roasting, grilling, frying. Herbs and spices, complex sauces. The menu consists of many basic knife skills and a lot more start-to-finish items that will be a delicious buffet to enjoy at the finish of our event. Part III will follow. Menu and Recipes: Tomato Basil Bruschetta, Lobster Bisque, Grilled Vegetables with Balsamic Vinaigrette, Red Onion Marmalade, Sundried Tomato Risotto, with Basil and Garlic, Seared Ahi, Shitake Mushrooms, Braised Leeks, Red and Gold Pepper Coulis, Rosemary Garlic Roasted Prime Rib, Natural Jus, with Pomme Duchesse, and Key Lime Pie. Chef Peter, a full time instructor at PCI, has worked in the culinary industry for over 25 years and has won many awards and accolades in hot food competitions as well as ice carving. You can receive a 10% discount on the Skills Classes if you sign up for all three at the same time.

The Professional Culinary Institutes hands-on Hobby Classes are where you will learn to cook like the pros in the most fun and exciting amateur cooking program in the Bay Area. Each class begins with a detailed demonstration by our expert staff. Then in one of our state-of-the-art professional pastry or culinary kitchens you will be given hands on instruction from our world class Chef Instructors. Not only will you advance your cooking techniques and culinary knowledge, you will also get to enjoy the delicious fruits of your labor. You will be given a souvenir apron and packet of recipes from the day. Classes fill quickly so make your reservations at 408-370-9190

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