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PREP School For Cooking - Series Classes
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Professional Chef Series  (6-part)
with Chef Ryan Wagner
$900.00     MORE INFO AND ENROLL  
Our six-week Professional Chef Series is designed for people
interested in careers as chefs, cooks, caterers or other positions
in the food service industry as well as for home cooks who want to
take their cooking to a professional level.  We teach attendees the
equipment, ingredients, techniques, skills and temperaments used by
professional chefs and necessary to work in the food service industry.

Our affordable yet comprehensive course is perfect for students who,
due to time, scheduling or financial constraints, are not able to attend
full-time culinary school. Because our program is part-time, the cost is
significantly less than a full-time culinary institute.  Tuition is just $900
for the six-week series and includes a chef jacket and covers all
equipment and ingredients used in the class.
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Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
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Learn To Cook THE ADVANCED Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00   MORE INFO AND ENROLL

This 3-week Hands-On series is designed for students who have taken
Chef Whitt's Learn to Cook. THE ADVANCED Series will build on the sound
base of Learn to Cook, but takes each technique to the next level.  

Learn more practical cooking skills and techniques that will help you feel
more healthier and using seasonal ingredients.

Chef Whitt will teach a variety of techniques so that you can choose which
best suit your schedule and eating preferences.  We continue to focus on
building on the basic techniques.  
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Wednesday
February 8
6:30-9p
Cheese Making Workshop
with Martin Gilligan
$75  
 FULL
Fresh Mozzarella
Buratta Mozarella
Infused Homemade Butter
Marscapone
Creme Fraiche
Ricotta
Thursday DAYTIME
February 9
11a-1:30p
Quick and Easy Chocolate Desserts and Pastries
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75     
ENROLL
Chocolate and Coconut Macaroons
Chocolate Croissants
Molten Chocolate Cakes with Raspberry Whipped Cream
Friday
February 10
6:30-9p
Sushi Workshop
with Martin Gilligan
$95   
ENROLL
Sushi Rice
California Rolls
Spicy Tuna Rolls
Sashimi
Salmon Hand Rolls
Miso Soup
NEW! Thursday Daytime Classes starting in January
Quick and Easy Meals
Perfect for moms and dads on the go who want to learn quick, easy and delicious meals they can cook anytime for their family.  
No more cooking a separate meal for each person.  We'll teach you how to shop efficiently, what items to always have in your pantry
as well as the best cooking and time saving techniques to take the hassle out of cooking.
Our recipes are made entirely from scratch, are delicious yet simple and will satisfy even picky eaters.
Saturday
February 11
6-8:30p
Elegant Dinner Party
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
FULL
Honey Carrot and Ginger Soup with Aged Balsamic drizzle
Strawberry and Goat Cheese Salad
Beef Wellington with Truffle Potato Puree and Blackberry Merlot Sauce
Triple Chocolate Mousse in Chocolate Cups with Raspberry Sauce
Painted Hearts
Sunday
February 12
2-4:30p
Kids Supper Club
with PREP Staff
$55   
ENROLL
Vegetable Sushi Rolls
Wok Fired Edemame
Rice Balls
Ginger Scallion Noodles
Tuesday
February 14
6:30-9p
Valentine's Day Dinner
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75   
FULL
Blue Cheese Wedge Salad with Bacon and Tomatoes
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
Grilled Steak with Balsamic Onion Sauce
Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Beets and Butternut Squash
Chocolate Souffle with Raspberry Whipped Cream
Wednesday DAYTIME
February 15
11a-1:30p
Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Wednesday
February 15
6:30-9p
Sauces 101
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
ENROLL
Sautéed Chicken Breasts With Mustard Cream Sauce
Braised Beef Short ribs With Cabernet Sauce And Wasabi Cream
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli With Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Perfect Poached Pears In Sabayon Sauce
Friday
February 17
6:30-9p
Cooking with Herbs and Olive Oils
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
ENROLL
Herbed Focaccia Liguria
Fresh Trenette Pasta With Pesto Alla Genovese
Pizza Riviera Di Ponente Style
Basil And Olive Oil Ice Cream
Wednesday
February 22
6:30-9p
One Pot Meals
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
ENROLL
Butternut Squash Soup
Turkey Cassoulet With Cannellini Beans And Herbs
Classic Shrimp Risotto With Saffron
Corned Beef And Cabbage
Berries With Zabaglione
Thursday DAYTIME
February 23
11a-1:30p
Quick and Easy Appetizers and hors d'oeuvres
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75     
ENROLL
Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Tart
Roasted Tomato Crostini with Basil and Fresh Mozzarella
White Bean and Artichoke Dip with Flatbreads
Caramelized Onion and Blue Cheese Tartines
Thursday
February 23
6:30-9p
Knife Skills
with Ryan Wagner
$75   
ENROLL
Chicken and Salmon Fabrication
Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Chimichurri
Fruit Salsa
Roasted Root Vegetables
Grilled Salmon
Friday DAYTIME
February 24
11a-1:30p
Cake Decorating
with Katy Monti
$75   
ENROLL
Come and join professional Pastry Chef, Katy Monti in this hands-on workshop where you will develop all the skills
necessary to decorate beautiful cakes.  You will learn how to trim and crumb coat a cake, as well as pipe borders,
rosettes, shells, Swiss dots, and basket-weave patterns.  There will also be a demonstration and discussion of Italian
buttercream.   
Friday
February 24
6:30-9p
Girls Night Out
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
ENROLL
Chicken Breasts In Tarragon Cream Sauce
Truffle French Fries
Sautéed Greens With Garlic Confit
Penne With Fresh Tomato Chutney
Basil and Olive Oil Ice Cream
Saturday
February 25
6:00-8:30p
Cheeses of Europe
with Lisa Esslinger and Venissimo Cheese
$45   
ENROLL
Join PREP and Lisa D'Albanese of Venissimo Cheese for an amazing tasting of the very best Cheeses of Europe.  
We'll provide a flight of seven to nine cheeses with all the perfect accouterments -  dried fruits, nuts, sliced baguettes,
etc.  You'll learn useful and interesting information on each of the cheeses served -- history, comparisons, origins,
sources, make-up, differences, pairings and lots more.  Join us for this delightful event which always delivers on a fun,
enlightening and delicious evening.
Sunday  
February 26
11:30a-2p
French Macarons
with Katy Monti
$75   
ENROLL
Come join Pastry Chef, Katy Monti to learn how to make delicious French macaron sandwich cookies.  In this fun class,
you will learn professional tips to make the batter, pipe and bake perfect macarons every time.  All macarons will be
shared to take home by participants.  
Basic French Macarons
Buttercream Filing
Citrus Macarons
Chocolate Ganache Filling
Tuesdays  
February 28
March 6, 13
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Wednesday
February 29
6:30-9p
Suf and Turf
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
FULL
Dining out may become a thing of the past after we show you how easy it is to make a classic surf-and-turf dinner at
home.  Using the freshest ingredients from land and sea, Chef Gilligan will teach you fast and easy techniques for
creating great tasting flavor combinations guaranteed to inspire.
Lobster Bisque Shooters
Shrimp and Red Pepper Ceviche on Endive Spears
Beef Medallions with Port Wine Glaze
Garlic Confit Scalloped Potatoes
Chocolate Soufflés with Salted Caramel Sauce
Friday
March 2
6:30-9p
Dinner in Tuscany
with Martin Gilligan
$75   
ENROLL
Tuscan Wild Mushroom Soup with Barley
Tuscan Panzanella (Bread Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Fennel, and Olives)
Tuscan Chicken Stew with Tomatoes and Herbs
Tuscan Farmhouse Apple Cake
Thursday DAYTIME
March 8
11a-1:30p
One Pot Meals
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75     
ENROLL
Oven Baked Pork Chops with Mushrooms, Onions, Rice and Mustard Cream Sauce
Chicken and Shrimp Paella
Chili Con Carne
Red Wine Braised Beef with Vegetables
Thursday DAYTIME
March 15
11a-1:30p
Easy and Elegant Entertaining
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75     
ENROLL
Tomato, Bacon and Cheese Tartines
Mediterranean Braised Chicken and Vegetables
Spring Risotto
Strawberry Tarts with Whipped Cream
Tuesdays  
March 20, 27, April 3
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Wednesdays DAYTIME
March 21, 28, April 4
11a-1:30p
Learn To Cook Series ADVANCED  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Thursday DAYTIME
March 29
11a-1:30p
Quick and Easy Italian Dinners
with Elizabeth Whitt
$75     
ENROLL
Grilled Steak with Panzanella
Bolognese Sauce
Lasagne
Chicken Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce
Tuesdays
April 17, 24, May 1
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series ADVANCED  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Wednesdays
April 18, 25, May 2
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
Fridays - DAYTIME
April 27, May 4, 11
6:30-9p
Learn To Cook Series  (3-part)
with Chef Elizabeth Whitt, Grand Diplôme, Le Cordon Bleu, Paris
$225.00     
MORE INFO AND ENROLL    
Our most popular class!
We designed the Learn to Cook Series for beginners who want to learn
the basics and for seasoned cooks looking to refine their culinary skills.
In each of the three classes you'll master fundamental cooking
techniques, learn about a wide range of ingredients, and understand
how to use equipment that will make you a more confident, capable cook.  
Learn more >>>
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