Basic Techniques I (January 18 and 25, 2023 6:00PM)
Basic Techniques I (January 18 and 25, 2023 6:00PM)
Two-Day Workshop. This is Denver’s most popular and comprehensive cooking class and has been a monthly calendar constant since 2004. Chef Dan has been teaching foundational skills to thousands of students, so if you’re ready to cook with confidence, make healthier and tastier choices, and save money and time, this workshop will help you build a repertoire of essential culinary techniques. You'll cover knife skills, mise en place, sautéing, roasting, grilling, sauce making, vinaigrettes, and basic pastry techniques that you can build on each time you cook and will utilize for the rest of your life. The class fee is for the two-day workshop and registration includes both days.
Day 1
Field Greens with Champagne Vinaigrette
Triangle Tip Roast with Roasted Mushroom and Shallot Ragout
Sautéed Filet of Salmon with Aioli
Rice Pilaf
Broccoli with Lemon Browned Butter
Rustic Apple Crostada with Berry Coulis
Day 2
Minestrone with Basil Pesto
Classic Caesar Salad
Braised Pork Shoulder
Creamy Polenta
Perfect Roasted Chicken with Mushroom-Marsala Sauce
Asparagus Butternut Squash and Roasted Red Pepper Medley
Chocolate Pot de Creme